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p.1 #1 · Nichole - Senior Picture/First Time


Hey guys,

This is my first attempt at senior pictures, let me know what you think, always open to cc.

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Senior Picture - Nichole by Dylan Merlo Photography, on Flickr

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Nichole - Senior Picture by Dylan Merlo Photography, on Flickr

These pictures were taken with a Canon 40D, and the Lens I used was a Canon 50mm F/1.8.

I was shooting in AV Mode, using Autofocus, with the Aperture set to 1.8 and an ISO of 250.

Thanks,
Dylan


Edited on Oct 31, 2010 at 09:40 AM · View previous versions



Oct 31, 2010 at 09:26 AM
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p.1 #2 · Nichole - Senior Picture/First Time


Demerlo.........I'm no pro, but I like them, as well as the lighting. Can you share the equip. that you used as well as settings (Manual, AV, TV etc.)

Thanks,
Bob



Oct 31, 2010 at 09:37 AM
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p.1 #3 · Nichole - Senior Picture/First Time


Thank you, I'll edit the post and throw all that information in for you.


Oct 31, 2010 at 09:38 AM
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p.1 #4 · Nichole - Senior Picture/First Time


hi,

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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QUICK Observation for you:

She is pretty, that always helps.

She has a nice smile. That helps too.

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Work on your posing.

Also..

Look at the #1 image. Look at the SKIN TONE (color/hue) of her face. Look in the shadows. Notice the color.

It appears to me (using a recently calibrated monitor) that your skin tones are OFF with some yellow/green bias in there.


I hope these comments help you.
Steady





Oct 31, 2010 at 10:00 AM
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p.1 #5 · Nichole - Senior Picture/First Time


I love her hair. I don't care for the post work, and/or lack of light on her.


Oct 31, 2010 at 10:30 AM
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p.1 #6 · Nichole - Senior Picture/First Time


She is very beautiful,am I seeing things in pic 2 or is the shirt see through.


Oct 31, 2010 at 01:23 PM
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p.1 #7 · Nichole - Senior Picture/First Time


For me the background is too distorted. Why shoot outside if you can no longer tell if it is a nature background or a flat studio background. I would like more a llittle more DOF.


Oct 31, 2010 at 02:07 PM
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p.1 #8 · Nichole - Senior Picture/First Time


lifthard2001 wrote:
She is very beautiful,am I seeing things in pic 2 or is the shirt see through.


I see that too...
ha



Oct 31, 2010 at 02:29 PM
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p.1 #9 · Nichole - Senior Picture/First Time


lifthard2001 wrote:
She is very beautiful,am I seeing things in pic 2 or is the shirt see through.


I believe that's her bra.



Oct 31, 2010 at 02:33 PM
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p.1 #10 · Nichole - Senior Picture/First Time


Just and updated picture with a fixed skin tone.


IMG_3235.jpg by Dylan Merlo Photography, on Flickr

Edited on Nov 04, 2010 at 09:47 PM · View previous versions



Nov 03, 2010 at 07:09 PM
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p.1 #11 · Nichole - Senior Picture/First Time


Skin tones are horrible. No good light on the face. Get some sunlight (even if reflected), or some softened strobe on that face to make it pop since it should be the main focus of the photo.

Always remember, photography is all about light... especially color photography. Shading a face in a people shot almost never works.

Work out a way to get some softened sunlight on the face and you will see a nice improvement in your shots.



Nov 03, 2010 at 10:56 PM





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