Model deep in thought

[jasonco]

Hey People,

Have a look at this photo and tell me what you think it portrays? What's the feeling of the photo and how could it be improved?

Cheers
Jason

http://www.coledigital.com/Distracted.JPG

[Mark Kemp]

For me it doesnt work - sorry.

For a pic in that pose her expression is wrong or for a pic of a girl in a thoughtful mood the pose is wrong.

[ssim]

I like the pose overall. Her eyes are saying "would you hurry up and shoot the damn thing". There doesn't seem to be the look of sincerity or deep thought in her eyes.

I like the lighting and the tones. Keep on a posting.

[msvadi]

I think that DOF should be increased for this kind of shot. Also, brighter background would work better in my opinion.

[eland]

Hi Jason

I didn't know you posted here. Welcome.

People see things differently and some comments are rather harsh.

If your subject likes the pic, then it is a success.
Also good to get away from the subject staring into the lens..

The background here works very well and the lighting is good.

Personally I find this image very pleasing.
A lovely girl and you show her to good advantage in this photograph.

Well done

Kind regards
hal

[jasonco]

Hi Hal,

I only post here since you told me about this site. Your a wealth of knowledge and im honoured to know you.

Its nice to have people commenting on my photos. It just goes to show that everyone has different ideas and dislikes.

Cheers
Jason

[stopbath]

Sorry, but I think this shot fails to convey anything.

It doesn't jive. Loose the expression, or loose the starkness.

[henkbos]

I think the lighting is great, the model and pose don't work for me though.

[Moly]

People are right, it sure is a strange mix of pose and expression but I like it a lot.
At the end of the day, I spent more time looking at this picture, than any other I've looked at today, and that's got to be a good thing right?
..and i think the background works well. works for me anyway :-)

Martin

[BOBinsane]

ehh I don't think she's dressed up right for the scene. I don't know I like to see people in the enviroments that they're dressed for. If I was wearing a suit and tie and looking professional i'd like to have a business district blured behind me to sort of show the person I am.

The woman looks somewhat attractive to me, but wearing a bikini in the middle of darkness doesn't work for me :-/

[perfectpixel]

what I really think?
what I really, really think?
really...?
OK, you asked for it:
I want your job
:)

[jasonco]

Hey Unstuck,

LOL Yeah I get that quiet a bit. I have about 40 assistants waiting to help... my wife is my assistant though. She fixes up all the hair and boobs and everything else. As a "wannabe" Professional photographer I dont think its appropraitte for me to be touching the models. Its better if a woman touches a woman.

I sort of fell into this work. A good mate of mine has a modelling / promotional agency and he asked me to do some photos for him and his business partner. Since then I seem to be doing more and more work. They both say I have an eye for a good shot that doesnt make the girl look cheap.

I actually work in I.T. but since that industry is slowly dieing I want to get out of I.T. and do photography full time.

Cheers
Jason

P.S. Believe it or not its actually quiet hard work.. really!

[new girl on the bloc]

to me she does not look to be that 'deep in thought'. and i don't know that 'being deep in thought' and in that pose and in the bikini go together. i also agree about increased dof to being everything into focus. lighting is great!

[RedShoesGirl]

new girl on the bloc wrote:
to me she does not look to be that 'deep in thought'. and i don't know that 'being deep in thought' and in that pose and in the bikini go together. i also agree about increased dof to being everything into focus. lighting is great!

I agree with just about all of this. Deep in thought in a bikini with heels. Hmmmm, I don't think so. Pretty girl but if you are going to shoot a model in a bikini then shoot her in the right environment and nix the heels. If you are shooting a model for her portfolio for a body shot, then a studio shot is just fine, but then show her whole body. This shot looks cheap.

RSG

[perfectpixel]

jason,
I believe it is hard work.
that's why i was a little confused at another thread (was it you) asking how to avoid being "excited" when shooting nudes.
I think I would be so concerned about the settings and the composition that I would be oblivious to anything else.
I'm in the biotech industry. Would love to be an aviation photographer (with a few models thrown in :) )
Had my hands on a 10D at bestbuy (of all places) today, but shyed away because of the price tag. Still have sweaty palms over it....

[jasonco]

unstuck wrote:
jason,
I believe it is hard work.
that's why i was a little confused at another thread (was it you) asking how to avoid being "excited" when shooting nudes.
I think I would be so concerned about the settings and the composition that I would be oblivious to anything else.
I'm in the biotech industry. Would love to be an aviation photographer (with a few models thrown in :) )
Had my hands on a 10D at bestbuy (of all places) today, but shyed away because of the price tag. Still have sweaty palms over it....


Hey Unstuck,

Actually I was aksing more for my assistant than me. I dont really have that problem, however my junior assistant on the other hand has way more time to have that issue. I do try and keep him busy. (no problem when the wife comes along to a shoot though!).

Cheers
Jason

[jasonco]

UPDATE:

After submitting several photos to my customer, the photo that was chosen is the photo I posted here. The customer says that this photo captures the girl in question the best he has seen. So I guess it can't be all bad then eh?

Also people should feel free to say what they "like" about the photo rather than just dislikes. None of us will ever learn if we all just criticise everyone without adding and positive feedback / fixing suggestions.

Cheers
Jason