Travis + Sam - First E Session

[bdicustoms]

First E Session - C+C Please


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2. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2757/4154854251_5c166cd9d5_b.jpg

3. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/4155615262_519288056f_b.jpg

4. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2513/4154853011_82343a30c9_b.jpg

[SuzyView]

Hi, the sun really wasn't your friend that day. The last one is really over exposed. Take the pp down a little in exposure and see what you get. The 3rd one is a good one, but crop it tighter and bump up the contrast and you'll get more of the couple, less of the brick. Unless the surroundings in full are helping, less is more.

[collierportraits]

Watch feet cut off... blown out faces and squinting. Either crop at the thighs or include all of the feet. I'd be curious to know whether she likes #2. If so, that's great. ;)

[auroraskye]

I think good effort for a first time and there are things you can definitely learn from here. I can see you tried to go with some creative posing ideas vs all staring at the camera smiling, so kudos for that. The others are right about the sun - the big thing is you need to watch your light. Light is one of the main things that make or break a photo.

1 - Sweet idea.. the light is too harsh here, you've got blown spots and clipped blacks all in one, he looks as if he's squinting and I think it would be improved if it weren't so centered.

2 - I dig this idea, however, it isn't going to work for all body types/outfits. She is a curvy girl (which is A+) but the way her jeans are cutting into her gives her more curves than she should have so I don't know that this shot is particularly flattering for her. Sometimes we have to abandon certain concepts we have based on what would or what not be flattering for the couple.

4 - With this shot, I would crop it, a lot. It's not bad, they both look pleasant.. There is a lot of dead space around them and their feet are chopped off. I'd crop it in closer, cropping somewhere in mid calf or better yet, mid thigh.. Also, her face seems particularly bright.. perhaps bring that in a little.

5 - Honestly, not a keeper. Very very harsh sun, they are both obviously squinting. Her feet are also cut off. I get why you want to use this spot, it's a good idea, but the light was not in your favor.

Keep on keeping on!

[snyderman]

Yep, #2 has got to go! Trust me, she'd be mortified and ask that you destroy the file!

Other than that, dealing with the harsh and direct sunlight (#1 and 5) made made for some less than flattering facial expressions. Look for some shade, if possible.

dave

[sunnydacat]

#1 - Nice shot
#2 - agree with all the comments about - great concept but not for this couple
#3 - Again too much dead space above the coupe. I'd framed a little closer and taken a small step to my left to avoid the red door/window which give you less distractions in shot
#4 - There are 3 things you can do here: use shades to cover their eyes or get them in to the shade or shoot in to the sun with flash for fill. Shade is the best bet, the others are options at a push.

[sctbiggs]

number 2... i'll beat a dead horse. I don't like it. However, the girl is wearing those pants. She sees them in the mirror. Her eyes may not see what her critics eyes see. Her man, may like all that extra, ahem... cushion. Some people do. That being said, I wouldn't trash it. They may like it. If they don't, then trash it, because it isn't worth showing off.

For the rest, I agree with that the sun hurt you on the first one and killed you on the last one. The third one... was the complete opposite, completely flat lighting. To help that, you could add some contrast and darken the blacks maybe. Also, crop it in tighter.

[jpochard]

I actually kind of like the first one, but watch that white post or whatever it is coming out of his head. Agree with all the other remarks. Try to separate your subjects from the background maybe a little more as well?