I think I like the second one the best. Normally I'm a fan of relaxed posture, but I think she'd have done better by not slouching in number 1. She's a pretty lady though. :
I like the second the most as well, but all are really stellar. They are very different for a senior portrait in a good way, I wish my senior portrait was this good.
Myself, I really like the third one. The setting is what does it for me. She looks like she's really hanging out on the edge of a cliff :uhoh. Great set!
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Those are all really great shots...very nice job. I think any would be wonderful choices.
I prefer 1 and 3 myself, as the contrast differences between her face and the background 'pop' much better, drawing my attention to her face. In the second, the bright sky, and her white shirt make it more difficult to really distinguish her face. I like the pose in #1, looks relaxed.
I think I like the second one the best. Normally I'm a fan of relaxed posture, but I think she'd have done better by not slouching in number 1. She's a pretty lady though. :
I really like the first photograph. It is posed and yet it is very casual with lots of bubbly personality coming through.
Technically I'd crop it closer abover her head, possibly changing from 2x3 factor to 4x5 but that is very subjective view.
This is how I shot it in camera, but I always shoot my portrait stuff just a bit wider than need be, so an 8x10 can be made without cutting it too close to the subject. I've been thinking of an 8x10 focus screen, to take some of the guess work out of that.
Myself, I really like the third one. The setting is what does it for me. She looks like she's really hanging out on the edge of a cliff :uhoh. Great set!
She is up pretty high, which the grandparents were concerned about, but there is a landing area about 5 feet below.
Those are all really great shots...very nice job. I think any would be wonderful choices.
I prefer 1 and 3 myself, as the contrast differences between her face and the background 'pop' much better, drawing my attention to her face. In the second, the bright sky, and her white shirt make it more difficult to really distinguish her face. I like the pose in #1, looks relaxed.
Thank you. I agree with what you said about #2, I also shot it where the background is just the golden color of the weeds. She's an easy subject, loves to have her photo taken.
I like the second the most as well, but all are really stellar. They are very different for a senior portrait in a good way, I wish my senior portrait was this good.
Thank you. I did some of the standard indoor things, but was looking for some different outdoor locations. I hadn't seen any taken on the rocks at Castle Rock, so we gave it a try.
Pretty girl, nice job on the photos. Only suggestion would be to coax a little variety from in her look-- her face looks exactly the same in every photo. It's a nice face, just something to keep in mind if you do any of this for clients-- they tend to buy more when there's more variety.
Pretty girl, nice job on the photos. Only suggestion would be to coax a little variety from in her look-- her face looks exactly the same in every photo. It's a nice face, just something to keep in mind if you do any of this for clients-- they tend to buy more when there's more variety.
How would you go about doing this? Just ask for different moods, silly, serious, etc? When I've done this they usually just end up with the same face, laughing at themselves .
How would you go about doing this? Just ask for different moods, silly, serious, etc? When I've done this they usually just end up with the same face, laughing at themselves .
In my very limited experience, this is best accomplished by maintaining a running conversation with the model/senior. Conversations always move from subject to subject. With the change of subjects comes changes in facial expressions. The hard part, for me anyways, is the start - how do I get them to open up enough to actually express an opinion, converse, and (most impoartantly) emote? THere's the challenge.
How would you go about doing this? Just ask for different moods, silly, serious, etc? When I've done this they usually just end up with the same face, laughing at themselves .
Talk, make your subject laugh, ask questions. Don't just shoot the pose they give you-- show them some poses. Have them bring in a favorite style/fashion magazine and try to copy some of those poses. Even set down the camera and go to where they are and demonstrate some poses. If you're getting the same look, say, "hey, let's try something a bit different. Turn your head this way, hook your thumbs in your belt..." stuff like that.
Pretty girl, nice job on the photos. Only suggestion would be to coax a little variety from in her look-- her face looks exactly the same in every photo. It's a nice face, just something to keep in mind if you do any of this for clients-- they tend to buy more when there's more variety.
Belive it or not I was constantly talking to her, making her laugh and such, but she hardly ever changes her expression when in front of a camera. If I tookl my eye away from the camera, she would relax, or laugh, as soon as she saw me go back behind it, there was that smile. My oldest daughter is the same way. Almost every photo, taken by anyone, anywhere, has the same smile.
Belive it or not I was constantly talking to her, making her laugh and such, but she hardly ever changes her expression when in front of a camera. If I tookl my eye away from the camera, she would relax, or laugh, as soon as she saw me go back behind it, there was that smile. My oldest daughter is the same way. Almost every photo, taken by anyone, anywhere, has the same smile.
I'll keep after them though....:D
I wonder if it would help to use a remote or cable (depending on camera) release???? I notice how "tense" subjects get the minute you are behind the viewfinder, even if you aren't ready to shoot. At least they might be more relaxed. Great shots .... I like the cliff one, even though I'm afraid of heights and you could never get me to pose like that!!! Yikes!! :yikes
great pictures, looks like you picked a perfect overcast day to shoot. your niece is beautiful, i love that smile, but i agree that it may be repetitive.
i think the last shot would be the winner especially if you crop it much closer!
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Technically I'd crop it closer abover her head, possibly changing from 2x3 factor to 4x5 but that is very subjective view.
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I prefer 1 and 3 myself, as the contrast differences between her face and the background 'pop' much better, drawing my attention to her face. In the second, the bright sky, and her white shirt make it more difficult to really distinguish her face. I like the pose in #1, looks relaxed.
Thanks for the feedback.
This is how I shot it in camera, but I always shoot my portrait stuff just a bit wider than need be, so an 8x10 can be made without cutting it too close to the subject. I've been thinking of an 8x10 focus screen, to take some of the guess work out of that.
Thanks for the feed back.
She is up pretty high, which the grandparents were concerned about, but there is a landing area about 5 feet below.
Thanks for the feedback.
Thank you. I agree with what you said about #2, I also shot it where the background is just the golden color of the weeds. She's an easy subject, loves to have her photo taken.
Thanks for the feedback.:D
Thank you. I did some of the standard indoor things, but was looking for some different outdoor locations. I hadn't seen any taken on the rocks at Castle Rock, so we gave it a try.
Thanks for the feedback.
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Talk, make your subject laugh, ask questions. Don't just shoot the pose they give you-- show them some poses. Have them bring in a favorite style/fashion magazine and try to copy some of those poses. Even set down the camera and go to where they are and demonstrate some poses. If you're getting the same look, say, "hey, let's try something a bit different. Turn your head this way, hook your thumbs in your belt..." stuff like that.
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Belive it or not I was constantly talking to her, making her laugh and such, but she hardly ever changes her expression when in front of a camera. If I tookl my eye away from the camera, she would relax, or laugh, as soon as she saw me go back behind it, there was that smile. My oldest daughter is the same way. Almost every photo, taken by anyone, anywhere, has the same smile.
I'll keep after them though....:D
I wonder if it would help to use a remote or cable (depending on camera) release???? I notice how "tense" subjects get the minute you are behind the viewfinder, even if you aren't ready to shoot. At least they might be more relaxed. Great shots .... I like the cliff one, even though I'm afraid of heights and you could never get me to pose like that!!! Yikes!! :yikes
i think the last shot would be the winner especially if you crop it much closer!
great job, i would love to see more!
I like #3 the most and think it would be even nicer if u croped it a bit closer to her, just my newbie opinion
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