 Angie M. Murdock |
Newbie looking for lots of constructive criticism! Hi everyone, I've been playing around with photography for about a year now and I think I'm ready for some critiquing. Go ahead let me have it. I would truly appreciate any and all comments. I shoot with a Nikon D80. My biggest problem is trying to learn indoor portraits. I much prefer outdoor sports!
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John P. Sandstedt |
Essentially all of your portraits are dead centered. That's why they're deadly. Try to have your model assume body positions that allow you to place them in your shots using the Rule-of-Thirds. Also have them tilt their heads and shoulders to get interesting positioning. Finally, focus on the eyes. At wider apertures the depth of field will usually be smaller. Thus, you want the eyes sharp; viewers can accept some fuzzines so long as the eyes are sharp.
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Stacey M. Rodenas |
You seem to have a really good eye try some candid photography as well you might find that a little softer and tender, telling more of a story not ever shot should be dead on you can capture alot more feeling with some candid shots. Also what editing program do you have?
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Angie M. Murdock |
Thank you both for your input. Most of the modeling is done by my 3 year old daughter! She doesn't always like to sit in positions I'd like her to. What is the rule of thirds?? My editing program is PS Elements. How do you do candid studio portraits?? I'm sorry, I'm just so new at all this.
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sherry-adkins-photography.com - Sherry Karr Adkins Contact Sherry Karr Adkins Sherry Karr Adkins's Gallery |
Angie, one thing that stands out to me is your lighting. It is pretty flat. There is one photo called 'Time to be serious'. The lighting is good on this one. On your portraits you want to have more light on one side of the face and about 2 stops difference on the other. This gives it more of a 3 dimensional quality. I would suggest you study the winners in BP and try to see what makes them stand out. You might sign up for a class on BP or if your local college has any photo classes. But mainly, keep shooting, learning and having fun. You have a great start.
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W. |
Hi Angie, "How do you do candid studio portraits??" Obviously, 'candid' is never really gonna work in a studio setting. The subject knows full well why he/she is sitting there, don't they? Apply the magician's tool: smoke & mirrors. I.o.w. detract attention. Then expose at the right moment. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_thirds_%28photography%29 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composition_%28visual_arts%29 Have fun!
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