Family Portrait

[canonmjc]

This is my first attempt at posting here. Give me your honest opinion, please.

[tefalynn]

I think this looks very posed. Posing isn't a bad thing, but they don't look all that relaxed. Check out some stock photography of siblings online to get some different ideas - that's what I do. Also the fact that the hands are cut off really draws my attention to that. The lighting is pretty good though. Overall, not a bad pic!! And welcome to DPS. I'm pretty new too, but just remember to keep shooting and learning and eventually it will all come to you!!

[Tusia]

Unless the structure on the background has any sentimental meaning, I would probably blur it out, just to focus the attention on the people. Nice pic, though!

[SusanH1970]

I like the pose and their expressions! The stone wall and open barn door in the background are a bit distracting, though. Also, their skin tones are really washed out.

I'd crop a bit tighter, too - they're cut off at the hands and knees.

Off to a pretty good start, though!

[windrider86]

Welcome to DPS!!!!
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the guidelines. That way you'll know what to include within your posts!

[canonmjc]

Thank you for the advice and the critique.

The following EXIF data should have been added below the image:

Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Exposure: 0.02 sec (1/50)
Aperture: f/9.0
Focal Length: 44 mm
Exposure: 0.00
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: On, Fired