My cousin and our friend

[thoughtlessimage]

Recently, my cousin asked me for a photoshoot of her and our friend, who was moving. We were walking around, when I saw the tree. I told the girls to get on either side and strike a pose.
When I looked over all of the pictures, that one stood out like a few others. After editing the picture, it was still one of my favorites.
I'm wondering what other people's thoughts are about the picture, and if I should pursue this type of photo.
Thank you to any, and all criticism!

[fais54]

It looks pretty overexposed, and the white vignette doesn't really help matters. But, I think your cousin and your friend look nice - so if you have any other shots where the exposure is better, I think it could work out well.

[thoughtlessimage]

Thanks. I was trying to make it look bright, because of all the shade that was around.

[mariselafm]

My problem with the white vignetter is that is gets into the black dress of the lady on the right. The subjects look too small in the frame for my taste...I do like all the bright colors and the warmth of the image.

[Doug Sundseth]

I like the pose, I like the composition (though I'd like it better if you'd taken about a half step to the left to straighten the edges of the retaining wall).

I don't think the high-key effect you tried for here worked. The background is blowing out, which is mostly a style thing, but the subjects are blowing out, too.

Nice photo with serious technical problems, IMO.

[WayneW]

A good bit of technical info has already been brought out, so I'll just say: good idea, but, since they're friends, shouldn't they be looking at each other? Looks as though they might have argued about a boyfriend. Everyone has an opinion, right. Good idea using the tree for a prop though. I'll be watching for more of your work.

[thoughtlessimage]

Hahaa, well, thank you. Actually, most of them are like that, with the girls looking in opposite directions. The rest of the photos are on my facebook page : facebook.com/thoughtlessimagery along with other pictures. Feel free to take a look! (: