I took my camera along with me on a recent trip to NYC with my girlfriend. We messed around with a couple of poses and I think they came out alright. I really want to get into portraits so let me know how I can become better. I was using my canon 50d with the kit lens which is a canon 28-135 is. Thanks for looking.

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The first thing that strikes me is the high iso setting, I think you could have use a lower one resulting in a longer exposure time. But still there would have been no problem hand holding in all but the last picture. That would have reduced the noise some what. That being said I like the idee in the first one the most with the beautyful colors of nature depicturing against the gray of the city. Not being an expert I'll leave it for the others to cc the rest.

Having your "own" model sure helps, so keep on practising with your gf and you will get there.

Hello...

I see you are relatively new here. Welcome to posting pics here.

First...my standard intro to anyone "new" to me on this forum...
My comments or suggestions below are not a criticism of you, your model, your talent or skill. I offer them in a friendly tone of voice and with the sole intent to help you with a second POV and set of eyes. If you read sincere questions and simple suggestions as "criticism" of you, then you will miss how I am trying to help you. All smilies I post are genuine and sincere.

Of course this may be your own "style" or your own "vision" and I suppose we can assume that the images look just like they do because that is exactly how you like them. That is OK too. It just shows that there are differences of "opinion" on what looks good. IF these are exactly what you want and like, then by all means continue making your images look like that and have fun doing it. As I always say: "Follow your own muse."
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Ahh....Central Park...and a pretty girl....such nice memories!

You have several GOOD things going for you:

1. Pretty Model
2. Nice Camera
3. Good lens (good for many purposes)
4. Great location.

My Simple Suggestion for YOU: Keep it fun for her.

Why?

Often, photographers point the camera at their loved ones so much (many times)...the subjects feel disconnected from the person behind the camera and more like an "object."

My Simple Suggestion: Be Remote! (Find out how by following the link below)

What else does one need?

1. Composition
2. Use of light

Etc..etc..


You may not be a "newbie" photographer, and you may not be a new visitor to FM, but I believe you will find some of the suggestions beneficial.

Newbies or New to FM?
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/825552

Your exposure compensation is listed as minus one stop. Why? You may have hit the dial accidentally.

You have a good start and a willing (captive?) subject. Follow Steady's advice.

Drop your ISO down to something reasonable. (400) The noise isn't noticeable in the small jpegs, but I suspect if you look closely, it's there. Just keep your shutter speed up to reasonable levels and you'll be fine.

Finally, shoot more. You don't necessarily have to post them, but shoot more anyway. That's the best way to learn. Now quit reading my crap and go grab your camera and have at it!