Okay, i'm new at this and this is my second try at a self portrait. it was taken with my Nikon Coolpix and edited with Microsoft Photo Editor. Critique welcome.
Okay, i'm new at this and this is my second try at a self portrait. it was taken with my Nikon Coolpix and edited with Microsoft Photo Editor. Critique welcome.
Are you really 12 years old? You have a great future as a model/photographer!! I would like a little more room in the direction you are looking and above your head; otherwise, I think it's great! Keep up the good work.
I couldn't disagree more. The world would be a very boring place if everyone always looked straight into the camera for portraits.
This is a very nice photo. Keep paying attention to light as you have here and you'll do well as a photographer. The only thing I don't like personally is the arm and hand in the shot, which is a bit distracting IMO.
I think you've submitted a very nice fashion-style portrait. The only thing I'd've done, had it been my shot, would be to add a reflector to image left. Just for a touch of fill . . . not much. But it's your picture, not mine. Very well done.
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What I suggest you try is to cut off the left side to change it into portrait mode and try lightening it slightly so that you do not lose all detail on the one side of your face. See if you like it this way.
Either way, your self-portrait is far better than I will ever be able to take -- you have a much better looking subject!:yikes
Okay, i'm new at this and this is my second try at a self portrait. it was taken with my Nikon Coolpix and edited with Microsoft Photo Editor. Critique welcome.
Hi everyone! I'm a newbie. I just like to comment.
Nice application of Edge lighting. Also you emphasized your slender neck.
I'm going to have to comment on a lot of the C&C that's been posted here:
"More room above your head" - cutting just that little bit off is a distraction. Either do it in big bites or not at all.
"More room to the (camera) right of you" - Disagree, this is shot, as composed says something. I really like the crowded feel with you right up against the frame edge. The empty space to your right (camera left) is cool too.
The shadow cast on the wall - tradition would have you a bit further (or closer) to the wall to either remove that shadow or to make it stronger. I like the faintness of it - it seems to fit in well with your expression.
I really like the soft quality of the light coming from camera right. I would, however, like to see just a bit more of it bounced back to fill the shadows on the right side of your face. These shadows are a bit strong, by about a stop, for the rest of the shot.
I'm going to have to comment on a lot of the C&C that's been posted here:
"More room above your head" - cutting just that little bit off is a distraction. Either do it in big bites or not at all.
"More room to the (camera) right of you" - Disagree, this is shot, as composed says something. I really like the crowded feel with you right up against the frame edge. The empty space to your right (camera left) is cool too.
The shadow cast on the wall - tradition would have you a bit further (or closer) to the wall to either remove that shadow or to make it stronger. I like the faintness of it - it seems to fit in well with your expression.
I really like the soft quality of the light coming from camera right. I would, however, like to see just a bit more of it bounced back to fill the shadows on the right side of your face. These shadows are a bit strong, by about a stop, for the rest of the shot.
Hmmm .... only 12 yo? Wow!
I fully agree with Scott's points. Particularly, in terms of the framing, if you are off in deep thought, we shouldn't really be able to see where you are looking, as it adds to the mystery...and the empty space behind you emphasizes the effect.
I do agree that the hand coming out from nowhere is bit dismembered. But overall, nice work. Keep it up.
There is no question in my mind to whom the hand and arm belong. I love that you are looking out of the frame. Having part of your face largely in darkness adds to the feel of the photograph.
Just remember that you will please 100% of the people 0% of the time.
The goal is to do your best work in pleasing yourself.
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This is nice! Don't be concerned about your equipment at this point. You have a huge and growing talent!
I really, really like the light in this one as well. I'm guessing window light? Whatever it is is working for you!
If you don't mind I grabbed a copy of your photo and spent just a couple of minutes making a couple of basic adjustments. I can pull it if you like.
Here's what I did ('cause just seeing it doesn't teach much):
Corrected the temperature a touch using the white of your eye as a starter. This resulted in something just a little too coo for my taste so I warmed it up a touch
Cropped it a bit
Added a little fill light to bring out the highlights in your hair
A little vibrance, clarity, and added a little brightness
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Are you really 12 years old? You have a great future as a model/photographer!! I would like a little more room in the direction you are looking and above your head; otherwise, I think it's great! Keep up the good work.
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You need to look into the camera (else I feel like I'm intruding…)
There's all that wasted space on the left…
…is that your arm or does it belong to someone else? (Inquiring minds want to know
Thanks for sharing - hey, keep experimenting and you'll find out what works and what doesn't
- Wil
I couldn't disagree more. The world would be a very boring place if everyone always looked straight into the camera for portraits.
This is a very nice photo. Keep paying attention to light as you have here and you'll do well as a photographer. The only thing I don't like personally is the arm and hand in the shot, which is a bit distracting IMO.
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What I suggest you try is to cut off the left side to change it into portrait mode and try lightening it slightly so that you do not lose all detail on the one side of your face. See if you like it this way.
Either way, your self-portrait is far better than I will ever be able to take -- you have a much better looking subject!:yikes
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Hi everyone! I'm a newbie. I just like to comment.
Nice application of Edge lighting. Also you emphasized your slender neck.
- "More room above your head" - cutting just that little bit off is a distraction. Either do it in big bites or not at all.
- "More room to the (camera) right of you" - Disagree, this is shot, as composed says something. I really like the crowded feel with you right up against the frame edge. The empty space to your right (camera left) is cool too.
- The shadow cast on the wall - tradition would have you a bit further (or closer) to the wall to either remove that shadow or to make it stronger. I like the faintness of it - it seems to fit in well with your expression.
- I really like the soft quality of the light coming from camera right. I would, however, like to see just a bit more of it bounced back to fill the shadows on the right side of your face. These shadows are a bit strong, by about a stop, for the rest of the shot.
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I fully agree with Scott's points. Particularly, in terms of the framing, if you are off in deep thought, we shouldn't really be able to see where you are looking, as it adds to the mystery...and the empty space behind you emphasizes the effect.
I do agree that the hand coming out from nowhere is bit dismembered. But overall, nice work. Keep it up.
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The slight shadow is a nice touch.
I think looking out of the frame works here and the tones in the shot are just right.
People can nit-pick all they want but I think you've demonstrated what creativity is all about.
The only point I might agree with is a tiny bit of fill light, camera left, would improve without changing the image.
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There is no question in my mind to whom the hand and arm belong. I love that you are looking out of the frame. Having part of your face largely in darkness adds to the feel of the photograph.
Just remember that you will please 100% of the people 0% of the time.
The goal is to do your best work in pleasing yourself.
Virtginia
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Ah! …nice job!
- Wil
I really, really like the light in this one as well. I'm guessing window light? Whatever it is is working for you!
If you don't mind I grabbed a copy of your photo and spent just a couple of minutes making a couple of basic adjustments. I can pull it if you like.
Here's what I did ('cause just seeing it doesn't teach much):
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