What’s Your Preference?

Elwe · #1 (**permalink**) 09-30-2009, 04:02 PM

This photo was taken with a Sony DHC-H9.
My daughter asked me to take a portrait of her and her boyfriend.
What could I have done better?

barbara

amymnc · #2 (**permalink**) 09-30-2009, 04:21 PM

That's a sweet photo! I'm not much help here...been frustrated with my own post processing lately. One thing you might try to change a bit is the white balance. Looks a bit warm to me, but maybe it's the lighting? I'm sure somebody will come by and give you a better answer

WooD · #3 (**permalink**) 09-30-2009, 04:22 PM

Looks good to me. I'd probably crop the left side to get rid of the white area.

Elwe · #4 (**permalink**) 09-30-2009, 05:13 PM

the white area is the side of a house. i couldn´t crop the photo anymore without cutting the man out

WooD · #5 (**permalink**) 09-30-2009, 05:23 PM

I'd have cropped it like this. It puts more focus on her instead of the side of his head.

I'll remove this ASAP if you want.

lputman · #6 (**permalink**) 09-30-2009, 05:24 PM

The main things that bother me about this photo is the actual kiss itself and the background. A more appealing pose would be for him to be just to the moment of kissing her without actually touching.

The photo seems a bit hazy to me but that can easily be taken care of in post.

I would love to see some planned shots of them as a couple. Keep shooting...

Elwe · #7 (**permalink**) 09-30-2009, 05:59 PM

Thank you "WooD" that is much better indeed.

Next time they come by I´ll plan some photos.

Thanks for helping me out.

WooD · #8 (**permalink**) 09-30-2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elwe

Thank you "WooD" that is much better indeed.

Next time they come by I´ll plan some photos.

Thanks for helping me out.

Your most welcome, and welcome to DPS.

I've shot a lot of pictures, and thought they were OK, then someone would show me a simple edit, and I'd be like.....why didn't I see that?

I've learned great multitudes here on DPS, looking forward to learning even more.

Your on a good start.

evelyn11f · #9 (**permalink**) 10-04-2009, 04:00 AM

maybe if his eye were closed & his head down a little it would look more loving. also if you had your daughter look w/her eyes up and away... it would make an adorable picture... can't wait to see another shot.