Photogenic?????

[fbroschart]

My daughter is participating in a pageant in a couple of weeks. She wants to enter the photogenic contest. We did a photo shoot yesterday and this was my favorite of the session. I would like to know from you guys if you think it's technically good enough to enter. I did some minor touchups using portrait professional.

Just an FYI...it's a natural pageant...no makeup allowed, it focuses on poise, self confidence and public speaking.



Camera Nikon D300
Exposure 0.011 sec (1/90)
Aperture f/4.0
Focal Length 50 mm
ISO Speed 100

There are a couple of other shots from the session here....
Lillian - a set on Flickr

[RLucas]

Not sure if you're asking for critique on the image or your daughter? My understanding is that we are not supposed to comment on people's looks or that sort of thing, but I will say this. The only thing that bothers me about this shot is that it looks underexposed to me. Brighten it up about 1/2 stop, and it should be good to go!

[fbroschart]

Thanks, not really looking on a critique of her beauty, just whether the photo is technically good enough... compositions, exposure, skin tones, lighting, etc. I appreciate the input on the underexposure. Things always look brighter on my monitor!

[RAWcop]

I like the pose....but not the carvings in the tree looks like gang graffiti and very distracting...

[SusanH1970]

The skin smoothing is a tad overdone for me. I'd take it down a notch - her skin has lost its texture. Other than that, I like it.

[sk66]

I think I would have liked it looser on the rt/top. The skin smoothing to me is ok, but it seems to have affected her eyes/eyebrows/mouth...I'd like those sharper.
As noted the graffiti, and brightness/contrast.

Another option would be to go tighter.

[fbroschart]

Interesting, I like the carvings on the tree, but I didn't know it was gang graffiti!! Yikes. Not a good look for a pageant. I'll tone down the smoothing. We may do a reshoot this weekend in a different location. Just wanted to see if I was on the right track.

[mariselafm]

I do think it is a great picture but a little overdone on the PP (skin tone, eyes and teeth). Also , the carvings were very distracting to me.