My first 'people shots'

[jmeeter]

Now that I'm living in Manhattan and trying to get a job in photography, I'm trying to expand the subjects in which I feel comfortable shooting. I love cityscapes and landscapes, I just feel awkward when it comes to shooting random people. Today I decided to break that awkwardness and shoot some people! Here are my first shots ever. Please give me advanced criticism and tell me if I'm on the right track!

http://www.filecabin.com/photos/view...g=5968&photo=3

http://www.filecabin.com/photos/view...g=5968&photo=2

http://www.filecabin.com/photos/view...g=5968&photo=1

[oriolhdz]

Hi jmeeter:

Welcome to DPS. From all 3 photos you posted the most I liked was the first one in black and white. The others two for me lacks a little bit of interest, but the first one is great.
The 3 photo seem you are hidden to take it and that wall messes it.
Keep sharing your photos!

[jiminyClickit]

jmeeter, Welcome

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The gentleman reading the paper is well shot, and would be as good but more complete had you backed up just a foot to include his feet. You'd be surprised how it affects the overall look. Good shot otherwise.

[clockdoc]

Hi jmeeter and welcome to the group! You are off to a good start. Photographing people is not the easiest of subjects. Sometimes it is helpful to start with photographing a friend as you develop your skills. The one of the fellow reading the newspaper is my favorite of the three. Technically they all appear to be on the mark. It would help me if you posted some camera/lens data as well as the EXIF data (ISO, shutter speed, f/stop, focal length).
You mentioned that you are trying to get a job in photography. How is it going? What experience and training doyou bring to the job interviews? Best wishes for a successful job hunt!