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Dec 16, 2013 at 10:57 AM
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If you really want to know why, you shouldn't let us use a poll to vote.



Dec 16, 2013 at 11:49 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · #1 Which do you prefer and why?


Agree the poll won't help you. (Unless we all say "awesome" and it stokes your ego.)


Dec 16, 2013 at 11:53 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · #1 Which do you prefer and why?


Not looking for ego stoking (not here anyway )
As you can see from the results, I've gotten quite the opposite



Dec 16, 2013 at 03:49 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · #1 Which do you prefer and why?


bryanlindsey wrote:
Not looking for ego stoking (not here anyway )
As you can see from the results, I've gotten quite the opposite

The point was that you asked for us to choose which was best. That won't tell you how to improve either shot.



Dec 17, 2013 at 01:14 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · #1 Which do you prefer and why?


"Which do you prefer, and why?"

Some will vote and not comment. Some will comment. Oh well.



Dec 17, 2013 at 08:07 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · #1 Which do you prefer and why?


bryanlindsey wrote:
"Which do you prefer, and why?"

Some will vote and not comment. Some will comment. Oh well.


Bryan, I am not a portraiture photographer, per se, so all I can say is personal preference. I feel the poses are forced / awkward. The lighting is not flattering. The white balance / PP appears to be questionable. Sorry, I am unable to suggest corrective action. Jim



Dec 17, 2013 at 08:33 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · #1 Which do you prefer and why?


I prefer the first one, the second one looks like it was caught mid-expression.

but on the flip side, the second one does look more natural to me.






Dec 17, 2013 at 03:17 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · #1 Which do you prefer and why?


The expression in #1 is why it is getting a more positive response.

The lighting you have selected in both shots is high ratio (typically associated with drama, depth, darkness rather than youth, joy, fun, etc), and the subject is not very separated from the background (less separation leads more to mystery, darkness, etc). I feel that the lighting and the subject matter may be a slight mismatch here.



Dec 17, 2013 at 10:03 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · #1 Which do you prefer and why?


Evan, I agree. The separation was the first criticism that popped into my mind. With my kids I tend to just set up a light and then let them play...I need to be more deliberate.

Thanks all for sharing your thoughts.



Dec 18, 2013 at 04:51 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · #1 Which do you prefer and why?


I like the natural expression in 2 but it disturbs me that I can't see both eyes due to the extreme lighting ratio. My vote for #1.


Dec 22, 2013 at 04:20 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · #1 Which do you prefer and why?


Second one is a little better then the first one. I don't know.. maybe because I like front face shots.
Both look excellent btw.



Dec 22, 2013 at 04:41 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · #1 Which do you prefer and why?


I think the lack of adequate fill kills #2, meaning I have to choose #1, although I prefer the comp, framing, and crop of #2.


Dec 22, 2013 at 06:12 PM





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