People Shots; feedback appreciated

[Jwreich]

Here are a couple of shots I've been working with. I'm working on my post processing in PS. All comments are welcome as I'm still learning and appreciate your time to review...

Shot 1:

Rebel XT Canon 50mm 1/60 F2.2

Shot 2:

Rebel XT Tamron 28-75 1/125 F4.5 Focal Length 48mm

[boomer1959]

I like them both in a way. The first she looks a little ticked off at you :lol: Looks good in black and white. Very good looking Girl in the second, I would get rid of the hi-lites on her forehead though. :D

[AjP]

first one I think overexposed on right side, and depends how you want to compose either with side light(less exposure) or even light(flash fill needed) over the faces
but in second one I would use flash fill for sure
also in first picture her right eye is out of focus
(this is my personal opinion)

[Jwreich]

Thanks. The over exposure on the first image was done in PS. I did need a fill flash on the second shot, but I only had a second to get the picture and that didn't include mounting my fill on the camera.

Thanks...

[Andy_T]

What AJP said.

Could you post the original version of the first one?

I find the second one nice, but the sunny spot is a bit distracting.

The built-in flash should work nicely as fill flash on sunny days.

Best regards,
Andy