Headshot practice

[Scooter Pie]

Just practicing with some headshots...trying to find the sweet spot.

Just want to make sure the compostion in general is pleasing since ive always had a problem allowing wayyy to much headroom. Id also like some feedback if his expression/angle is conducive to an "acceptable" headshot.

rip it up!



Exif:

Camera Nikon D300
Exposure 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture f/2.8
Focal Length 44 mm
ISO Speed 100
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Flash fired off camera

[Wooglah]

Composition and framing seam OK to me... focus is spot on... the only thing I notice is a bit unnatural position of the arm, but you did not ask about that

[zona5101]

Nice shot. It would be ideal to have either all rock or all grass so there isn't that difference. Minor point really. My other comment is more of a styling choice and is the less masculine downward angle. The positive side of the angle, the shot makes him look calm, gentle & approachable.

[sawilhelm]

Looks really good! The intense green is a bit distracting though, maybe darken and tone down the saturation a tad?

[Scooter Pie]

Ah ya, i can see how its distracting..maybe i should try a vignette? and as far as maculinity..i dont think my bro knows how to be masculine since he is gay....lol..trust me ive tried...over and over...

the unnatural position of the arm..can you be more specific...lol i didnt ask about it but i did say to rip it up!

thanks again folks

[justin_ing]

I would draw his sholders back a bit since it looks like he's a fairly thin guy... it would give him more of a profile on this angle.

[Scooter Pie]

Originally Posted by justin_ing

I would draw his sholders back a bit since it looks like he's a fairly thin guy... it would give him more of a profile on this angle.

yes, hes VERY thin...i was always under the assumption that head shots are more "face forward" as opposed to profile..ill give it another shot.

So in this version..i simply darkened the background in hopes of bringing more focus to my subject...better? or no difference? i actually prefer the 1st choice

[BigFuzzy]

I'm a sucker for this type of portraiture so I really like this image.
I do, however, agree that his left arm is in an awkward position. Almost looks as if it's being twisted behind him.

Though it's not a big deal to me, I would consider getting the background to not have such contrasting elements (rocks vs. grass) especially when one of them creates a split in the background creating a line through his head.. but I'm being very picky.

Otherwise, great shot. I gotta say it made me so happy to see a really well thought out and exposed image in this part of the forum.. been a while.

[Scooter Pie]

Originally Posted by BigFuzzy

I'm a sucker for this type of portraiture so I really like this image.
I do, however, agree that his left arm is in an awkward position. Almost looks as if it's being twisted behind him.

Though it's not a big deal to me, I would consider getting the background to not have such contrasting elements (rocks vs. grass) especially when one of them creates a split in the background creating a line through his head.. but I'm being very picky.

Otherwise, great shot. I gotta say it made me so happy to see a really well thought out and exposed image in this part of the forum.. been a while.

glad you like it so far fuzzy...ya i can see how it looks like his arm is being twisted. hes asleep right now..maybe i can wake his butt up to take more in our back garden. our house is made of exposed brick..has a really nice wall..maybe i can try and use that!

Thanks again all!

[justin_ing]

i suggested to draw the shoulders back a bit since its bunching his jacket behind his neck. It doesn't look natural. Looks like he's shrugging forwards too much.