My first Portraits

My first Portraits · 07:30 PM

Hi,just wanted to post my first portaits using umbrella lights.Got alot to learn would appreciate any comment or critique.Pics with the K20D -Sigma 17-70.I hope to get myself a flashgun for christmas hoping that will make a difference.I like the soft focus effect dont know how other ppl feel bout it but the customer was very happy with it.
Thnx Paul
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roentarre · 12-09-2008, 09:17 PM

She is a very beautiful lady. The last shot is a little backfocused.

Jimbo · 12-09-2008, 10:38 PM

I really like the second shot! JIMBO

marcusyoung · 12-09-2008, 11:52 PM

Agree with Jimbo, 2nd shot is the best.

marcus

cupic · 12-10-2008, 12:53 AM

Being the first its a good attempt and you always have a platform to build apond

cheers

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 12-10-2008, 01:32 AM

The first two shots are very nice, thanks for posting them.

sawtooth235 · 12-10-2008, 11:02 AM

Nice first attempt.

You might want to move the subject a little further from the background and use a larger lens opening to throw the background more out-of-focus. This will bring more attention to the subject and less to the almost in focus background.

Keep working on it, you have a great start going.

My 2 cents worth,

Ray

Thumper473 · 12-10-2008, 11:40 AM

I agree about the second shot but don't give up on those cameo shots. That third shot comes very close to a cameo and I think they are the best portrait shot. They also happen to be one of the toughest to get, well, at least for me they are tough to get.

Job well done and keep up the good work!

trumpyman · 12-10-2008, 01:19 PM

thnx for suggestions,i wasnt sure bout the 3rd pic but i dont mind soft focus,Ive got alot of learnig to do, i ordered a Nissin Pz40i flash yesterday never used a flash gun b4 so lookin forward to the challenge.Hoping to improve results.
Thnx ppl
Paul

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12-10-2008, 01:19 PM	#9
trumpyman Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 248 Original Poster	thnx thnx for suggestions,i wasnt sure bout the 3rd pic but i dont mind soft focus,Ive got alot of learnig to do, i ordered a Nissin Pz40i flash yesterday never used a flash gun b4 so lookin forward to the challenge.Hoping to improve results. Thnx ppl Paul

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roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	She is a very beautiful lady. The last shot is a little backfocused.

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Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	I really like the second shot! JIMBO

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marcusyoung Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,123	Agree with Jimbo, 2nd shot is the best. marcus

12-10-2008, 12:53 AM	#5
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	Being the first its a good attempt and you always have a platform to build apond cheers

12-10-2008, 01:32 AM	#6
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	The first two shots are very nice, thanks for posting them.

12-10-2008, 11:02 AM	#7
sawtooth235 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orange Park, Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 886	Nice first attempt. You might want to move the subject a little further from the background and use a larger lens opening to throw the background more out-of-focus. This will bring more attention to the subject and less to the almost in focus background. Keep working on it, you have a great start going. My 2 cents worth, Ray

12-10-2008, 11:40 AM	#8
Thumper473 Guest	I agree about the second shot but don't give up on those cameo shots. That third shot comes very close to a cameo and I think they are the best portrait shot. They also happen to be one of the toughest to get, well, at least for me they are tough to get. Job well done and keep up the good work!