Outdoor Portrait

[nowaydown1]

Hello all,



I'm having a rough time with outdoor portraits, especially posing and getting even lighting on the face. Looking for a honest critique on the shot in general, especially ways to improve. How is the lighting? What about the pose? Composition?

Here's some shot info:

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 135 mm
Exposure: +0.38 (via Lightroom)
ISO Speed: 200

My large silver reflector was blinding her, so I used the white side of my 12" gray card to toss a little fill on the face. I think I need to get a big white reflector.

Comments, suggestions & criticisms all welcome. Thanks!

[Trader]

I think the problem is more with the direction of the light. It looks like you have some decent glowing light on her back. If that light was at your back (so that she is looking into the light) it should take out the shadow covering her face. Then if there are any shadows, you can work with a reflector. Hope that helps.