Working on My Portrait Skills

FeliciaFelicia Registered Users Posts: 385 Major grins
edited May 3, 2008 in People
These were shot out doors in the shadow of my house with a black backdrop.

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#3
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  • WilliamClark77WilliamClark77 Registered Users Posts: 164 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2008
    These are nice! They look happy!

    If I had to nitpick I would prefer the mom (I'm ASSuming) more out of focus with the child's eyes sharper as the focus point.
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  • EphTwoEightEphTwoEight Registered Users Posts: 552 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2008
    I really like the first one, tells a lot.thumb.gif
  • AgnieszkaAgnieszka Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,263 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2008
    I like the even light in #3. I woudl maybe saturate a bit on the color version ... but think you should try putting them into black & white, I am sure they would look gorgeous clap.gif Nice shots.
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  • FeliciaFelicia Registered Users Posts: 385 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2008
    Thanks for the comments, guys! My monitor lost its calibration, and I've been struggling to get it back to where it was...

    I see your point about the saturation on #3, Agnieszka. It feels a bit "pale."

    Can I just be honest and say I don't "get" black and white? It's probably because I was raised in a VERY color saturated environment (Central America). So b&w seems so bland. Yet, I've seen some b&w which have been remarkable. I just don't know how to capture that... Any tips?

    Here's my attempt at a bw conversion for #3:

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  • mr peasmr peas Registered Users Posts: 1,369 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2008
    Nicely done. I really liked the first one with the expressions all perfect. Good job!
  • evorywareevoryware Registered Users Posts: 1,330 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2008
    I think these will work great in color, however you really have room to make these colors pop. I'm looking at the eyes and the pink on the baby. The first one is lovely. Look at that smile!!
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  • FeliciaFelicia Registered Users Posts: 385 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2008
    I'm really struggling with getting the colors just right with this trio. The baby is soooo fair. The mommy has such a great cafe au lait tone. Daddy falls in closer to baby. Hints? Tips?
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  • mr peasmr peas Registered Users Posts: 1,369 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2008
    Apply S-curves on PS.
  • AgnieszkaAgnieszka Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,263 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2008
    Hi there. I agree, I LOVE strong color photos! I changed the levels a bit in your photo and made it a very light sepia, I hope you don't mind .... Have a look:
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  • FeliciaFelicia Registered Users Posts: 385 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2008
    Agnieszka wrote:
    Hi there. I agree, I LOVE strong color photos! I changed the levels a bit in your photo and made it a very light sepia, I hope you don't mind .... Have a look:

    Oh, yeah! I like it!
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