photos for critique

[dou_b_14]

I shot these last night in Downtown Mcallen Tx. The photos are going to be used for their album cover....I was having a hard time getting both of my 580s to flash, and for some reason, 1 of the flashes kept turning off on its own...So i think for all of these photos, 1 flash was used...suggestions on how to make these better is appreciated..thanks
1. http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/el-dee/IMG_1156-22.jpg
2.http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/el-dee/IMG_1145-15.jpg
3.http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/el-dee/IMG_1237-69.jpg
4.http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/el-dee/IMG_1229-66.jpg
5.http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/el-dee/IMG_1221-59.jpg
6.http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/el-dee/IMG_1226-63.jpg
7.http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f340/el-dee/IMG_1210-52.jpg

[TonyP]

[quote=dou_b_14;4858526]I shot these last night in Downtown Mcallen Tx. The photos are going to be used for their album cover....I was having a hard time getting both of my 580s to flash, and for some reason, 1 of the flashes kept turning off on its own...So i think for all of these photos, 1 flash was used...suggestions on how to make these better is appreciated..thanks

7 is the best IMO. well lit, mean and moody :)

[dou_b_14]

7 is the best IMO. well lit, mean and moody :)[/quote]

thanks...appreciate that

[TonyP]

7 is the best IMO. well lit, mean and moody :)

thanks...appreciate that[/quote]

Actually, 3 is good too, try it in B/W .... bit more effective ?

[Suicidenote]

I really like #5 & #7

#3 the sign EATS being partially covered in the background distracts me.
#4 normally license plate numbers are not shown - maybe photoshop something related to the band into the plate (BCKSHOTS or something like that)

Understand that the flashes weren't working properly and like the overall darkness, but don't think enough contrast in the first couple group shots.

[dou_b_14]

I really like #5 & #7

#3 the sign EATS being partially covered in the background distracts me.
#4 normally license plate numbers are not shown - maybe photoshop something related to the band into the plate (BCKSHOTS or something like that)

Understand that the flashes weren't working properly and like the overall darkness, but don't think enough contrast in the first couple group shots.

thanks...hadnt noticed the eats sign

[livewire-photography.com]

Number 2 wihich is actually number 3 is pretty awesome.

[dou_b_14]

Number 2 wihich is actually number 3 is pretty awesome.
thanks....are you talking bout the one with the eats sign behind them?

[livewire-photography.com]

i am indeed, and i like the last one and No.5

[dou_b_14]

cool....thanks

[roman_t]

5 is good but 7 is better. that's a key frame.

[johnstoy]

I like the verticals better.

[LBaldwin]

My suggestion is to backlit the subjects more. Not enough seperation between them and the background. Camera angles and poses are good drag the shutter next time to get as much ambient BG light as possible that will assist in the sep.

[dou_b_14]

My suggestion is to backlit the subjects more. Not enough seperation between them and the background. Camera angles and poses are good drag the shutter next time to get as much ambient BG light as possible that will assist in the sep.
thanks...ill work on that. I wanted the 2nd flash to light their backs, but it wasnt working:(

[René Damkot]

I like #5 and 7
suggestions on how to make these better is appreciated..thanks

Get your equipment to do what it should, so you can concentrate on the lighting and images. ;)

The first are too "flat" (lighting almost on camera axis), and shadows sometimes too harsh. You might want to use an umbrella.

I like lighting on #5 best.

[dou_b_14]

I like #5 and 7


Get your equipment to do what it should, so you can concentrate on the lighting and images. ;)

The first are too "flat" (lighting almost on camera axis), and shadows sometimes too harsh. You might want to use an umbrella.

I like lighting on #5 best.

thanks....will do

[bigbaby987]

be careful of distracting stuff in the background of your images.. you want full attention on your subjects unless the environment helps define the subject...

[DwightMcCann]

What's with the sunglasses in the middle of the night?

[dou_b_14]

What's with the sunglasses in the middle of the night?
hahaha...dont know. Rappers love to wear shades for photos. I say 95% of my rapper shots include shades. Even in dark venues you can find them wearing their shades.......

[DwightMcCann]

hahaha...dont know. Rappers love to wear shades for photos. I say 95% of my rapper shots include shades. Even in dark venues you can find them wearing their shades.......

I was kidding ... I know it's "a look" and not nearly so stupid looking as wearing a baseball cap backwards or worse yet off to the side ... or having your pants waist down around your knees! But at that age, it's anything to look "Cool" I guess. Brings to mind something about lemmings. ;)

[dou_b_14]

lol you were scaring me for a second Dwight...I thought you werent "hip to the game" ANYMORE...hahaha

[DwightMcCann]

lol you were scaring me for a second Dwight...I thought you werent "hip to the game" ANYMORE...hahaha

I'm not! But at my age, no one expects ANYTHING from you so it's OK! :lol::lol::lol:

[dou_b_14]

lol

[johnstoy]

This set looks even better, the second time around.

[dou_b_14]

This set looks even better, the second time around.
thanks....i appreciate that