Party Girl

[Matthew James Norman]

Took this of my wife's cousin's youngest daughter....er, if that makes any sense! I'm not into portraits much, but I do like this one. The only critique I have with it myself is that I think it is too close-up - I'd have liked to have got more of the surroundings in maybe? Also, the plastic bib she was wearing is too prominent as well. Meh... What can I do?

I do have a colour version too, if anyone's interested.

Anyway, what do you guys think?



Shutter speed - 1/60
Lens Aperture - f3.5
Focal length - 27mm
ISO - 125
No flash

[psykon99]

Originally Posted by Matthew James Norman

Took this of my wife's cousin's youngest daughter....er, if that makes any sense! I'm not into portraits much, but I do like this one. The only critique I have with it myself is that I think it is too close-up - I'd have liked to have got more of the surroundings in maybe? Also, the plastic bib she was wearing is too prominent as well. Meh... What can I do?

I do have a colour version too, if anyone's interested.

Anyway, what do you guys think?

I like it. I'm always a fan of B&W portraits. I wouldn't worry too much about the bib. It's clearly defined in the picture so you don't have to guess at what it is, and it goes well with the crown. Also, I think the amount of subject in the frame is well done. In this type of portrait, I think too much background could potentially be distracting - depending of course on the background.

Nice work.

[Nathan deGargoyle]

I love it. Tells a story of family at Christmas.

And just for info your wife's cousin's youngest daughter wouold be your first cousin once removed in law.

[jiminyClickit]

Matthew James Norman,

The color version is more kid-friendly and explains the curly bit by her eye (streamer). It ties parts together, and makes b/g separate more from child. Good shot.

[Matthew James Norman]

Originally Posted by Nathan deGargoyle

...And just for info your wife's cousin's youngest daughter wouold be your first cousin once removed in law.

Ha ha, excellent! Always wondered what these extended family relations could be explained as! Cheers.

[Nathan deGargoyle]

Thanks.

And Jim, I prefer the B&W version but I didn't need the remnant of Party Popper explained. Probably a cultural thing.

[Nathan deGargoyle]

And as a Grandfather I undersatand how difficult it is to take photos of little girls.

Particularly when they get pissed off with you.

[jiminyClickit]

[OK now I'm just freaking out. Explains your avatar, though, dG]