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Steve Wylie wrote:
It's obviously a big improvement between the two. I'd be interested in your observations about why it's an improvement, and what you have learned in a year that would enable you to replicate these results any time you need to.
My understanding of light has improved dramatically, as well as my composition. Also, just a little bit of planning in advance makes a tremendous difference. Yesterday was just a quick shoot since we were visiting family, but I took the time to check out the location the day before and while I was there gather a bunch of leaves to make the leaf crown.
Why is it an improvement? Better focus, better lighting, better planning, less distracting background, there are so many reasons. The first picture is really little better than a snapshot, at the time I was happy with it but I put little additional effort into the current picture with much better results.
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friscoron wrote:
Yeah, that's a huge improvement, and a really nice shot of your daughter this year.
Next time, for this look you're going for, turn her completely away from the sun so the direct light doesn't spill onto her face. I love the colors in the background that go so well with what she's wearing and her hairpiece. Great job!
I agree Ron, I didn't realize there was that that patch of light hitting her until I was in post, was bummed out that I missed it at the time. This was near midday so not the best conditions to work in but you get what you get sometimes.
I hope the next year provides a similar realization as I continue to work at this!
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