Self portarite

[Vance]

Alright you most usually hear this a lot but I really want your brutal honest oppinion. Im trying to improve. I know one this is wrong with this picture thi ISO is 1600. I had forgoten to change it from shooting the night before. (stupiddddd) Other than that im think maybe a litle over exposed? Im not sure if its from the ISO or just the lighting. Anytthign is helpfull.




Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Shutter Speed: 1/1250 second
Aperture: F/5.6
Focal Length: 28 mm
ISO Speed: 1600

[SusanH1970]

Yeah, it's really overexposed - you've blown out the highlights and lost a lot of detail. The high ISO probably contributed - what was the lighting like?

[Vance]

Originally Posted by SusanH1970

Yeah, it's really overexposed - you've blown out the highlights and lost a lot of detail. The high ISO probably contributed - what was the lighting like?

I was facing the sun. Directly on my face. IT was alright I just didnt want harsh shadows so I faced the sun. Not sure if that was the best idea or not.

[SusanH1970]

Facing the sun is not a great idea, LOL. Try again with the sun at one side (preferably not at mid-day - way too harsh, you'll get too many harsh shadows - early morning or late afternoon is best) and a reflector on the other side to even out the light. Or you can try backlighting, with a reflector in front of you to put some light on your face, or use fill flash.

[natek313]

Listen to Susan. She knows what she's talking about. Haha.

That's all from me. My portraits are pretty sub-par, so I can't really offer any meaningful advice there. I usually just admire other peoples' portraits.

I think you have a good start, though. But, yeah, like Susan said, drop the ISO and get out of the direct sunlight.

[kgb224]

I agree with Susan.One cannot see all the detail of the face.Practice more and post again.