Proposal in the park - question for Shay

Greensquared

I tried my first "proposal shoot", but somehow they seemed a little posed and unnatural. Got any tips for me? :dunno
Emily

mike_k

I think your PS treatment makes the skin look a little too soft.

System

well, at least they're both dolled up-

shatch

Maybe change your angle and add some rain for atmosphere.

Also, I'm not sold on the sincerity of the proposal. Your subjects look a little unengaged.

Greensquared

mike_k wrote:

I think your PS treatment makes the skin look a little too soft.

Yeah, I was wondering about the skin treatment and was afraid I'd overdone it. Thanks for the feedback!
Emily

Greensquared

shatch wrote:

Maybe change your angle and add some rain for atmosphere.

Also, I'm not sold on the sincerity of the proposal. Your subjects look a little unengaged.

Yes, I agree, a rainy day would have definitely added more atmoshpere! But that made the shoot more pleasant for me. No ducking behind bushes getting drenched.

I agree, the guy is a little stiff. I'm honestly not sure if she'll accept his proposal.

Thanks for the feedback!
Emily

fashiznitsngrins

Did the couple know that you were there? I think if you were to hide a little better, because the whole thing just looks a little too "staged" IMHO.

Greensquared

fashiznitsngrins wrote:

Did the couple know that you were there? I think if you were to hide a little better, because the whole thing just looks a little too "staged" IMHO.

Oh, do you think I should have hid?

cmason

Their expressions seem a little wooden, maybe next time try to tell some jokes, maybe just to 'liven' it up a bit.

Seneca

Tell her to lose the bun...makes her look much older than she is.

Greensquared

Seneca wrote:

Tell her to lose the bun...makes her look much older than she is.

Yes, I see what you're saying. I could definitely have done with a stylist for this shoot!

mike_k

Greensquared wrote:

Yeah, I was wondering about the skin treatment and was afraid I'd overdone it. Thanks for the feedback!
Emily

Thanks for the fun shot - made me laugh!

Greensquared

mike_k wrote:

Thanks for the fun shot - made me laugh!

Hey, if you can' have fun doing what you love, what's the point?

Mrs F

You've inspired me to get in the back yard to shoot proposals.

Angelo

shatch wrote:

Your subjects look a little unengaged.

downright stuffy

Scott_Quier

This gave a nice chuckle - especially some of the comments. Thanks for sharing your humor. Loved it.

Now, all we need to get is Shay's take on the image!