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nextelbuddy
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · A Better late than never mothers day mini session

SO this was supposed to take place well before mothers day so that the images could be printed ad given to their mom for mothers day... well this didn't happen until yesterday bummer due to non stop rain 3 weekends in a row :rolleyes:

we made the most of a dreary day and took advantage of some nice soft light and even got lucky when the sun peeked through a few times (had to act fast as it was gone faster than it came)

I was pretty happy with these images, I stepped away from my normal muted tone processing on these since the colors really popped and I wanted to give off the springy vibe.

I got some great images of the adult kids with their mom and them some individual ones of each of them for mom to have as well.

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DSC_4561 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

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DSC_4607 triptych by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

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DSC_4666 triptych by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

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DSC_4677 triptych by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

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DSC_4733 triptych by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

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DSC_4745 b&w by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

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DSC_4755 b&w by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

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DSC_4774 by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

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DSC_4794 tilt by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

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DSC_4800 tilt by nextelbuddy, on Flickr

May 19, 2013 at 11:53 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · A Better late than never mothers day mini session

Nice bright session! Love the interaction with each other and the viewer

Phil

May 19, 2013 at 12:33 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · A Better late than never mothers day mini session

Very nicely done. like the vibrant colors.

May 19, 2013 at 01:23 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · A Better late than never mothers day mini session

I will tell you that I like the photos. Unfortunately, you learn very little from compliments. The greatest thing you can do to improve your work is to learn "posing" . Take some classes, spend time with an old pro, visit a museum.
I asked a master one time to review my portfolio. That afternoon I was embarassed, hurt, angry but I learned a lot. Anyone can push the shutter button but a real photographer studies how to flatter his subject. Learn perspective and lighting. You have the basic eye and you can only get better!

May 20, 2013 at 09:03 AM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · A Better late than never mothers day mini session

I think Mom will be happy with these. That is what really matters here...

I do like your work in post processing...

May 20, 2013 at 09:29 AM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · A Better late than never mothers day mini session

JoJo Gunn wrote:
I will tell you that I like the photos. Unfortunately, you learn very little from compliments. The greatest thing you can do to improve your work is to learn "posing" . Take some classes, spend time with an old pro, visit a museum.
I asked a master one time to review my portfolio. That afternoon I was embarrassed, hurt, angry but I learned a lot. Anyone can push the shutter button but a real photographer studies how to flatter his subject. Learn perspective and lighting. You have the basic eye and you can only get better!

Id love to hear more about the posing bit... I do struggle with posing but mainly because I find it hard to get someone into a pose they have never done before and may feel uncomfortable and then lock or freeze up and look more awkward.

I try to do a mixture of guided poses but ones they just fall into and I say hold it that looks good.. doing that i see that the subject remains happy, has genuine smiles because they are not in a pose that they feel restricted in or uncomfortable in.

If you have any pointers on different poses i'd love to hear them and i appreciate the feedback!

May 20, 2013 at 09:46 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · A Better late than never mothers day mini session

These are well done and are sure to please your customer.

Look at #1, then scroll the picture so that the OOF pavement is hidden. It looks better when I do that. Of course you'll have to re-crop all around to save the ratio, but there is room for that.

May 20, 2013 at 10:40 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · A Better late than never mothers day mini session

this is a GREAT series... although I seem to always look at the daughter in pink first since the color stands out so much.

May 20, 2013 at 03:48 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · A Better late than never mothers day mini session

Great shots just #1 is bugging me with the weird horizon.

May 20, 2013 at 07:30 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · A Better late than never mothers day mini session

nextelbuddy wrote:
Id love to hear more about the posing bit... I do struggle with posing but mainly because I find it hard to get someone into a pose they have never done before and may feel uncomfortable and then lock or freeze up and look more awkward.

I try to do a mixture of guided poses but ones they just fall into and I say hold it that looks good.. doing that i see that the subject remains happy, has genuine smiles because they are not in a pose that they feel restricted in or uncomfortable in.

If you have any pointers on...Show more →

Your attitude is sometimes lacking in today's instant photographers! Arms: reaching an arm toward the camera make the arm appear larger than reality. Hands: try not to show the flat part of a hand.....instead, show the edge......the flat part of the hand shows too much protoplasm. Feet: standing flat footed with both feet is not flattering........transfer weight to one foot or the other and once again try not to show the flat side of the foot, point the toe.

This is a good start in developing your skills. View the works of the "old masters" and you will see these refinements. Accepting what the client feels comfortable with is not fair to the client. They are paying YOU for your talent, skill and training.......otherwise why not let uncle Charley push the button.
Your attitude tells me your are not an "instant photographer".

May 21, 2013 at 09:33 AM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · A Better late than never mothers day mini session

JoJo Gunn wrote:
Your attitude is sometimes lacking in today's instant photographers! Arms: reaching an arm toward the camera make the arm appear larger than reality. Hands: try not to show the flat part of a hand.....instead, show the edge......the flat part of the hand shows too much protoplasm. Feet: standing flat footed with both feet is not flattering........transfer weight to one foot or the other and once again try not to show the flat side of the foot, point the toe.

This is a good start in developing your skills. View the works of the "old masters" and you will see...Show more →

Thanks for the feedback, I'll take some of it into consideration towards future sessions.

May 28, 2013 at 03:34 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · A Better late than never mothers day mini session

Well done! love the colour. In #2, you blurred the man's legs during postprocess, and that makes it unreal and weird. The same thing happens in the last three photos.

May 28, 2013 at 04:37 PM


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