Senior (my niece)

Elaine · June 3, 2012

Hi all,

It's been AGES since I've been able to hang out here or take non-candid people photos, for that matter. I've missed DGrin!

Feeling rather rusty, I'll submit these few of my niece I shot for her senior photos. All shot with the Canon 7D and 85 1.8. Minimally processed in LR 3. (Edited to add: 2-5 used an external flash through umbrella, held by my sis-in-law as my light stand is broken.)

1 - Red t-shirt is from her chosen university. The red may be a tad saturated in these?

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5 - I thought the space on the left of this one would work well to place her name and class year for sharing with friends/family.

Thanks for any feedback!

ian408 · June 3, 2012

I think you did a nice job on these. Especially the first and last which are my two favorites.

Bryce Wilson · June 3, 2012

Nice set!!! Lovely expressions.

Only nit picky thing I see is the purple bush behind her head in number four and a pretty harsh shadow on her neck in number two.

Yaflyyadie · June 3, 2012

Very nice job.!!!!!!!!
I'll go with first and last.
The whole set in very nice.
I agree with Bryce comment for # 4.
Y.

Elaine · June 4, 2012

Thanks, Ian! 1 and 5 are two of my faves as well.
Bryce, I appreciate your comments. And here I liked the purple bush in #4.

Yes, I am bummed about that shadow.
Thank you very much, Yaflyyadie!

This evening we shot just a few more, this time in her cloak that I made for her a number of years ago. She is a huge fan of things medieval, so this is representative of her as well. These were also shot with the 85 1.8, but natural light this time.

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divamum · June 4, 2012

Elaine, these are beautiful (as is your lovely niece!)

I actually like #4 - I think it's one of the best expressions, and is definitely her "grown up" look. I agree about teh purple bushes, but I like the shot so much I wonder if it might be worth cloning over them (either with white flowers, or even leaves, to tone them down?)

#6 is magical - that path, the trees and her expression combine for some real mystery! Does that one look good with some "artsy" processing, too? I can just imagine it with some other possibilities to give it a fantasy feel........

Elaine · June 4, 2012

Thanks, Diva!

I'm chuckling a little bit about those purple flowers as I really liked them as they are.

I think my niece and sis-in-law would prefer them to stay as well, but since they have been brought up here, more than once, I may see what just changing the color of them would do to the image.

Yes, I think some artistic processing would serve #6 well. I've been shooting mostly sports stuff lately (swimming and baseball), so I haven't stretched my processing at all for a very long while! I think I'll have some free time next weekend, so I may have to play a bit. Thanks for the suggestion!

lifeinfocus · June 4, 2012

Like 3 and 6. Great looking subject.

Helvegr · June 4, 2012

I really liked all of them. I really like the composition and the posing. I really appreciate a great photo where nothing is chopped off at a weird place. You had nice backgrounds, a great subject, great skill!

ADMIT Photography · June 5, 2012

Nice set of photos! I love #6!

Meuryc · June 5, 2012

I like 6 and 7 the best. The smiles in all the others look forced. Reminds me of my daughter when she isn't in a posing mood. I think you should find the landscaper and ask them to fix the purple plant, they really should know better than to mix and match colors like that.

Foques · June 5, 2012

4, 5 and 6 are my faves!

I see what is said about the purple flowers and all, but I like #4 none the less.

Elaine · June 5, 2012

Thank you very much, everyone! Appreciate the feedback. I was pretty nervous about doing these as it's been a while since I've tackled a people project like this. I have a few others as well, making a nice, varied collection. I think I'll put together a collage.

Who knew purple flowers would cause such controversy?!?!?

Qarik · June 5, 2012

lovely stuff

Bountyphotographer · June 5, 2012

Love the lighting, not harsh at all .

AprilHite · June 5, 2012

Bountyphotographer wrote: »

Love the lighting, not harsh at all .

I love the one on the bench but I like them all. Great job!!!

Elaine · June 6, 2012

Thank you!
@Bounty...you commented on the lighting. I shot these in the evening and the morning. Technically, I didn't go early enough in the morning and still needed to look for open shade and use my flash. I was able to find some spots where the light was right, but time of day and location were my first considerations. I mention this because it came up in your family post.

Gary752 · June 6, 2012

Hi Elaine! I think you did a great job on all of them! With an added prop (a short stick being held out by her) in #6, it would have looked like a scene from Harry Potter!

GaryB

Bryce Wilson · June 7, 2012

I didn't mean to start a "purple bush" controversy. It was only meant as an extreme "nit picky" thing as it competed for my attention a bit with the lovely models face. It's a lovely shot indeed.

jeffreaux2 · June 14, 2012

What a sweet looking young lady!

Elaine,
Nice to see you 'round! I think you've done a wonderful job here. The lighting...especially the flashwork is "just enough" without calling attention to itself. The location, posing, and compositions all work well.

Oh...I forgot....Nice colors too!!!

Senior (my niece)

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