Too many too fast to give critique comments. She's pretty, you've done pretty well, some are better than others, but my biggest suggestion is to slow down and focus.
Too many too fast to give critique comments. She's pretty, you've done pretty well, some are better than others, but my biggest suggestion is to slow down and focus.
I agree - it's not just that it's so many shots, it just doesn't help that they're all a completely different style... couple are soft studio shots, you've got some crunchy black and whites, some almost sepia toned ones...
if you want to get more out of us than "ooooh aaaah" or "nice buns" pick a style. A single thread with the same outfit, processing style, maybe a few different poses, but you're all over the map.
But I'll bite at your most provocative shots (8, 9):
- 8 is very very jaundice and not so appealing at all. Great pose and composition to highlight some gorgeous curves, but the color tone ruins it.
- did you isolate her from another background in Photoshop, or is that really a black backdrop? on the right her rib that pokes out a bit seems like it has an artificial edge. The bump itelf sticks out at me, then even more with the bad edge.
- while 9 isn't as jaundice, I'm having a hard time... is it sepia? is it a bad monochrome? again, the tint isn't so appealing.
Wow, I wasn't expected so much feedback so quick, that is great. I have to go do a shoot for 20! cheerleaders, I'm not ignoring y'all, I will respond when I get back. Thanks for all the imput...
Would you stop that! I've got a heart condition! (Well, OK, ... now I've got another condition 'cause of these photos. )
I agree with most of the (serious) responces, that some of the shots are too OOF and some have too much yellow. Very cute subject, many great settings/environments.
You said you've got some cheerleaders photos lined up? Give a fellow a little warning, or maybe I can just assume.
Too many too fast to give critique comments. She's pretty, you've done pretty well, some are better than others, but my biggest suggestion is to slow down and focus.
Hi, now that I got your attention...I would love to hear everyones 2 cents.
1) A little too soft / outline around hair is too sharp, looks wierd.
2) Looks great to me....best of the bunch.
3) A little OOF.
4) Too much laughter, doesn't do her justice.
5) I like it.
6) Pick one, sepia or color.
7) Shadows are distracting, and she is squinting.
8) A little too soft / hard edge problem again, as in 1.
9) Don't really like the strangle hold pose.
10) White building and red thing draw attention away from her.
11) Just the white building in this one.
The only one that really works for me is #3. Yeah, it's blurry, but who cares? You caught a really genuine smile, wonderful expression. The framing is energetic, the hat works, the whole thing feels lively and natural. Your golden toning is the right mood, as well.
Thanks for looking, I will try to respond to everyones comments...
Next time I will focus on one or two at a time.
I know there are quite a few that are too soft, but Kristi (the girl in the pics) kept telling me to get rid of this wrinkle or that...as long as they like em right?
I am married, she is single, but she is more trouble than...(insert any over the top southern saying you can come up with), turn ons include but not limited to deep pockets, she is not a professional model she is my cousin
#3 is my favorite (and#6) I like natural, she was about to fall in the pond and it was a quick snap before I went to help her so I didn't get in focus
What does OOF mean?
I know the laugh isn't flattering her in #4 but I like it because we were laughing at our dogs, she has a teacup chiguagua and I have a golden retriever, her girl dog was trying to bone my boy dog, all she could get at was his ankle, anyway it was pretty funny
You don't like the sepia/color mix thing? I kinda like it, I thought it was a little less boring than sepia but still gives the same feel as sepia
I did plop her onto black in #1, I didn't notice the buzz cut before, I had to laugh, it is so baaad, can't believe I didn't see that!
but the other two nudes I used a black background, the rib thing is real, mine do that too when I stretch up like that, but I should take it out, she isn't very interested in reality
I know I am horrible at color correction I usually let the lab fix it cause I know I suck, any clues on how to figure it out?
I tried to take out the red and white stuff in the last one but the grass made it impossible! and the focusing was hard, my legs were dying because I had to stand up to focus and then squat to take it..,1 and 2 and lunge, 4 and 5 and lunge, good, feel the burn!...who knew photography was an aerobic exercise!
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howdy!-
pretty lady-
nice pics-
I'm thinking pull some yellow out of the first two-
thanks for sharing and keep it up, please-
george
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I posted this right after #4-
post as many as you want (at least as far as I'm concerned)-
still need to deal with the yellow in the color photos-
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I love 2, 3 and 6. #3 looks like it could be a print ad photo for something...maybe Coke
if you want to get more out of us than "ooooh aaaah" or "nice buns"
But I'll bite at your most provocative shots (8, 9):
- 8 is very very jaundice and not so appealing at all. Great pose and composition to highlight some gorgeous curves, but the color tone ruins it.
- did you isolate her from another background in Photoshop, or is that really a black backdrop? on the right her rib that pokes out a bit seems like it has an artificial edge. The bump itelf sticks out at me, then even more with the bad edge.
- while 9 isn't as jaundice, I'm having a hard time... is it sepia? is it a bad monochrome? again, the tint isn't so appealing.
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She's very pretty and seems to be a cooperative model. Does she model professionally?
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Watch the harsh lines in your studio stuff. Looks like you took a razor and buzzed her hair off and then pasted her onto a black background.
Would you stop that! I've got a heart condition! (Well, OK, ... now I've got another condition 'cause of these photos.
I agree with most of the (serious) responces, that some of the shots are too OOF and some have too much yellow. Very cute subject, many great settings/environments.
You said you've got some cheerleaders photos lined up? Give a fellow a little warning, or maybe I can just assume.
Thanks,
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if mine lasts for more than four hours, I'm gonna call ripley's believe it or not!-
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Other than that - what David said
1) A little too soft / outline around hair is too sharp, looks wierd.
2) Looks great to me....best of the bunch.
3) A little OOF.
4) Too much laughter, doesn't do her justice.
5) I like it.
6) Pick one, sepia or color.
7) Shadows are distracting, and she is squinting.
8) A little too soft / hard edge problem again, as in 1.
9) Don't really like the strangle hold pose.
10) White building and red thing draw attention away from her.
11) Just the white building in this one.
Overall though...nice job
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Next time I will focus on one or two at a time.
I know there are quite a few that are too soft, but Kristi (the girl in the pics) kept telling me to get rid of this wrinkle or that...as long as they like em right?
I am married, she is single, but she is more trouble than...(insert any over the top southern saying you can come up with), turn ons include but not limited to deep pockets, she is not a professional model she is my cousin
#3 is my favorite (and#6) I like natural, she was about to fall in the pond and it was a quick snap before I went to help her so I didn't get in focus
What does OOF mean?
I know the laugh isn't flattering her in #4 but I like it because we were laughing at our dogs, she has a teacup chiguagua and I have a golden retriever, her girl dog was trying to bone my boy dog, all she could get at was his ankle, anyway it was pretty funny
You don't like the sepia/color mix thing? I kinda like it, I thought it was a little less boring than sepia but still gives the same feel as sepia
I did plop her onto black in #1, I didn't notice the buzz cut before, I had to laugh, it is so baaad, can't believe I didn't see that!
but the other two nudes I used a black background, the rib thing is real, mine do that too when I stretch up like that, but I should take it out, she isn't very interested in reality
I know I am horrible at color correction I usually let the lab fix it cause I know I suck, any clues on how to figure it out?
I tried to take out the red and white stuff in the last one but the grass made it impossible! and the focusing was hard, my legs were dying because I had to stand up to focus and then squat to take it..,1 and 2 and lunge, 4 and 5 and lunge, good, feel the burn!...who knew photography was an aerobic exercise!