Perpetually Perfecting Portraits

pemmett

This is my first post in this forum. I've been serious about my photography for just over a year and am trying to focus on certain areas of photography which I enjoy.
I have been trying to improve my ability to capture people on the street or at gatherings. All of these were taken at a Christmas Party held here in the Philippines.

Can you have a look and the images below and let me know things I can improve on and any ideas to get more creative when capturing these kinds of semi-candid portraits.

Cheers/Peter

#1 - trying to catch a cheeky feeling about the boy




#2 - aim was to capture the innocence in his eyes



#3 - just a fun shot trying to show the shyness of this girl



#4 - These weren't prison bars, but wanted to get the feeling of being held captive across



#5 - Tried a different angle to try and make more of a fun shot


#6 - again another "extreme" angle to get a fun shot with a difference

bauerman

Peter I think that all of these are very well done in my honest opinion. Wonderful light in each of them and nicely exposed. Number three would have to be my favorite - her expression there is wonderful.

Thanks for sharing these.

leaforte

I like your fourth shot. Clear, rich colors, and beautiful eyes on your model, also clear and rich in color. You definitely show a style in this series.

jeffreaux2

#3 is adorable. Thanks for sharing these.