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matt1987
13th of January 2007 (Sat), 14:40
Yeah, "Malve" .. what a name :rolleyes::D anyhoo,.. she is simply gorgeous so here it goes (shot this afternoon):

http://www.sublimegraphic.com/people/14.jpg

PS: As always; I'd appreciate C&C. thanks in advance
matt1987
13th of January 2007 (Sat), 15:34
i knew nobody cared... lol ... (bumb)
queenbee288
13th of January 2007 (Sat), 15:40
I think it is a marvlous shot. Love the movement in the hair.
matt1987
13th of January 2007 (Sat), 15:47
thanks buddy.. i was using a fan to create that effect
TeeJay
13th of January 2007 (Sat), 15:58
Nice model, good photo. I can see two catchlights in her eyes, a main light to camera left and a fill light (or reflector) to camera right? (It might be worth actualy cloning out the smaller of those reflections )

What sort of lighting ratio were you using, as I feel that the photo appears a little flat, I think (IMHO) it would look better with a little more "shape", created by adjusting your lighting a little.

The B&W conversion looks good, I would like to see the original. Well done!

TJ
matt1987
13th of January 2007 (Sat), 16:09
Nice model, good photo. I can see two catchlights in her eyes, a main light to camera left and a fill light (or reflector) to camera right? (It might be worth actualy cloning out the smaller of those reflections )

you're right.. i was using a softbox to my left for the main light plus a slave (umbrella) to the right, which was at 1/4 power I believe. Most definitely you're right about those catchlights, I forgot to clone that little one out.

What sort of lighting ratio were you using, as I feel that the photo appears a little flat, I think (IMHO) it would look better with a little more "shape", created by adjusting your lighting a little.

I tried a couple of lighting setups (cross lighting) on her and imo this one comforted her the best. Though I can see what you mean.

I have another one where I did a different setup.. hows this?

http://www.sublimegraphic.com/people/15.jpg
TeeJay
13th of January 2007 (Sat), 16:37
I really like this pose, however the lights seem very low (level with her head) and are creating hot-spots on her cheeks. I would suggest turning the power down a little and retry, or using a meter.
Steiglitz
13th of January 2007 (Sat), 17:07
The skin tone graduations are too harsh...it is distracting.