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p.1 #1 · A very Italian Family

A very Italian family...

Albert

The family...

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Carmen...

Dante...

Lucia...

and Bruno...

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Nov 20, 2009 at 03:30 AM

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p.1 #2 · A very Italian Family

None of the shots are very flattering...just my opinion.

What makes them a "very Italian family"?

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:45 AM

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p.1 #3 · A very Italian Family

Well... that's your opinion

"What makes them a very Italian family?"

Their names? The fact that they are Italian?

Thanks for your 2 cents.. I think

Albert

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:48 AM

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p.1 #4 · A very Italian Family

Blonde hair blue eyes and Italian? I don't think I've ever been to that part of Italy

Good light overall, but clone out the strands of hair projecting out of the (assumed) Mom's nose in the last shot.

Nov 20, 2009 at 07:41 AM

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p.1 #5 · A very Italian Family

bcerasani wrote:
Blonde hair blue eyes and Italian? I don't think I've ever been to that part of Italy

I'm blonde and got blue eyes, and 100% Italian! Anyway, their names tell me they've not been living in Italy for quite some time, because they are a bit unusual in the younger generations...
It's strange how "Italian family" said by an American can sound a bit like a stereotype, even at my ears! No offence though^^
Good job (can we say...Italian job? Just kidding)!

Nov 20, 2009 at 08:05 AM

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LDRider wrote:
None of the shots are very flattering...just my opinion.

What makes them a "very Italian family"?

WOW!!! Brutally honest and yet very harsh!!! Sometimes it works, sometimes it don't. In this case, I don't think it did!!

Anyway...

Well composed images...just my opinion.

Keep shooting!!

Nov 20, 2009 at 08:37 AM

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p.1 #7 · A very Italian Family

I don't understand the harsh comments, these shots are simply outstanding! Great work!

Nov 20, 2009 at 11:48 AM

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p.1 #8 · A very Italian Family

I think they look good too. The first is very nice, with a great mix of color and light. The little girl on the bicycle is too cute. And the little boy looks like he's having a great time.

Nov 20, 2009 at 12:12 PM

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p.1 #9 · A very Italian Family

A fine series of shots here. I especially like the composition in #1, which is great for a holiday season card. Thre are a few wandering eyes, but I expect few will notice that.

Wonderful expression on the boy's shot. The first girl looks a little "alone" in that scene, although she is well posed and lit.

Well done.

Nov 20, 2009 at 12:42 PM

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p.1 #10 · A very Italian Family

bcerasani:

I you have read history you will remember that Italy was over run many times by many invaders including the Gremans, the Norse, the Goths, etc.

Go to Sicily some time and see the blond hair, blue eyed Sicilians which go back many generations.

Nov 20, 2009 at 01:06 PM

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p.1 #11 · A very Italian Family

Sir, these are out standing shots.. You did a great job. We do have some as_holes on this site.. and that's to bad because this was a very good board many years ago..

Thanks for sharing...

Nov 20, 2009 at 01:26 PM

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p.1 #12 · A very Italian Family

I think these are great photos. I'm sure the family will be very happy with them. As for the Italian remarks...my husband is Italian and all three of our kids have blond hair and blue eyes and very pale skin...so, it happens all the time.

Seeing these names makes me wish I'd had the guts 18 years ago to name my kids true Italian names instead of the "American" names they are stuck with. And I don't see why anyone would be offended at the title... the family is...Italian!

Thanks for sharing your work...

Nov 20, 2009 at 01:51 PM

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p.1 #13 · A very Italian Family

Bjwrpsman wrote:
Sir, these are out standing shots.. You did a great job. We do have some as_holes on this site.. and that's to bad because this was a very good board many years ago..

Thanks for sharing...

I don't think someone merely expressing their opinion makes them an asshole. His opinion could have included specific criticism as to why he thought they were not flattering thereby giving the photographer and readers something to think about. Heaping praise on a posters photos may feel good to the poster but do they or anyone else learn anything from it? I think some well thought out criticism, both negative and positive, of someones photography goes much further to educate than merely saying "great job".

Edit..I really like the first image. well composed with everyone looking comfortable and relaxed. Only minor nit would be the lighting. I think either or both a light behind the father shining on the wall to get some seperation between him and the wall (as happens with the yellow glow behind the daughter) and a hair light would have improved the photograph from a technical point of view.

Peter

Architectural Photography by Peter Montanti, www.mountainphotographics.com

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Nov 20, 2009 at 01:55 PM

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p.1 #14 · A very Italian Family

Hi Albert,

It looks like a family that has lots of love in it.

I like the names too.

The most striking to me is the little boy's portrait because of that special moment of expression. He looks genuinely happy and that gives me the impression of a happy kid and happy family too.

Lucky father and mother there...such a nice looking family.

A good photographer can show that, you have. In fact one of the things I think when I see your photos is how often the people in them seem to be having a good time and enjoying their moment with you. I think that is a good thing to see.

Happy Holidays! (first one is Turkey Day or Thanksgiving here in the USA).

Nov 20, 2009 at 02:00 PM

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p.1 #15 · A very Italian Family

APY_JR wrote:
Well... that's your opinion

"What makes them a very Italian family?"

Their names? The fact that they are Italian?

Thanks for your 2 cents.. I think

Albert

obviously you want "atta boys" so I won't bother commenting on the images. Good luck and I wish you continuing success.

Nov 20, 2009 at 03:05 PM

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p.1 #16 · A very Italian Family

APY_JR wrote:
Well... that's your opinion

"What makes them a very Italian family?"

Their names? The fact that they are Italian?

Thanks for your 2 cents.. I think

Albert

If you want a pat on the back your in the wrong forum. This forum tells it like it is. It may seem harsh and brutal at time, but at least you'll learn something here. You don't learn anything from a pat on the back or "atta boy" comments.

Nothing about this image made me think Italian. (You titled it, not us)

Nov 20, 2009 at 06:53 PM

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p.1 #17 · A very Italian Family

nice lighting and happy faces but you should of made sure that the girls hair was taken care of, it looks alittle untidy and sloppy IMHO

Nov 20, 2009 at 08:25 PM

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p.1 #18 · A very Italian Family

I guess I'll rephrase my comment: "The shots are amateurish....at best".
I'll start with the lighting...too harsh.
If I were the client...I'd request a refund...or a serious discount.

Keep shooting....you'll eventually improve.

Nov 21, 2009 at 12:57 AM

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p.1 #19 · A very Italian Family

bcerasani wrote:
Blonde hair blue eyes and Italian? I don't think I've ever been to that part of Italy

Good light overall, but clone out the strands of hair projecting out of the (assumed) Mom's nose in the last shot.

Thanks for for input bcerasani!

Albert

Nov 21, 2009 at 02:51 AM

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p.1 #20 · A very Italian Family

floppydamage wrote:
bcerasani wrote:
Blonde hair blue eyes and Italian? I don't think I've ever been to that part of Italy

Thanks floppydamage!

No offending intended

Albert

Nov 21, 2009 at 02:52 AM

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