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ClinchShots · 07-24-2012, 10:04 AM

I am so used to Action / Sports shots I thought I'd give something else a try just to see how my camera held up. Please critique on what I could do to make these better. I choose the angles and poses, and tried to be as creative as possible. Thanks guys!

Last edited by ClinchShots; 04-16-2014 at 10:58 PM.

GDRoth · 07-24-2012, 12:20 PM

they look like action shots to these old eyes.........

deaning · 07-24-2012, 05:59 PM - **1 Like**

Shot 3 could do with some fill light on the face to bring out her features, the last pic I would crop close as the vents are distracting and just the bricks as the background would focus all the attention on the model. #2 looks a little awkward because of the crinkles in her dress I think. Having the material taught would accentuate her lovely curves. Just my 2c! Good work!

ClinchShots · 07-25-2012, 08:37 AM

thanks for the tips!

GerryL · 07-25-2012, 09:32 AM

Yuo might want to do some Post processing too to make the model stand out and also fix the exposure.
You can do a lot with PP, even blur background or just highlight a certain part of the photo.

GerryL · 07-25-2012, 09:56 AM

Here's with a little tweaking with Photoshop.
I hope, I did it right.. =)

ClinchShots · 07-25-2012, 06:37 PM

nicely done... I use GIMP but I'm still learning

GerryL · 07-26-2012, 06:58 AM

That's good that you are learning 'coz PP is a part of making good images more-so if you are shooting RAW.
Keep it up, you've got nice shots that just need a bit of tweaking and practice.. Good work nonetheless. =)

fxprocc · 08-10-2012, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by deaning

Shot 3 could do with some fill light on the face to bring out her features, the last pic I would crop close as the vents are distracting and just the bricks as the background would focus all the attention on the model. #2 looks a little awkward because of the crinkles in her dress I think. Having the material taught would accentuate her lovely curves. Just my 2c! Good work!

what he just said. Great model. I think with her you should definitely crop close, she has very nice tattoos and her skin color is very even. Backgrounds are over rated.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-11-2012, 07:29 AM

IMHO you need to show the complete lassie, in every shot her feet are either missing or very tightly cropped on the edge, get a little extra space around her.

But hey a bonnie lassie, I forgive you.

07-24-2012, 10:04 AM	#1
ClinchShots Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 437	First time shooting a non sports photo Lens: Sigma 1:2.8-4.5 24-135mm Camera: Pentax K-X Photo Location: Peacock Park AZ I am so used to Action / Sports shots I thought I'd give something else a try just to see how my camera held up. Please critique on what I could do to make these better. I choose the angles and poses, and tried to be as creative as possible. Thanks guys! Last edited by ClinchShots; 04-16-2014 at 10:58 PM.

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07-24-2012, 12:20 PM	#2
GDRoth Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: S.E. Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 830	they look like action shots to these old eyes.........

07-24-2012, 05:59 PM - 1 Like	#3
deaning Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 737	Shot 3 could do with some fill light on the face to bring out her features, the last pic I would crop close as the vents are distracting and just the bricks as the background would focus all the attention on the model. #2 looks a little awkward because of the crinkles in her dress I think. Having the material taught would accentuate her lovely curves. Just my 2c! Good work!

07-25-2012, 08:37 AM	#4
ClinchShots Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 437 Original Poster	thanks for the tips!

07-25-2012, 09:32 AM	#5
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	Yuo might want to do some Post processing too to make the model stand out and also fix the exposure. You can do a lot with PP, even blur background or just highlight a certain part of the photo.

07-25-2012, 06:37 PM	#7
ClinchShots Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 437 Original Poster	nicely done... I use GIMP but I'm still learning

07-26-2012, 06:58 AM	#8
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	That's good that you are learning 'coz PP is a part of making good images more-so if you are shooting RAW. Keep it up, you've got nice shots that just need a bit of tweaking and practice.. Good work nonetheless. =)

08-10-2012, 01:10 PM	#9
fxprocc New Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bronx, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 12	Originally posted by deaning Shot 3 could do with some fill light on the face to bring out her features, the last pic I would crop close as the vents are distracting and just the bricks as the background would focus all the attention on the model. #2 looks a little awkward because of the crinkles in her dress I think. Having the material taught would accentuate her lovely curves. Just my 2c! Good work! what he just said. Great model. I think with her you should definitely crop close, she has very nice tattoos and her skin color is very even. Backgrounds are over rated.

08-11-2012, 07:29 AM	#10
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	IMHO you need to show the complete lassie, in every shot her feet are either missing or very tightly cropped on the edge, get a little extra space around her. But hey a bonnie lassie, I forgive you.

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