A second go at "modeling" photos

[Digitalwave]

This is my reshoot of the thread I posted earlier in the week, that a lot of you commented on. I got a lot of awesome advice and I think these are an improvement over the first set.

This is only my second time shooting portraits so be nice! But I still have a ton to learn so comments, advice, and critiques are encouraged.

All of these were shot on my EX 18-50, wide open at f/2.8, ISO 400, about 1/125 shutters.

1
http://www.stasisproductions.com/gallery/albums/album19/IMG_2635.jpg

2
http://www.stasisproductions.com/gallery/albums/album19/IMG_2639.jpg

3
http://www.stasisproductions.com/gallery/albums/album19/IMG_2642.jpg

4
http://www.stasisproductions.com/gallery/albums/album19/IMG_2648.jpg

5
http://www.stasisproductions.com/gallery/albums/album19/IMG_2670.jpg

6
http://www.stasisproductions.com/gallery/albums/album19/IMG_2626.jpg

[tomsters]

I don't like her expression. Otherwise, those are good photos.

[Digitalwave]

Thanks! She is still shy around the camera (I guess the body + grip and a big lens with a petal hood can be intimidating) but we are working on it.

To be honest I don't think portraiture/modeling is something I want to get into, but I like to be well rounded and get some practice with various types of shooting under my belt.

[adam*]

#3 is great, keep on taking photos!

[ajbalazic]

Big improvement over the original batch.
#1 is a nice, tight composition- with the shouders turned it is a pleasing portrait.
#2 is nice as well. I like the hand positioning- looks natural, but if you were using such a large aperature to throw the background oof, then you would have wanted her further away from the wall.
#3 is classic, sexy, sultry. I like it. Maybe a shot with more of her hips in the frame would add to the sex appeal.
#4 is nice- skin tones might be a little off but you'd have to see some edits side by side to see what looks best.
#5 is the least appealing- problem of lens choice- you are exagerating her face (nose) and it's not good.
#6 The best for last - by far my favourite! I love everything about it- great pose, composition, exposure, lighting and she looks so natural, calm.

Lighting is fantastic on all of them. I think it's time for you to get a traditional portrait lense like the 85mm f/1.2 ;)

[Digitalwave]

Thanks! I'm flattered. I was using my Siggie 18-50 wide open. Natural light and a reflector were used, so I was shooting wide open just to prevent camera shake. It's was fairly dark inside.

I really appreciate your comments.

[ric]

#3 is my fav