My first picture

[srlalonde]

This is my first picture I post here. I just got into the DSLR world with my new Canon T2i and this shot was done using the EFs-18-55mm. I am new to photography and would like to know what I can have done to improve this picture.

Thank you in advance for helping me out.

[gk12536]

It is much better then my first picture I took with Canon EOS T1i four months ago
I like colors. Model face expression is great.
I think you have good exposure.
What I would do IMHO to improve this picture:
- focus on eyes
- use bigger apreture(f/4.0...f/1.4) to separate model from background
- get more light on eyes and face
- remember about background
- don't cut arms, hands when croping
Hope it was not to harsh.
gk
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[coldfire22x]

that's a fantastic shot i think the face might be a tad under exposed .. a little fill flash may have helped, but otherwise i really like this shot! a little less crop too (if it was indeed cropped) would make it a little nicer

[srlalonde]

Thank you for all of the feedback. Since there were some recommendations on croping, I figured I would post the original picture. I would appreciate any comments on how others would have cropped this picture.

Thanks.

[haowong]

I actually like the non cropped version better....

She has a look on her face like she dumped something in back (even when the sign says "no dumping") and feels bad about it...

[lputman]

Hi srlalonde, welcome to dPS. That's an adorable picture and I do agree with haowong in that she looks like she did some dumping in the no dumping area. Do you have the EXIF that you could post for this photo?

[srlalonde]

I'm new to this world so you'll have to excuse me. I think when you asked about EXIF this is the information you were looking for (see attached). In case that's not it or if there is a better way to share this information let me know.

Thanks.

[gk12536]

I am new to photography too. I think the best way to start is to join Flickr.
It will make sharing your pictures, editing, getting EXIF data very easy to others.
Good luck.
gk

[kleidascope]

I like your crop, a little tight 'behind her'. might want to leave just a tad more room as to include all of her arm.

Also word of warning for printing. If you want to print this picture, leave your crop a little looser than you normal would because you might need some room to adjust once you upload it to order a print.

[marline]

the uncropped picture is beautiful .it sets the scene .