 Michelle Ochoa |
Senior Portraits - critiques wanted I want to start taking senior pictures, so I've decided to experiment with my brother. Please look at my gallery at the senior poses, and tell me HONESTLY what you think. I can take it! I did learn a lot on my own, but I definitely need an outsiders / expert's / amateurs / someone with something to say's opinion. All is welcome and appreciated! Thanks!
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Denyse Clark |
Hi Michelle! I'm fairly new, and have only done a few seniors, so I'm still learning too! I think you're off to a very good start!! Good variety of posing, full length, and close up. Most are very well exposed. Good variety in backgrounds. 2 comments .... Senior 8 is backlit, a flash in that one would've let us see his face. Senior 6, personally I'd use that pose more for a girl than a guy. Definately keep at it, I think you're doing great! I've also found it helpful to study other local Senior studios work (check their websites), to see what they do for poses. Great inspiration.
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Michelle Ochoa |
Denyse, Thank you for your comments. I used a fill flash with all my shots, so I'm not sure what happened with #8. If you see #7, it's the same thing, maybe I moved a little to the left or something. Who knows. I didn't do many adjustments digitally either, because they're still in the proofing stage, but I could lighten his face up a bit. As for poses, most sites I looked at had the same few poses. It seems much easier to have variety with girls than guys! I'm looking to get a book on posing soon, we just kind of winged it! Thank you so much for your feedback. I appreciate it.
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Cyndee Wanyonyi |
Hi Michelle, I really like your posing/composition in most of them. It looks to me that the focus is WAY off... at least it was in the 8 that I sampled. Try setting your focus on one point, holding down the focus button, then recomposing. It will do wonders for your focus. You'll really notice a difference. Cyndee ><>
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Michelle Ochoa |
Cyndi, Thank you for your feedback. Which part needs to be more in focus? The eyes? What do you suggest I should focus on before I move it to compose? Thanks! Michelle
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Krystle Hill |
I think you have a very good eye, and with practice will do well. I also feel they are out of focus. Maybe not OUT of focus, but that you are focusing on the wrong part. I noticed in some pics his jacket is sharp, but his face is slightly blurred. I am very new to this so I could just be wrong though :D
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Michelle Ochoa |
The focus issue has definitely been brought to my attention by a few, so Krystie you're not wrong! I will try to center the camera on his face, then move to compose the shot. I think some of it may have to do with the fact that the filter I use needs an adapter, which sticks out about 3". In order to prevent vignetting, I need to zoom the lens, which probably narrows the focus field. At least now I have some ideas and a list of things to try the next time around. Thank you all for your feedback. I will post the new pictures after our next shoot.
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Slim Brady |
I didn't look at all of them , but I have an idea, Too stiff Try f4 - f5.6 until you get the focusing down
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Debbie Del Tejo |
One more observation on my part...try, when doing seniors, to get them also to wear something that is comfortable and that makes them feel more like themselves. They will be more comfortable and the portraits will look better. I save the cap and gown and the suit and tie for a nice backdrop and then do lots of casual outdoors.
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Michelle Ochoa |
You have all given me some great feedback, and some wonderful things to utilize when going into our next sitting. I appreciate it.
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Pete H |
Hello Michelle, Ya' gotta' get the seniors to chill out! LOL I seriously doubt the one senior runs around in a tux or suit all day. LOL
Pete
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Debbie Del Tejo |
One trick is to ask mom what kind of music he or she likes...then when they walk in, have some of that music playing.........IT TOTALLY MAKES THEM FEEL MORE RELAXED AND THEY THINK YOU ARE KOOL........they things we do for good photos!!!!!!!!
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