airfrogusmc wrote:
Actually my experience is learning to see light and the ability to then use that is one of the most difficult things. I did formal studio portraits and table top commercial work for a very long time(decades and still do) and used all kinds of different artificial lighting and once you learn what modifiers give you the quality of light that you desire and you learn how to use light ratios the rest is pretty easy. And usually I was always trying to create a natural light kinda look. Still do when using supplemental lighting. But learning to see light is a very long journey and really takes a long time to master. Yoiu have a very good start. ...Show more →
Thank you. I think I have some skill particularly in seeing and using natural light, but I have a long way to go with studio. I'm thinking about purchasing the Lighting with Felix Kunze courses to help with that.
DanielScott wrote:
Thank you. I think I have some skill particularly in seeing and using natural light, but I have a long way to go with studio. I'm thinking about purchasing the Lighting with Felix Kunze courses to help with that.
Ditto to what others have said on the eye sharpness. What struck me is how this woman must be comfortable in her look, which is to her credit. I know many women who would never have allowed their picture to be taken with the eyebrows not symmetrical, and apparently no lipstick.
t45119 wrote:
Ditto to what others have said on the eye sharpness. What struck me is how this woman must be comfortable in her look, which is to her credit. I know many women who would never have allowed their picture to be taken with the eyebrows not symmetrical, and apparently no lipstick.
Tati is really such a good natured person and exudes so many traits of someone who has a beautiful soul. I agree that it's nice to see someone who relies so much on that aspect of herself in order to find security in herself. She's also very lucky to have such beauty on the outside that in my opinion matches the soul on the inside.
DanielScott wrote:
but regardless of my mistake I still feel like the portrait captured her sweet and optimistic disposition.
You didn't make a mistake. The portrait has a lot of character, and sometimes we favor character over technical accuracy. It's a choice (and a very good one, in my opinion), not a mistake!
I sat here and looked at it fullscreen for a hot minute, which doesn't always happen.
Oscarsmadness wrote:
You didn't make a mistake. The portrait has a lot of character, and sometimes we favor character over technical accuracy. It's a choice (and a very good one, in my opinion), not a mistake!
I sat here and looked at it fullscreen for a hot minute, which doesn't always happen.
Thank you. I'm usually pretty consistent about making sure the entire face in in focus. I'm glad I didn't cull this shot based on technical imperfections.
