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25-06-10, 04:26 AM
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Christina Quick Portrait

This is really my first attempt at any sort of portrait photography.
Didn't have much time to take them, we were on the move.
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25-06-10, 10:43 AM
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Re: Christina Quick Portrait

Really like the first one Christy - great composition and capture of a good pose

The second one just looks a bit too soft, and the post and composition isn't as good as the first.

Nice to see you back tho! Post more photos of what you been up ta!
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25-06-10, 11:48 AM
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Re: Christina Quick Portrait

I prefer the first to the second like Azz because the focus isn't so good on the second. Its hard to get eyes behind the glasses sharp isn't it. There is a trick to it but I can't remember it right now.

I think the composition of the first would be improved if you cropped off a bit from the left and maybe a little from the bottom. You could aim to get the eye on the left to be a third down and a third across (see the tutorial on 'rule of thirds').

The lighting in the first seems good and bright without being too bright and blowing the highlights.
You have got catchlights in her eye which is good - they are important for bringing eyes alive.
The other side of her face is rather dark which gives a dramatic mood but if you wanted to reduce that you could put a reflector on that side to bring a bit more soft light in.
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25-06-10, 02:57 PM
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Re: Christina Quick Portrait

Applying a noise reduction filter to close-up portraits will produce better skin appearance.
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25-06-10, 04:04 PM
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Re: Christina Quick Portrait

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I prefer the first to the second like Azz because the focus isn't so good on the second. Its hard to get eyes behind the glasses sharp isn't it. There is a trick to it but I can't remember it right now..
Manual focus probably!

Not really sure about these, not very constructive I know, but somehow they don't grab me and I can't help but feel they are the sort of thing you see on the inside of a book cover. I have a feeling that overall they're edging towards a little serious and make the model look a bit old fashioned and academic.

Personally I feel they may come over softer on the model and more flattering in colour with a little work in PP. It maybe I haven't expressed it very well, but I feel the whole tone makes the model look a bit dowdy and not a focus of interest and character, in fact a bit grey and monotone. Most people aren't like that and I'm sure this model, Christina' has a lovely character and expressive personality when captured in the right way.
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