i completely disagree, the lighting is nothing special at all. it looks like a mix of natural light through the window and an onboard flash, make the pictures very flat.
the setting is boring.
i was about to compliment the use of the white sheet, but then i realized it doesn't match the bedding, so it looks out of place. converting to b&w might resolve that problem, but i have a feeling your client wouldnt like that.
on a shoot like this i would've maybe tried getting down to the bed level and get closer.
i'm really sorry for being so harsh, especially to a newer member. i really don't want to scare you away, i just want to see you improve!
please keep shooting and posting more like this! you will improve at a very quick rate if you do.
i completely disagree, the lighting is nothing special at all. it looks like a mix of natural light through the window and an onboard flash, make the pictures very flat.
I didn't say the lighting was special -- just beautiful. I happen to think natural window light works really well in images like this. I hadn't noticed the likely use of on-board flash and you're right there-- probably subtle use of a reflector would work better.
It's funny because I've been working hard to recreate lighting like this in the studio-- best I've come up with is two softboxes behind a white sheet for a soft, diffused lighting like you get from a window. But I use a white umbrella for soft fill light too.
Just my opinion, of course, but there are many, many great beauty type shots that look "flat"-- look at cosmetic ads in mags-- they rarely if ever have shadows or depth.
Kind of looks like focus is on her arm in the first shot too... face looks a little soft.
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Nice. But I agree. The lighting is just okay: Natural look, I guess. The B&W idea is kind o' cool too. But the focus is a big issue. They all look kind of 'soft.' I'm wondering if you used a tripod? The importance of a steady cam cannot be under estimated -- especially in such situations.
And if you use auto focus, make sure it focuses on the focal point -- especially in low light situations.
All in all I think they might work for her site, but only in small sizes.
I suggest you both have a lot of potential. You should spend some more time at it. A bit of set-up, some more careful lighting and a relaxed atmosphere and I think you'll both end up with some very nice photo's.
I think you've posed her well, at least in the first two shots. I'd spend more time grooming her hair, if you're going for a glamor look. I find the backgrounds unnattractive and distracting. Her face has a somewhat interesting expression in the first shot, but it looks rather dead in the other two. Might be a good idea to play in Photoshop and do some complexion work.
Sorry, this kinda reads like Whipping Post comments! :hide No offense intended.
wxwax: I think they read this way because the shots are so close, and she's extremely attractive, so everyone responding wants them to look _better_. Notice how it seems to be only men responding here...
Notice how it seems to be only men responding here...
ok a women's point of view.
Always get your background / drops, props sorted 1st. There is clutter on the beside table. Distracting. Extremley important to get ALL bed linen matching. As already has been pointed out, its not.
Her hair, umm well maybe its just the look she was after,I think it works well for the purpose. The just "hair been done, glam" look would look out of place.
Pic 1 & 2 work well, 3 just made me feel uncomfortable, & a bit on the sleeze side.
The soft look works for me, again it all depends on what the client is looking for & personal taste. Just like everyone comments here.
I did not find the photos to be family oriented as the site rules suggest they should be. So I checked out little-laura.com (the caption on the pictures)and found I was lead directly to a teenage porn or voyeur site. It is good they are not displayed any longer.
The photos were fine and Ghostie did a nice job of putting the necessary information in the thread title. The watermark was a problem, so Ghostie pulled the shots. It was handled the way it should have been, full marks.
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the setting is boring.
i was about to compliment the use of the white sheet, but then i realized it doesn't match the bedding, so it looks out of place. converting to b&w might resolve that problem, but i have a feeling your client wouldnt like that.
on a shoot like this i would've maybe tried getting down to the bed level and get closer.
i'm really sorry for being so harsh, especially to a newer member. i really don't want to scare you away, i just want to see you improve!
please keep shooting and posting more like this! you will improve at a very quick rate if you do.
I didn't say the lighting was special
It's funny because I've been working hard to recreate lighting like this in the studio-- best I've come up with is two softboxes behind a white sheet for a soft, diffused lighting like you get from a window. But I use a white umbrella for soft fill light too.
Just my opinion, of course, but there are many, many great beauty type shots that look "flat"-- look at cosmetic ads in mags-- they rarely if ever have shadows or depth.
Portland, Oregon Photographer Pete Springer
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Nice. But I agree. The lighting is just okay: Natural look, I guess. The B&W idea is kind o' cool too. But the focus is a big issue. They all look kind of 'soft.' I'm wondering if you used a tripod? The importance of a steady cam cannot be under estimated -- especially in such situations.
And if you use auto focus, make sure it focuses on the focal point -- especially in low light situations.
All in all I think they might work for her site, but only in small sizes.
I suggest you both have a lot of potential. You should spend some more time at it. A bit of set-up, some more careful lighting and a relaxed atmosphere and I think you'll both end up with some very nice photo's.
Sorry, this kinda reads like Whipping Post comments! :hide No offense intended.
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Always get your background / drops, props sorted 1st. There is clutter on the beside table. Distracting. Extremley important to get ALL bed linen matching. As already has been pointed out, its not.
Her hair, umm well maybe its just the look she was after,I think it works well for the purpose. The just "hair been done, glam" look would look out of place.
Pic 1 & 2 work well, 3 just made me feel uncomfortable, & a bit on the sleeze side.
The soft look works for me, again it all depends on what the client is looking for & personal taste. Just like everyone comments here.
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I did not find the photos to be family oriented as the site rules suggest they should be. So I checked out little-laura.com (the caption on the pictures)and found I was lead directly to a teenage porn or voyeur site. It is good they are not displayed any longer.
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