People My Wife

alhpro · 09-27-2010, 08:53 PM

I have been working on lighting recently. I shot this photo of my wife tonight with one off camera flash. What does the forum think? I am really happy with the texture of the photo. I did do some post production on the photo. Please comment on anything you think could be improved upon.

I did shoot this photo with alot of shadow on purpose....

Thanks Andrew

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CasualPhil · 09-27-2010, 09:41 PM

A very intense shot- I don't think the shadow is distracting at all.

icywarm · 09-27-2010, 09:52 PM

it is a feeling piece for sure... and I like the feel... for me... I would like to see the detail in the iris... I can see the pores, lash, etc... I want to see the iris... something like this

taken by Lauren from a different site... I just saw hers today... and I think adding that detail of the iris will add the coup de grace to make this good image great...

ramair455 · 09-27-2010, 09:52 PM

Well, technically speaking, the "hot spot" her forehead is devoid of any detail. Not a good thing, just be careful with area contrast & exposure.

about iris detail, like the pic above, that ain't happening using speed light or studio light with minimal modeling lamps.

**Ash** · 09-27-2010, 11:01 PM

It's all about lighting.
Whilst I get the concept of drama intended here, I agree that it is more compelling with lighting focused on accentuating the eyes and eyebrow detail, and less on the freckles and skin pores.

alhpro · 09-28-2010, 06:17 AM

thanks for all the comments.... I will think more about the eyes and getting more detail there. I do think that having the iris visible would have been nice even though i like the darkness in the eye too. Overall I like the shot but i do agree it could be improved. Thanks again for the comments and please keep them coming! Andrew

09-27-2010, 08:53 PM	#1
alhpro Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: florida Posts: 105	My Wife Lens: Sigma 28-80 Camera: k200d ISO: 100 Shutter Speed: 1/150s Aperture: F8 I have been working on lighting recently. I shot this photo of my wife tonight with one off camera flash. What does the forum think? I am really happy with the texture of the photo. I did do some post production on the photo. Please comment on anything you think could be improved upon. I did shoot this photo with alot of shadow on purpose.... Thanks Andrew Attached Images

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09-27-2010, 09:41 PM	#2
CasualPhil Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: California Posts: 98	A very intense shot- I don't think the shadow is distracting at all.

09-27-2010, 09:52 PM	#3
icywarm Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatchewan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,278	it is a feeling piece for sure... and I like the feel... for me... I would like to see the detail in the iris... I can see the pores, lash, etc... I want to see the iris... something like this taken by Lauren from a different site... I just saw hers today... and I think adding that detail of the iris will add the coup de grace to make this good image great...

09-27-2010, 09:52 PM	#4
ramair455 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Okc Photos: Gallery Posts: 284	Well, technically speaking, the "hot spot" her forehead is devoid of any detail. Not a good thing, just be careful with area contrast & exposure. about iris detail, like the pic above, that ain't happening using speed light or studio light with minimal modeling lamps.

09-27-2010, 11:01 PM	#5
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	It's all about lighting. Whilst I get the concept of drama intended here, I agree that it is more compelling with lighting focused on accentuating the eyes and eyebrow detail, and less on the freckles and skin pores.

09-28-2010, 06:17 AM	#6
alhpro Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: florida Posts: 105 Original Poster	thanks for all the comments.... I will think more about the eyes and getting more detail there. I do think that having the iris visible would have been nice even though i like the darkness in the eye too. Overall I like the shot but i do agree it could be improved. Thanks again for the comments and please keep them coming! Andrew

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