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TLiivo · 11-25-2010, 08:25 AM

Last edited by TLiivo; 11-29-2010 at 06:37 AM.

**Ash** · 11-25-2010, 12:54 PM

This is a very well executed portrait.
Well framed, well set up in terms of background, lighting and camera settings.
What stands out most in this image is the very plain, unimaginative pose the subject has!
A more charismatic expression would have transformed this portrait dramatically.
The bold contrast from the lighting setup suits a lively pose but as it is it lacks impact.

**jbinpg** · 11-25-2010, 07:13 PM

Agree with Ash. Lighting is superb. Pose is...well, boring. You should have an idea what mood you are trying to convey before taking the shot. Talk it over with the model and explore the best way to achieve the result.

TLiivo · 11-26-2010, 04:12 AM

Here are 3 others for critiques.

clark · 11-26-2010, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by TLiivo

Here are 3 others for critiques.

ok

1. wow that is harsh lighting- soften it up, what were you using for light, a torch? Would be nice if it had been lit better. Not liking the catch lights either, lighting from underneath the model never gives good results I find
2. silly pose, I don't dig it, also has lighting issues
3. unflattering, too much hair, she's not posed very well

the first one is the best, I even like the awkward pose- but I think it would be much better in context- like if he was a high school kid or something, set against a black studio background is boring

TLiivo · 11-29-2010, 06:33 AM

Thanks for all the comments.

Here are some studio portraits from today.

3rd was just for fun.

K-9 · 12-02-2010, 08:13 AM

Real or not, I don't like the idea of anyone pointing a gun at my lens!

11-25-2010, 08:25 AM	#1
TLiivo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 158	Portraits Lens: smc DAL 18-55mm Camera: Pentax K-m Photo Location: Estonia ISO: 100 Shutter Speed: 1/125s Aperture: F11 Last edited by TLiivo; 11-29-2010 at 06:37 AM.

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11-25-2010, 12:54 PM	#2
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	This is a very well executed portrait. Well framed, well set up in terms of background, lighting and camera settings. What stands out most in this image is the very plain, unimaginative pose the subject has! A more charismatic expression would have transformed this portrait dramatically. The bold contrast from the lighting setup suits a lively pose but as it is it lacks impact.

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jbinpg Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Prince George, BC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,546	Agree with Ash. Lighting is superb. Pose is...well, boring. You should have an idea what mood you are trying to convey before taking the shot. Talk it over with the model and explore the best way to achieve the result.

11-26-2010, 04:12 AM	#4
TLiivo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 158 Original Poster	Here are 3 others for critiques.

11-26-2010, 07:31 AM	#5
clark Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 301	Originally posted by TLiivo Here are 3 others for critiques. ok 1. wow that is harsh lighting- soften it up, what were you using for light, a torch? Would be nice if it had been lit better. Not liking the catch lights either, lighting from underneath the model never gives good results I find 2. silly pose, I don't dig it, also has lighting issues 3. unflattering, too much hair, she's not posed very well the first one is the best, I even like the awkward pose- but I think it would be much better in context- like if he was a high school kid or something, set against a black studio background is boring

11-29-2010, 06:33 AM	#6
TLiivo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 158 Original Poster	Thanks for all the comments. Here are some studio portraits from today. 3rd was just for fun.

12-02-2010, 08:13 AM	#7
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	Real or not, I don't like the idea of anyone pointing a gun at my lens!

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