Timothy I - Portrait Color

[ajbalazic]

My first try at casual portraiture. It sure is hard to keep a child's attention. Our 'session' lasted only about 15 minutes. It was side lit from natural light on an overcast day with white reflector about 3 feet away from face. Shot in RAW, converted and sharpened. Increased saturation slightly in PS. Let me know if you prefer the orignal or the tighter crop and/or any other comments. Thanks!
Exif: 1/125, f/3.2, ISO200, 50mm prime

[Dimitry]

Both shots seem like they focused more on the couch behind him than on his actual face. Did you try limiting the focus to 1 point only insteaf of all 7 (I think it's 7)? His expression is absolutely wonderful though.

[Titus213]

Handsome young man. But his complexion screams for some different clothes or background. There isn't a lot of available contrast between him, the clothes, and the couch. From what I can tell the focus looks OK and the exposure looks good. I definitely prefer the tighter crop.

[sixshot]

Tighter crop is best, but I think the focus could be a little better. Great expression.

[Caimin]

I agree, the tighter crop is better - it's give more focus to the (cheeky) face.

[ajbalazic]

Both shots seem like they focused more on the couch behind him than on his actual face. Did you try limiting the focus to 1 point only insteaf of all 7 (I think it's 7)?

Now that you mention it... you're right. I selective focus on his eyes and locked it in. I think he leaned towards the camera at the very last second. Thanks Dimitry.

[Dimitry]

I did realize that I said one thing wrong, it didn't focus on the couch, it was the shirt. That's the sharpest (most focused) part of the picture. Overall though, I like :)

[ajbalazic]

Handsome young man. But his complexion screams for some different clothes or background. There isn't a lot of available contrast between him, the clothes, and the couch. From what I can tell the focus looks OK and the exposure looks good. I definitely prefer the tighter crop.

These are taken in our living room. Although my wife and I like the colors, they don't agree with ANY photographs I've taken. I have to use custom white balance to get the colors true. I agree, he needs a shirt that will complement his face / hair.

Does anyone know of any resources for portrait attire. i.e. redheads look good in... pale skin looks good in... dark tan's look good in...

Thanks Titi213 for the comments.

[BlueTit]

I like the second better, love the way he is holding hs hands.

[ajbalazic]

Sixshot & Caimin, thanks for the comments. Always very much appreciated.

[ajbalazic]

I like the second better, love the way he is holding hs hands.

So did I. It didn't last long though. I had to get Gordon from his Thomas the Train set to keep his attention a little longer!

[newrntraveler]

Priceless expression! I like the contrast between his eyes and the rest of the pic. Cute smile too! Cute kid!