People First portraits that will be in a brochure

First portraits that will be in a brochure · 10:34 AM

These are my first two professional portraits that will end up in a brochure. What do you think?

**eaglem** · 06-29-2011, 03:57 PM

Good lighting, colour is good and you've got sharp focus showing plenty of detail. In all, you should be quite happy with these shots.

kwetiaw · 06-29-2011, 05:39 PM

very nice indeed, well exposed! did you use camera meter or handheld meter?

**jeffshaddix** · 06-29-2011, 07:58 PM

Nice shots. The slight upward angle of view causes the figures to exhibit an imposing or empowered nature. This may be intentional depending on the purpose. If not, I'd recommend increasing the camera height. A flat angle is always safe, sometimes boring, and a downward angle can invoke a more peaceful, welcoming portrait (which also may or may not be good for a business portrait). On a second glance, the architecture in the background also pushes this "powerful" demeanor, so I'm going to assume that's intentional.

Personal taste, but I'd tighten the crop on the first one a bit, although losing that dark edge may not work for the composition. Hindsight is always 20/20, but perhaps having the lady stand a foot to the right may make a stronger composition with fill factor and lines (I always notice these things after the shoot :P).

Technically, I see no problems; the lighting, bokeh, sharpness, and color is very well done!

hockmasm · 06-30-2011, 01:00 PM

I used the camera meter.

hockmasm · 06-30-2011, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by jeffshaddix

Nice shots. The slight upward angle of view causes the figures to exhibit an imposing or empowered nature. This may be intentional depending on the purpose. If not, I'd recommend increasing the camera height. A flat angle is always safe, sometimes boring, and a downward angle can invoke a more peaceful, welcoming portrait (which also may or may not be good for a business portrait). On a second glance, the architecture in the background also pushes this "powerful" demeanor, so I'm going to assume that's intentional.

Personal taste, but I'd tighten the crop on the first one a bit, although losing that dark edge may not work for the composition. Hindsight is always 20/20, but perhaps having the lady stand a foot to the right may make a stronger composition with fill factor and lines (I always notice these things after the shoot :P).

Technically, I see no problems; the lighting, bokeh, sharpness, and color is very well done!

thanks for the critique. i did the slightly lower angle to give them some power

they are alumni to a college so i wanted them to look professional you know.

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06-29-2011, 03:57 PM	#2
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,144	Good lighting, colour is good and you've got sharp focus showing plenty of detail. In all, you should be quite happy with these shots.

06-29-2011, 05:39 PM	#3
kwetiaw Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 174	very nice indeed, well exposed! did you use camera meter or handheld meter?

06-29-2011, 07:58 PM	#4
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Nice shots. The slight upward angle of view causes the figures to exhibit an imposing or empowered nature. This may be intentional depending on the purpose. If not, I'd recommend increasing the camera height. A flat angle is always safe, sometimes boring, and a downward angle can invoke a more peaceful, welcoming portrait (which also may or may not be good for a business portrait). On a second glance, the architecture in the background also pushes this "powerful" demeanor, so I'm going to assume that's intentional. Personal taste, but I'd tighten the crop on the first one a bit, although losing that dark edge may not work for the composition. Hindsight is always 20/20, but perhaps having the lady stand a foot to the right may make a stronger composition with fill factor and lines (I always notice these things after the shoot :P). Technically, I see no problems; the lighting, bokeh, sharpness, and color is very well done!

06-30-2011, 01:00 PM	#5
hockmasm Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 353 Original Poster	I used the camera meter.

06-30-2011, 01:06 PM	#6
hockmasm Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 353 Original Poster	Originally posted by jeffshaddix Nice shots. The slight upward angle of view causes the figures to exhibit an imposing or empowered nature. This may be intentional depending on the purpose. If not, I'd recommend increasing the camera height. A flat angle is always safe, sometimes boring, and a downward angle can invoke a more peaceful, welcoming portrait (which also may or may not be good for a business portrait). On a second glance, the architecture in the background also pushes this "powerful" demeanor, so I'm going to assume that's intentional. Personal taste, but I'd tighten the crop on the first one a bit, although losing that dark edge may not work for the composition. Hindsight is always 20/20, but perhaps having the lady stand a foot to the right may make a stronger composition with fill factor and lines (I always notice these things after the shoot :P). Technically, I see no problems; the lighting, bokeh, sharpness, and color is very well done! thanks for the critique. i did the slightly lower angle to give them some power they are alumni to a college so i wanted them to look professional you know.