Posing Critique

[utsc2006]

Hello

Here is a shot from a recent fashion shoot I did. I had a hard time trying to figure out if this is a successful shot or not. What do you think of her feet in this shot? Anything I can or should have done to make it look more natural? How would you have posed her feet?
Any other critique welcome!

Camera Nikon D300S
Exposure 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture f/16.0
Focal Length 35 mm
ISO Speed 200


LY Designs by (Ashley), on Flickr

[Hill Country Hack]

I feel if you were looking for a 1950's look, then for me, you got it right (except for the ankle tat). If you are not selling the dress, then a crop at/just above the knee without losing the right hand?

Just my 2 cents..I am not a portrait photographer, nor did I sleep in a Holiday Inn.

[fotomagicstudios]

Hi,

Everything looks good. I would have had the model turn her face over towards the light slightly or illuminated her from the other side a little. The fact that I cant see the other side of her face throw me off. But then again that could just be me.

Lighting is good and she is standing very nicely. Keep up the good work. I also do fashion photography, check out some of my work on my site.

[AshleyFace]

I think her feet look just fine.

[graciousness]

Hi there!

I thought at first she was on her tiptoes, barefeet, until I took a closer look and noticed missing toes --- indicating she is wearing black pump heels. If this is a fashion shoot, the shoes need to be very visible. I can't tell on this photo that she is wearing them.

Also, I know this is being picky but then this is a fashion shoot....there are minor wrinkles on her dress. They shouldn't be there.

Her pose, for me, is ok. Cute. But her face I felt needed to be more visible as a whole. I do love contrasts in photos, but I feel that there is too much on that shaded part of her face. Would love to see more of her face esp the eyes, or completely change her pose if you are looking for a one-sided face.

The tats....well, yeah, it doesn't go with her look. It's not the dress that's the issue, but her hair/make up is too 'clean' to match that edginess on her ankle tattoo. Can be easily cloned out, though, if desired.

Overall, it is a nice job! Can't wait to see more

[utsc2006]

Thanks everyone. She was wearing black pumps which were hard to light on a dark grey bg. I'll have to keep that in mind for next time. As for the tattoo's... I should have cloned them out... or note to self either have the MUA cover them or choose a model without tattoo's.