First Photo Shoot

[dhowell9000]

I am an amature, But I LOVE taking pictures. and I find people the most interesting to shoot. Here is one of my favorites. What areas do I need to improve on? I want to do Wedding/ Senior/ Children/ ect... but as a freelance.



EXIF:
Kodak Easyshare z1015 IS 10 MP
X and Y Resolution = 480.00
Resolution Units = inches
Exposure time = 1/80 second
F Stop = 5.400
Flash = Flash did not fire
ISO speed = 80
Shutter Speed = 1/79 sec. (6.30)
Lens Aperture = 4.900

[lcb]

dhowell,
I love this photo, she looks like she dreaming about
something, love the blurred background, it frames
her face well, but then i am also an amateur, but
from one to another, it's a great shot
lcb

[Benji]

The "under the chin looking up her nostrils" look is different but never used by professionals because is is not flattering at all to the young lady. In portrait photography it is all about flattering the subject by emphasizing her good features and downplaying her negative ones.

Benji

[swilliams61]

Nice light, natural colors, but the pose needs to be different. There are several posing tutorials on this site that have helped me immensely! Good luck and keep shooting!

[willbrawn]

Looks like you had good exposue and overall the photo isnt bad. But I am going to have to second what someone else said. Its not a flattering pose. I personally never do shots where the person can look down at me, a more flatter pose would be looking from above her. Keep up the work and post more when you have them.


William Brawn | Photographer
Denver Wedding & Portrait Photographer: William Brawn

[dhowell9000]

Thank-you all for your advice and comments, I will post another shot I had taken, its a face on, and again would love the feedback.

[fshram]

I like it, however, I agree with everyone else. Shooting up the subject's nose is not flattering. But, I do think that the light and focus are fantastic.

[Mr.Intensity]

Very pretty girl!
I just got a new graphics card and I'm still making adjustments-
The high (or low) contrast adjustment you made, makes the hair look painted black in areas.