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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · First post! Playing with light and shade in the park | |
friscoron wrote:
Great job on your post, Sheldy! Be sure to number your images to make it easier to comment on each individual one.
1. Based on your other shots, I'm presuming the spreckled lighting was an artistic decision. With that in mind, I would simply suggest to make sure the left eye is in light and not shadow. Part of it is, part of it isn't.
Thank you so so much for your helpful and insightful feedback! The speckled light was definitely a conscious choice, but I do wish that some of the patterning wasn't quite so distracting. I took a few in this spot and this was the one that turned out best. I really like the look and will definitely play with it more in the future.
2. Really like this, love the background and bokeh. Just would like to see more light in her eyes. I'm presuming trees or something behind you was blocking the sky's light to her. I do understand this is backlit with the sun behind her, but if you had open sky behind you, her eyes would be lighted quite nicely.
3. A little more light to her eyes here, and it's quite nice. Great energy. Great smile.
This was my attempt at practicing a more "normal" headshot. I usually go for a more artistic vibe. I actually had her holding a white reflector just out of frame to try and bounce some light on her face. Next time, I will definitely keep the open sky tip in mind!
4. Great setting. Again, just would like to see more light in her eyes. It's all about finding the directional light. It's there, you just need to put her in the right place.
Agreed about the directional light. I try my best with that, but sometimes it's overwhelming directing a model, operating the camera, and trying to get the best framing all at once!
5. I really like this look. I'm seeing that you're consistently doing a medium-closeup look, and I'd recommend that you vary the width of your shots, include a few environmental portraits. This setting would make for a nice environmental portrait.
For this particular shoot, I couldn't really frame that much wider because there were so many people at the park that day due to nice weather! I do catch myself in a framing rut sometimes though. I just love a good head n shoulder portrait so much!
6. Really like this one, but fix her hair.
7. The lighting is exquisite here. But I would have shot from the opposite direction and given her short lighting instead of the broad lighting you have here. But that's my style of shooting, and we all need to develop our own style.
I'm not quite sure what you mean by short vs. broad lighting!
Overall, you're off to a great start! I wish I was shooting this well when I was your age! I think the main thing I'd suggest is to encourage you to try environmental portraits to mix things up a bit.
Again, I can't say enough how much I appreciate your detailed comments. I'm always trying to improve at this whole photography thing. Sending much love and good vibes your way!
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