First real shot at Senior pictures

[mackb]

This was more difficult than I thought it would be. I think the composition was OK and I made him feel comfortable with the shoot, my biggest problem was exposure and some of the harsh shadows from being outside. I didn’t charge much so I think they'll be happy

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/phocasphotography/276_7695-01copy.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/phocasphotography/277_7720-02x.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/phocasphotography/276_7664-01xx.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/phocasphotography/276_7616-01sepiaborder.jpg

[mackb]

Looking at two of them at work I noticed some noise problem, The prints don't look like that!

[symes]

I like your composition and he does look at ease, but I think you need more light on his face...it seems very dark...

Great start...

Cheers,

[Mike Smith]

I think he looks really uncomfortable, in all but the third one. Like he's all tensed up. And I know it's not your call, but why did he wear those jeans to have his picture taken? They look ridiculous.

[Titus213]

It looks like you got the background exposed properly. He on the other hand could use some more light - more fill flash. They are interesting poses but I still have a hard time with the dressed down look today. Business casual is one thing, grunge, while a style for sure, is something else.

Exposure - I bumped #2 by +25 contrast and it looks much better. The noise in the last one could be partially the result of compression but there does seem to be a lot.

[mackb]

Thanks For the feedback, I agreee with the lighting issue and I will fix it before I hand over any pictures. I took them in RAW and then tried to correct the light, I need to adjust my monitor (in photoshop the're not too dark, but viewing with windows..........too dark!)

Again thanks everyone for the help!

If it wasn't for this forum I would be to worlds worst wanna be photographer!

[SolPics]

Fill flash definitely.

[scotgasch]

Just a tip on the posing...one main issue that most all high school guys have, is the "big neck" thing. Next time try to point it out and make it a joke but try to get them to look a bit more relaxed. They tend to tense up thier "muscles" to try to look "manly"