Opinion Wanted - Two Shots In The Same Frame

Bryce WilsonBryce Wilson Registered Users Posts: 1,586 Major grins
edited August 9, 2011 in People
Do you think combining these two looks in the same photograph works or is it too busy? Just trying a few things to increase sales and I would value your opinion.

Thanks much as always.

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  • dbvetodbveto Registered Users Posts: 660 Major grins
    edited August 8, 2011
    I actually like that a lot thumb.gif
    I personally do not think it is to busy my eyes are first draw to the larger shot then the move towards the other one.
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  • GringriffGringriff Registered Users Posts: 340 Major grins
    edited August 8, 2011
    I like it. I would like to see a little more space between the two (big head and hat on small head) and would let his right shoulder come on down some on the front larger image (it looks a little cut off right now). I think it is very neat but am curious if it really helps sales or not. I know posters in sports are poplular but not sure about more traditional portriats. Let us know how it turns out with mom and dad and the grandparents.
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  • Bend The LightBend The Light Registered Users Posts: 1,887 Major grins
    edited August 8, 2011
    I would do away with the right side of the image, behing the big head. It's a dead space but it pulls me away from the main focal points. You could crop in front of the ear...

    I like the idea, though. Sort of thing you could offer for other things, not just prints. Parents may want things like mugs, or mouse mats. ;)
  • Bryce WilsonBryce Wilson Registered Users Posts: 1,586 Major grins
    edited August 8, 2011
    dbveto wrote: »
    I actually like that a lot thumb.gif
    I personally do not think it is to busy my eyes are first draw to the larger shot then the move towards the other one.

    Thanks mucho!
  • Bryce WilsonBryce Wilson Registered Users Posts: 1,586 Major grins
    edited August 8, 2011
    Bend The Light wrote: »
    I would do away with the right side of the image, behing the big head. It's a dead space but it pulls me away from the main focal points. You could crop in front of the ear...

    I like the idea, though. Sort of thing you could offer for other things, not just prints. Parents may want things like mugs, or mouse mats. ;)
    Gringriff wrote: »
    I like it. I would like to see a little more space between the two (big head and hat on small head) and would let his right shoulder come on down some on the front larger image (it looks a little cut off right now). I think it is very neat but am curious if it really helps sales or not. I know posters in sports are poplular but not sure about more traditional portriats. Let us know how it turns out with mom and dad and the grandparents.

    Good ideas. I will give it a try and post the results and let you know the clients opinion and what if any sales dollar difference it might have made.
  • zoomerzoomer Registered Users Posts: 3,688 Major grins
    edited August 8, 2011
    The concept works. Background needs to be even throughout. The head is too big, in relative size should be about a 2 to 1 ratio....play with the relative sizes.
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  • HackboneHackbone Registered Users Posts: 4,027 Major grins
    edited August 8, 2011
    I think you did a great job as it is. It's very clean and I would love to have one of my children done. Congrats.
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  • Bryce WilsonBryce Wilson Registered Users Posts: 1,586 Major grins
    edited August 8, 2011
    zoomer wrote: »
    The concept works. Background needs to be even throughout. The head is too big, in relative size should be about a 2 to 1 ratio....play with the relative sizes.

    I think I understand the size ratio thing, I can see it in the reworked image. Taking a few prior suggestions, this is the image re worked and I do believe I like it better. Thank you Zoomster!

    Hackbone wrote: »
    I think you did a great job as it is. It's very clean and I would love to have one of my children done. Congrats.

    Wow, thanks a lot. Coming from you, high praise indeed!

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  • ScootersbabygirlScootersbabygirl Registered Users Posts: 224 Major grins
    edited August 8, 2011
    Very cute idea! I like it a lot.
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  • Aspecto5Aspecto5 Registered Users Posts: 311 Major grins
    edited August 8, 2011
    Excellent concept. Theme and composition work really well. Only thing that sticks out to me (and only because I've spent a lot of time trying to find a way to make it perfect myself and haven't succeeded) is the edging of the larger image of the boy blending in with the rest of the image. I can see a separation that layers could take care of. :B
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  • ADMIT PhotographyADMIT Photography Registered Users Posts: 431 Major grins
    edited August 9, 2011
    I really like the re-work! Great job!
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  • lilmommalilmomma Registered Users Posts: 1,060 Major grins
    edited August 9, 2011
    agree with aspecto5. i think the edge of the face where it meets with the other picture needs to be faded a little more. it's such a blunt line. have it fade into the other picture, if that makes sense. also i *think*, at least in the first version, that the full body one of the boy is a touch oversharpened.

    man, love each of the shots individually though. especially the headshot. beautiful eyes on that boy!
  • GringriffGringriff Registered Users Posts: 340 Major grins
    edited August 9, 2011
    The original was very nice but I really love the Re-Worked version.
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  • JeffroJeffro Registered Users Posts: 1,941 Major grins
    edited August 9, 2011
    lilmomma wrote: »
    also i *think*, at least in the first version, that the full body one of the boy is a touch oversharpened.

    That was my thought as well. I also find my eyes going back and forth, side to side.....so I guess that would mean it's a bit busy for me.
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