Rachel

[Brett and Sara]

Hi, Tried posting this the other day but had trouble. We are new and would like to get some feedback, please. Is the lighting right? Composition? Should I have cropped it more? Should we have had her a little more turned? Rachel is in love with this pic but I'd like some more feedback. Thanks.

Camera: Olympus E-500
Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture: f/5.2
Focal Length: 114 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Auto, Did not fire

[bradzo66]

I guess the first vote for it came from yr subject which is always a high priority , I think if she was turned slightly more to her right it may have given a little more depth and taken away that flattish feel to it , I'm personally not that keen on the overexposed background (personal taste) a darker background may have had her popping out a little more , although with her beautiful hair she is quite stunning and the blue really suits her . I can see why she loves it . All the best .

[Brett and Sara]

Thanks, these are of our daughter just before prom and this one was very rushed. She and her date were getting a little tired of pictures by this point. Thanks for the pointers.

[bradzo66]

Just as a little side note you may want to check with the rules for posting ufortunatley we are limited to one critique post per 24hrs I think I saw another from you guys , dont want to see you offside with the mods or having one of these deleted , although they are pretty good and you may find that they combine yr posts . All the best .

My mistake sincerest apologies .

[oldwolf]

I think the way she was turned is fine. The hair frames her face nicely. The blown out background is a bit blah but her hair compensates for it a bit.

I'd have to agree that the lighting is a bit flat but you can tweak that in post processing easy enough.

Let me know if you want it tweaked and I can see what I can do.

[Brett and Sara]

Sure, if you can tweak it to show me what you are talking about, I'd appreciate it.

[Astrus]

Maybe it's just me, but I think the eyes look a bit too dark.

[oldwolf]

Originally Posted by Brett and Sara

Sure, if you can tweak it to show me what you are talking about, I'd appreciate it.

Here you go. Two different edits. The first one I used a few different layers and Topaz Adjust.

From DPS

This one here I just used two layers. One curves and another a screen layer to make the eyes pop a bit more.

From DPS

[inspire]

Originally Posted by oldwolf

Here you go. Two different edits. The first one I used a few different layers and Topaz Adjust.



This one here I just used two layers. One curves and another a screen layer to make the eyes pop a bit more.

wow it is better... i prefer the 2nd one...

[Brett and Sara]

I also prefer the second.Thanks.