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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Jess in Studio

A couple of images of the lovely Jess in our home studio. A three light setup - two bare speedlights left and right back. AD200 with 12-inch , gritted beauty-dish key light. Converted to B&W image in Luminar.


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Jess B&W 1


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Jess B&W 2

Mar 24, 2021 at 10:52 AM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Jess in Studio

Nice images, I like the first one best, B&W versions looks good.

Mar 24, 2021 at 10:58 AM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Jess in Studio

Thank you!

Mar 24, 2021 at 11:30 AM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Jess in Studio

I like both images and I prefer the second one a little bit more for the eye contact. Personally, I would like to add a little bit fill light, just a tiny bit on the shadow part, at least in the face/neck area. Actually, it looks like it may be done by lifting the shadow in the face just a tiny bit. Again, that’s my opinion.

Joshua

Mar 24, 2021 at 01:01 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Jess in Studio

I *love* the vintage look of these... B/W conversion is spot-on.

I bit tricky with the tattoos, though. I have no problem with them (I have one), but hard to get in the mood when it is obviously a current photo trying to be old...if that makes sense.

Also, I would *slightly* clean up the acne on her face. Not to lose the detail, but just a tad.

HTH

g

Mar 24, 2021 at 01:12 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Jess in Studio

I really like both of these. I would have lit the seamless background just a frog's hair to separate her hair from the background a bit more.

Mar 24, 2021 at 01:37 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Jess in Studio

Thank you for the great and constructive feedback everyone, much appreciated! Definitely room for improvement on these - I'll have to play with the edit a bit more.

Good point on the tattoos but indeed hard to change :-).

Mar 24, 2021 at 02:04 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Jess in Studio

Yes some great advice to consider! I find her "outfit" very "era-esque" in a great way!!!!
I lived in that era and this is very familiar! Very well composed and processed.
Dan

Mar 25, 2021 at 09:05 AM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Jess in Studio

gheller wrote:
I *love* the vintage look of these... B/W conversion is spot-on.

I bit tricky with the tattoos, though. I have no problem with them (I have one), but hard to get in the mood when it is

HTH

g
I totally agree! They can make or break a composition if not handled well. Yes mood..good word!
Dan

Mar 25, 2021 at 09:07 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Jess in Studio

Really good feedback on the tattoos guys, it honestly hadn't crossed my mind during this shoot! Any suggestions on a "fix" (for this set and/or future sets?) ... of course a longer sleeve shirt comes to mind, lol, but maybe you have other suggestions I haven't thought of? ... really appreciate the constructive feedback!!

Mar 25, 2021 at 09:31 AM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Jess in Studio

Denverdutchman wrote:
Really good feedback on the tattoos guys, it honestly hadn't crossed my mind during this shoot! Any suggestions on a "fix" (for this set and/or future sets?) ... of course a longer sleeve shirt comes to mind, lol, but maybe you have other suggestions I haven't thought of? ... really appreciate the constructive feedback!!

I will defer to my peers! This is a "slippery slope" for me and advice would be welcomed also!
But then again, the subject may dictate how one might compose the image. And in that I am deficient!

Dan

Mar 25, 2021 at 11:12 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Jess in Studio

Great texture and lighting in the pants and sofa!

Mar 25, 2021 at 08:16 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Jess in Studio

Really nice. Very vintage look.

Mar 28, 2021 at 03:02 AM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Jess in Studio

Very good pictures.

I would say re the tattoos and vintage look... She isn't vintage in her look, her look maybe retro but it is not period correct and I don't think she meant to be. For example her hair styling, makeup, piercings, bra and indeed clothing are not close to a look from the past...

I mean all of this in a positive way - I like the tats and the piercings etc Its modern and real.

I just wanted to add a opposing view to others as I feel it is valid and worthwhile.

Apr 07, 2021 at 07:30 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Jess in Studio

Thanks for the feedback, appreciate it! ... You are correct, the clothing piercings, tattoos, etc. were not coordinated with the lighting setup. I think it works though :-) ... I'm really pleased with these images and the model loves them too.

Thanks again for all the positive and constructive feedback!!

Apr 07, 2021 at 01:33 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Jess in Studio

Adding a few more images from this same shoot with Jess. One thing I would do different next time is move the key light closer to my camera position to create more eye-contact interaction in the images. Still like these though :-).


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Jess Mirror


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Jess B&W Vintage

Jess B&W Vintage 2

Apr 07, 2021 at 01:42 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Jess in Studio

In looking at the added images, I will add my thoughts:

Overall, she has a "deer in the headlights" expression in all of them. This is an easy "go to" expression when delving into modeling style portraiture, but I challenge you to mix it up.

Some images are *way* too tight (especially for her bad complexion). Too much "side eye" (too much white showing in her eyes) and for G-d's sake, either remove or clone out the contact lenses.

B/W conversion is good.

HTH

g

Apr 07, 2021 at 08:33 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Jess in Studio

Apr 08, 2021 at 05:57 AM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Jess in Studio

gheller wrote:
In looking at the added images, I will add my thoughts:

Overall, she has a "deer in the headlights" expression in all of them. This is an easy "go to" expression when delving into modeling style portraiture, but I challenge you to mix it up.

Some images are *way* too tight (especially for her bad complexion). Too much "side eye" (too much white showing in her eyes) and for G-d's sake, either remove or clone out the contact lenses.

B/W conversion is good.

HTH

g

Very good feedback, thank you! I agree with the "deer in headlights" expression - I will change the light position next time, and work wit the model on more comfortable eye contact. ... I like the tight portraits, but can indeed work on the skin retouching. ... I hadn't noticed the contacts, lol, good tip!

Apr 08, 2021 at 01:24 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Jess in Studio

Denverdutchman wrote:
Very good feedback, thank you! I agree with the "deer in headlights" expression - I will change the light position next time, and work wit the model on more comfortable eye contact. ... I like the tight portraits, but can indeed work on the skin retouching. ... I hadn't noticed the contacts, lol, good tip!

My pleasure - thanks for being open to the feedback. I am sorry if it sounded a bit harsh - but I figured it would be more clear without the sugar coating.

Lots to like about these images - keep posting!

g

Apr 08, 2021 at 01:29 PM

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