H. Love - Studio

[ChrisAdval]

H. Love 02 by Chris Adval, on Flickr EXIF

Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T2i
Shutter/Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 36 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Exposure Program: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
Lens: EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Asking overall critique, note the model is not a professional she's just a good friend.

[zona5101]

Besides the exif data the other requirement of critique section is a question. Do you have a question about this image (other than "what do you think")?

[ChrisAdval]

Originally Posted by zona5101

Besides the exif data the other requirement of critique section is a question. Do you have a question about this image (other than "what do you think")?

nothing really, I want overall critique, rip me apart, I can take it and need as much feedback as possible.

[fais54]

I really like the overall natural look of the shot. Although, I'm not too crazy about the dark shadows around her eyes, under nose, and near the chest area. It's not very appealing to my eyes, although that may be what you were going for.

[windrider86]

I agree, the shadows under her nose are not flattering.Use a reflector.
Altho it might be ok for some, i find that her chest is the focal point when it should be her face

[ChrisAdval]

Thanks guys, yea the shadows are intentional and I'm falling in love with shadows and learning to control the thickness and length of them while showing that in a photo.

[Niresangwa]

Why f8 and 100iso?

The whole shot looks underexposed.. there is no light in her eyes.

It looks unprocessed, and has a raw feel to it, combined with the weak lighting leaves the whole shot feeling flat. Windrider is right.. the shadow under her nose looks like a Hitler moustache. She's also right that most appealing light gradient is on her chest.

It could do with some seperation from the background, imo.. rim light wouldn't go amiss at all, and neither would cleaning up those errant hairs over her ear.

Leaning into the camera at such a focal length gives a feeling of distortion which is rarely flattering for a girl, and while with some popping contemporary processing, you could pull it off, the lack of leaves it just feeling off.

[SusanH1970]

Originally Posted by Niresangwa

Why f8 and 100iso?

The whole shot looks underexposed.. there is no light in her eyes.

It looks unprocessed, and has a raw feel to it, combined with the weak lighting leaves the whole shot feeling flat. Windrider is right.. the shadow under her nose looks like a Hitler moustache. She's also right that most appealing light gradient is on her chest.

It could do with some seperation from the background, imo.. rim light wouldn't go amiss at all, and neither would cleaning up those errant hairs over her ear.

Leaning into the camera at such a focal length gives a feeling of distortion which is rarely flattering for a girl, and while with some popping contemporary processing, you could pull it off, the lack of leaves it just feeling off.

Totally agree with this. Also, the position of her right arm reminds me of one of those "MySpace" self portraits that girls take by holding the camera in front of them.

[jblackwell]

She looks too close to the wall behind her. Too dark. No offense, the photo just looks dull.

[zona5101]

Originally Posted by jblackwell

She looks too close to the wall behind her. Too dark. No offense, the photo just looks dull.

hey - you've been gone a looong time - welcome back.