1st Post - Self Portrait

[andrewherrold]

I shot a piece for Flea Market Style magazine and they requested a shot for their contributors page. The image was intentionally toned a little cool. I know there isnt any issues with focus but I am a little uncertain about the crop. Unfortunately this is the full frame so there is nothing I can do about it but I just wanted some input.

FL: 50mm
ISO: 200
SP: 1/250
AP: F/11

Large softbox camera right. Two umbrellas lighting the background.

[graciousness]

I like it. I don't mind the crop as I actually don't mind tight framing around the face and partial head chop. Understandable even more when using prime lenses like the nifty fifty.

I do think that the left side of your face is a tad underexposed. This could just be my personal taste and others may find that it's fine. If the background was black, then the heavier shadow on that side of the face would be good for contrast. But because the background is white, I expect a lighter side in photos which is less contrast (more light balance). Probably a reflector to camera left would help that.

This is just personal taste, though.

I would have liked the camera to be a little higher, I think. Just to make you and your eyes look 'up' a little more and see more of the nice blue with catchlights. I don't know why, but the camera just feels a little low. Again, this could just be me and I need medication.

Hope this helped. Great job!

Cheers,

Grace