Kaity Again. Help Me Choose!

binghott

i have 3 very similar pictures of my model kaity, but slightly different facial expressions. i think it would be pointless and a waste of time if i processed all 3 of them since they're all the same. i want to know which is the best, if it doesn't matter, or if they're all crap. i would appreciate your comments!

#1


#2


#3

saurora

The last 2 are so close I can't tell any difference. I would choose the first one as her expression in the other 2 almost conveys "boredom". The first shot has more of a questioning look. I'm not crazy about either. Why is it so many models don't want to smile??? I bet she's adorable in a full grin!

binghott

saurora wrote:

The last 2 are so close I can't tell any difference. I would choose the first one as her expression in the other 2 almost conveys "boredom". The first shot has more of a questioning look. I'm not crazy about either. Why is it so many models don't want to smile??? I bet she's adorable in a full grin!

thanks! i have plenty of smily pictures of her, i told her not to smile here.

windoze

#2

the hands and face seem more relaxed and natural to me

troy

Tommyboy

Lovely girl; great natural beauty. I know someone very similar in appearance. . . . Wish I could shoot her, but I can't.

I see the photos as a progression from least natural to most natural. #1 is a compelling image, but technically imperfect, as her hair seems a bit mussed (or is that my failing eyes). 2 is smoother, and three is the most "natural" for lack of a better word.

I see about the hands, though; they are better in two than three.

You've got three nice shots here. Toss up btwn 1 and 2.

justME

I like #2 the best. Mouth closed, good expression.

unsavory

Her mouth is too tense in #2, and in #3 her head is in an awkward position. Kind of stretching up.

#1 is the best for me.

Stustaff

Sorry none for me!

She doesnt look 'right' in any of them, almost like she is trying to pull an expression but failing.

System

1-

beautiful girl-

love the freckles-

Stustaff

Oh very pretty, one further nit pick whats that small stain? center line near the bottom.

urbanaries

I'm going to go against the grain here and say #3. #1 reads "annoyed." #3 she looks empowered, a very different emotive quality for me than #2. Her chin raised makes the difference, and her eyes pop more here than the other poses. And it looks like you were shooting from slightly above to achieve this?

All are great, she's a natural beauty.

binghott

i hope you all see my perdicament now. i don't think there is a clear winner. i guess i'm going to process and post all of them.

thank you all for your comments! i'd appreciate any more comments as well!

Owen

#3 for me.

binghott

thanks again for all your help!
here are the finished products:

#1

1b


#2

2b


#3

3b

binghott

oh, and here's two more of kaity that i just finished working on:

#4

(i told you she smiles)

#5

Stustaff

Her expression on number 4 is much better imo, not keen on the pose however, but her face looks much more natural.

Nise work on the post processing for the first three.

Dramatapix®

1b is my pick... awesome expression and picture.

Owen

Bump up the contrast dude, they look flat to me!

jsedlak

I pic #3.

1 looks like she doesn't want to be there at all...

2 looks like she is sad...

3....

Ok I pic 2. lol

System

3 out of the first batch. 4 is her/your best capture of her face but the composition does not work.

binghott

Owen wrote:

Bump up the contrast dude, they look flat to me!

thanks owen, i'm still getting adjusted to my new monitor. i don't know if i'll fix these, but my next pictures should have more contrast.

ghealy

I see them conveying different emotions

#1 has a pleading quality to her expression.

#2 conveys uncertainty

#3 defiance though lacking total confidence.


Also think a slight Mona Lisa type smile in #2 would have made it a knock-out shot.

Just MHO, YMMV