Melissa | a playground themed lifestyle session|

michaelglenn

We had twenty minutes. Here's what I was able to accomplish.

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The rest is on the blog!

Bryce Wilson

I like the creative posing, scenes and angles. I really enjoy number 7!

They do appear a bit over saturated to me though. Also, I really don't care for the close-up shots done at 35mm.

LoganH

Love the tones in these images!

I particularly like #2.

Same as Bryce, the close ups would have been nicer at 50mm or 85mm. The distortion on her forehead is a bit harsh.

For 20 minutes, this is great work!

michaelglenn

Bryce Wilson wrote: »

I like the creative posing, scenes and angles. I really enjoy number 7!

They do appear a bit over saturated to me though. Also, I really don't care for the close-up shots done at 35mm.

Thanks Bryce! I'm pretty heavy handed in post. I think I might have overdone the yellows a bit (especially in the close up 35mm shots).

LoganH wrote: »

Love the tones in these images!

I particularly like #2.

Same as Bryce, the close ups would have been nicer at 50mm or 85mm. The distortion on her forehead is a bit harsh.

For 20 minutes, this is great work!

Thanks! As for the distortion, it was intended. I did it to draw attention to her eyes . Some like it, others don't. It's the artsy/hipster in me

Edit: now having looked at it more, I think I would have been better off with a 50 instead of my 35. It makes her forehead look a little disproportionate. I appreciate the feedback!

LoganH

Understandable! Everyone has their different tastes. Good stuff nonetheless!

Qarik

20 min? really nice and FAST work! processing is perfect for this kind of stuff

michaelglenn

Qarik wrote: »

20 min? really nice and FAST work! processing is perfect for this kind of stuff

Haha yup! I decided to do a special on lifestyle sessions for the week. $50 for twenty minutes. It has been a lot of fun. Once I got the client comfortable and laughing, the session was a breeze. And I'm glad you're diggin the tones!

Gaby617

Cool shots.. I like the processing you chose to change what otherwise was quick looking snapshots to some shots w/ some character.

ChrisLee

I like them! 8 is my favorite!

michaelglenn

Gaby617 wrote: »

Cool shots.. I like the processing you chose to change what otherwise was quick looking snapshots to some shots w/ some character.

thank you! the day was rather cloudy, so I wanted to process these in a way where they would be more vibrant for the viewer.

ChrisLee wrote: »

I like them! 8 is my favorite!

thanks! I'm a big fan of 8 as well

divamum

These are really fun. The distortion would bother me in a more "formal" portrait, but as part of a lifestyle/PJ set, I don't mind it at all. As always, terrific use of the light!

reyvee61

I can tell you both had fun, that alone counts for a lot.
The fact that you captured it well, is on you as well