First senior session/ 2 images

dancinkate

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thegreenegg

I like the shots but I think you could process them a little more.
I am a sucker for the color on black and white but in this instant I think I would have liked in more if you left the image black and white and played with the levels or brightness contrast to give the image a bit more pop.
Can you post the orginals? I'd like to see what they look like in color. All I can hear in my head is my Uncle asking why people are so into black and white when color was just made in his generation and was such a big thing. While black and white are nice classic shots and bring a sophiscation I believe that the color will offer a bright, cheer mood that would fit the emotion in the picture better.
But in the end it is up to your costumer. Even the most experience photographer, which I'm not, cannot argue with that individual.
Ashley

jmallen

Nice pics, I'm sure she'll be far more pleased with these than with the others! I would have to agree with the comment above about colorizing the eyes. I don't think the green sticks out enough. They both look great though! Congrats!

DavidTO

Very nice. I really like that first one. I don't like the green eyes, and I really think you need to set a black point. But it really jumped out at me. Imagine taking pictures of her that she wouldn't like. She's beautiful. Nice job!

dancinkate

thegreenegg wrote:

I'd like to see what they look like in color.

This is the same shot in color....

THANKS FOR THE COMMENTS EVERYONE!

thegreenegg

The eyes are interesting. They are such a pale green, I've never really seen that before. I think the color shot is very nice.
Did you do any work with this one or is it the original?
Really good job.
Ashley

dancinkate

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saurora

Kate, I agree with you on toning down the red skin tones and softening the shadows. I vote for the color, though! I love her hair and eyes! They all are good, though. Like everyone has mentioned, more pop in the black and white and I would try it without the green eyes. I bet her eyes look awesome in black and white as well!!! Good job! Let us see the finished product, ok?

dancinkate

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Giselle

Just lightening the dark side made it flat and washed out looking. I like the last bw of the 4, but I know seniors like selective color, try the last one with the eyes green. Good angle...

ultravox

Cool. love #1 but the green...

dancinkate

Thanks all! Appreciate the comments!

JimM

The last one of the four, higher contract, no selective color is my favorite.



As for the other pose, I don't love where her eyes are looking. I think I would like her looking in the lens better. Your lighting looks really great on both shots!