What’s Your Preference?

falafelicious · #1 (**permalink**) 09-13-2009, 02:55 PM

johassler · #2 (**permalink**) 09-13-2009, 02:59 PM

I really like the first photo - what a great smile!

ZELDAdog · #3 (**permalink**) 09-13-2009, 03:30 PM

Beautiful work!

PnwGuy · #4 (**permalink**) 09-13-2009, 03:43 PM

Very nice shots! Not sure if you're looking for feedback, but the only thing I would suggest concerns cropping.

The first photo I would have cropped it so that her eyes are on the upper line if the thirds grid, even if it meant cropping out part of the top of her head. In fact I may have tried to get her right eye (camera left) on the upper left thirds intersecting point. Try it and see what you think.

Second photo I would have cropped mid-thigh. Quick guideline on cropping: Never crop on the neck, elbows, waist, or knees. Always crop above or below parts. Also, the material from her jeans at the very bottom of the shot gives the impression her legs are angled back and out at 45%. I love the colors though. Good pose!

Third photo, great expression and I love the black and white. I might have cropped it so her eyes were a little higher but that may just be a little nitpicky.

Again, very nice job! Is that your daughter and how is her patience with being your model? :-)

Bubaslime · #5 (**permalink**) 09-13-2009, 03:45 PM

very pretty i like the 2nd one the most

falafelicious · #6 (**permalink**) 09-13-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PnwGuy

Very nice shots! Not sure if you're looking for feedback, but the only thing I would suggest concerns cropping.

The first photo I would have cropped it so that her eyes are on the upper line if the thirds grid, even if it meant cropping out part of the top of her head. In fact I may have tried to get her right eye (camera left) on the upper left thirds intersecting point. Try it and see what you think.

Second photo I would have cropped mid-thigh. Quick guideline on cropping: Never crop on the neck, elbows, waist, or knees. Always crop above or below parts. Also, the material from her jeans at the very bottom of the shot gives the impression her legs are angled back and out at 45%. I love the colors though. Good pose!

Third photo, great expression and I love the black and white. I might have cropped it so her eyes were a little higher but that may just be a little nitpicky.

Again, very nice job! Is that your daughter and how is her patience with being your model? :-)

Thanks for the suggestions. She's actually my little sister and the photo shoot was her idea

markjdos · #7 (**permalink**) 09-13-2009, 05:11 PM

It looks like the light in the first and third images is coming from the models right. It appears to be a little harsh to my eye because there is almost total loss of skin detail on her right side. I also know this is an effect that many people like but it just looks unnatural to me.