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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Senior - Scott (C&C welcome) 1 added


Well, I attempted my second Senior session a few weeks ago. Last Senior was the daughter of a friend and this was the son of another friend. I enjoy shooting, but struggle with posing. Scott's younger sister actually helped give him direction during the shoot and I was very thankful for that. This was also the first time I'd shot a male subject. I had to use the healing tool quite a bit due to acne, but didn't want to completely change his appearance.

All were shot using ambient light without flash.

Comments and critique welcome. Thanks for looking!

Kevin

1. http://www.kcrawphotography.com/People/Seniors/Scott/i-Hrs84VM/0/X2/_MG_3462BW-X2.jpg

2. http://www.kcrawphotography.com/People/Seniors/Scott/i-QxCrXQ4/0/X2/_MG_3484-233-X2.jpg

3. http://www.kcrawphotography.com/People/Seniors/Scott/i-5D9Jj4L/0/X2/_MG_3575-X2.jpg

4. http://www.kcrawphotography.com/People/Seniors/Scott/i-7ShmbmM/0/X2/_MG_3664-X2.jpg

5. http://www.kcrawphotography.com/People/Seniors/Scott/i-sP4TgfC/0/X2/_MG_3590-X2.jpg

Edited on May 31, 2014 at 12:40 AM · View previous versions



May 29, 2014 at 09:45 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Senior - Scott (C&C welcome) 1 added


Everything I write here on FM is intended to help. Everything I write is in a truly friendly spirit and tone of voice.

Unfortunately, you can't hear my voice on this forum, and written comments can be easily misunderstood for tone and intent. That is why I prefer to speak with people I mentor/advise on a phone call when giving them advice and giving critical opinions (critique) of their images. Otherwise, what is intended to help someone can be taken wrongly, and that defeats the purpose of the communication. And, because I want to avoid flaming and trolls, I tend to refrain from writing some things here that could be instrumental in helping someone improve, but may be taken out of context or misused by others. So, I limit my written comments here...though I am sure some will disagree on that last point.

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Quick Comments:

From this set I most like image 1.

Simple Suggestion: Crop Image 1 from bottom to leave bottom edge just above the pockets, crop from top a little to fit the shape of print you want. I see it as a square.

Image 2 has nice expression, but has "orange glow" on his face.

Your intro remarks say you used ambient light (no flash).

Last image (it sure APPEARS flashed) is least flattering on his face (see skin). The flash is too much IMO. Other images look better. As this does appear flashed, I suggest you change your intro remarks.





May 29, 2014 at 09:52 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Senior - Scott (C&C welcome) 1 added


Great photos. You may want to try tighter crops on 1, 2 & 4 to see if helps provide more focus on him.


May 29, 2014 at 10:48 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Senior - Scott (C&C welcome) 1 added


Steady Hand wrote:
Everything I write here on FM is intended to help. Everything I write is in a truly friendly spirit and tone of voice.

Unfortunately, you can't hear my voice on this forum, and written comments can be easily misunderstood for tone and intent. That is why I prefer to speak with people I mentor/advise on a phone call when giving them advice and giving critical opinions (critique) of their images. Otherwise, what is intended to help someone can be taken wrongly, and that defeats the purpose of the communication. And, because I want to avoid flaming and trolls, I
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Thanks for the feedback, Steady.

I see your point in regards to a square crop for image 1.

Perhaps I should re-calibrate my monitor. I don't see an "orange glow" on his skin, but if it's there my guess is due to my chosen WB setting.

Image 5 is ambient lighting as well, but appears flashed which is why I made a point to say so. We were in an outdoor stairwell of sorts with a small open window behind me. The location was an abandoned castle with no ceiling, just open structure. The catch lights in his eyes are deceiving as I can assure you it's natural light.

Kevin



May 29, 2014 at 11:11 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Senior - Scott (C&C welcome) 1 added


Forgot to add one of my favs from the set...

6. http://www.kcrawphotography.com/People/Seniors/Scott/i-XG6xfFN/0/X2/_MG_3580-X2.jpg



May 31, 2014 at 12:39 AM





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