My daughter on black...need some advice

[ggalluppi]

Ok, here are a few I did of my daughter strobist style. She's actually just sitting on a black office computer chair...haha Let me know what you think about these. If you want the strobist info I'd be happy to provide it.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4269887557_f54448982c.jpg

I know technically speaking the flare is a big no no in some people's eyes but the sun was coming through the window behind her bouncing of the chair. I thought it looked kinda cool though, what do you guys think??
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2792/4278265537_973c9c2db7.jpg

I'm not too sure how to crop this or if I want to crop this one. If I crop out her shirt up top it looks kinda just like her arms are coming from no where. I'm looking for some suggestions here too.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2802/4279014056_a782d8fb8f.jpg


I wish there was a resizing options on Flickr that was larger than 500 and smaller than 1024!

[Livinthalife]

I like all the shots. The first one is classic. Second one, flare is cool. No such thing as "no-no". All rules can bend and break...at times...
The last, I think that crop will work for the image. It's just tough to make the call. I just had a recent shoot and it was hard to say. But looking at yours, I can say this image works (well for me anyways). Like the contrast and shadows in your last shot as well.

Feel free to share your strobist info!

[cameramommy]

Oh these turned out really good. The firs is my favorite and the flare on the second works. I know what you mean about the crop on the hands and feet one. I think you coud leave it as is, maybe try in b&w and a vignette???? All of them would look super cute together in a series. Do you mind sharing the strobist info? And is that a black fabric placed over the chair or just the chair itself?

[ggalluppi]

Thanks for the feedback... The first one is my favorite as well I just couldn't decide if I liked the last 2 or not!

Strobist: 430EX II 1/64 power camera right into shoot through umbrella. Triggered with Cactus V4s. Shot with the 50mm f1.8 @ 1/250, f2.8

Oh, and it was just the chair...no fabric or anything. I burned out the highlights a bit in photoshop but that's about it.

[Grimlock]

I'd agree with Andy on all parts.

You did good on these. The only thing I would add to it, is maybe a small kicker light on rear. I think this would really make the subject pop out from the BG more. Giving it more depth.

But, none the less ... these are great.

[ggalluppi]

Thanks grimlock. I agree about the kicker. Right now I only own one light though...I forgot to mention I also used a white foam board camera left to bounce the light back.