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charlie_merrifi
13th of September 2009 (Sun), 17:09
What do you guys think. Would they be client worthy. Any suggestions to make them better.

1.http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z61/stick_flicker/IMG_5287.jpg
2.http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z61/stick_flicker/IMG_5299.jpg
3.http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z61/stick_flicker/IMG_5303.jpg
4.http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z61/stick_flicker/IMG_5324.jpg
5.http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z61/stick_flicker/IMG_5333.jpg
6.http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z61/stick_flicker/IMG_5334.jpg
Robert_Lay
13th of September 2009 (Sun), 21:55
The lighting is just completely flat in every case. Learn how to use the light to create more 3-dimensionality - bring out the facial contours using shadows.
Flo
13th of September 2009 (Sun), 23:24
And if you shoot her again..ask her to use dark mascara.her eyes just melt into her face. I agree with Bob above about looking somewhat flat though.
charlie_merrifi
13th of September 2009 (Sun), 23:48
yeah I thought so too. I had to use my flash onboard. gotta get it oc. and i will work with her again it is my wife. lol. this any better pp or too much?

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z61/stick_flicker/IMG_53241.jpg
Flo
14th of September 2009 (Mon), 10:11
Too much saturation on this edit.you can see the purple on her arm.her eyes are so dark now...:(

I like the shooting outside, but just have to find her a BG where it compliments her very fair skin and hair coloring. Anything dark green she is going to pick up in her hair...something neutral perhaps?
Flo
14th of September 2009 (Mon), 10:21
Crop the trees out above her head( they were close to being her headwear;)), tonal contrast and GND in the upper area.
Any difference?

http://macymae.smugmug.com/photos/649312897_YuXuD-L.jpg
thebeatnut
14th of September 2009 (Mon), 16:18
Ok so you've already mentioned off camera flash and all i'd say is 'do it!'. Invest in a TTL lead and get that flash working for you. Also, try stepping down a couple of stops. Expose for the background, then use the flash on a reduced power setting to 'fill in' the subject. Finally, on a day like that, I wouldn't use flash at all. A reflector would do the job without any of the harshness! Cheers! Nik.