Another Portrait/Head shot session

justin24 · January 16, 2012

A friend of mine who is majoring in Dance and business asked me to take some photos for him. He has helped me in the past on some of my projects, so I returned the favor.

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

Hackbone · January 17, 2012

1-2-4-5-6 seem to have distortion due to lens choice. Wide angles should not be used close up. Colors seem a little flat try raising up the black point some and #3 has some big color issues unless that was the effect you were going for. Try not to look up a persons nose when doing a portrait its just not very flattering to a subject. Hope that helps.

justin24 · January 17, 2012

He has put on some lotion earlier which gives it that distortion. We tried to remove it, but couldn't really get the lotion off. #3 was my choice to give it a yesteryear look

Sam · January 17, 2012

Justin,

The distortion Hackbone is referring to has noting to do with lotion. It has to do with the lenses focal length. Try shooting with a 50mm or 85mm lens next time.

I also agree with not shooting up. Personally I am not wild about the background. I think a different type and color background would be a better choice. You have a dark or brown skinned person against a brown / yellow background. Rather than pop out he blends in a little.

Sam

reyvee61 · January 19, 2012

I'm going to echo the previous comments made and add that I like number 1 the best

Another Portrait/Head shot session

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