first photoshoot

[x002x]

i'm pretty inexperienced with composing the subject and camera techniques... i'm more of an opportunist photographer. so i really dont have an idea what i'm looking for until after the picture has been taken and i'm working with it in the pp stage. any advice regarding composition, posture, and settings are greatly appreciated.
:D


ps. i just learned that excessive vignetting is "old" and "overkill" lol!

1. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4380928065_357fda2583.jpg

2. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4380830039_3d36d46f3a.jpg

3. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2784/4377784773_9265accb06.jpg

4. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2678/4381681166_b6711eb361.jpg

5. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2697/4380836869_6c8b13f089.jpg

[JimMcrae]

#1 Comp. and posture look good apart from cutting half of one leg and part of the other off. I'd prefer to see her entire body and would also like her to be looking at the camera. This seems a bit over-saturated too?

#2 Once again, eyes look closed and not looking at the camera, and there are small blown bits on her cheek and nose. The posture is okay but the composition doesn't look right. I'd prefer a tighter crop.

#3 A really nice shot that I think would have been even better with a 'quieter' background? Maybe a bit tighter crop too? Nice though.

#4 I also like, but same as #3 for background.

#5 I think this would've been a cracking shot if she had been on the other side of the frame looking into it? Posture is nice but once again, would have preferred her looking at the camera.

Nice shots though and lovely model.

[x002x]

thanksie! =)

[Panda_stunter]

1) wouldve been good if you zoomed out a bit

2) vignetting the shot would be ok if the subject is smack dab in the middle

3) its a fun image, but like jim said, tighter crop. crop out the ground she jumped from so it looks like the jump is high, at least higher than usual

4) i have no idea what shes doing and her smile seems really forced. so you cant get away with saying that this is a candid shot

5) im going to second jim on this one as well. it would have been a lot better shot if she was on the other side of the frame. this shot looks like a missed shot coz it feels like someone called her or got her attention in the middle of the shot as soon as you press the shutter button.

[Panda_stunter]

double post.......

[gonzogolf]

i'm pretty inexperienced with composing the subject and camera techniques... i'm more of an opportunist photographer. so i really dont have an idea what i'm looking for until after the picture has been taken and i'm working with it in the pp stage. any advice regarding composition, posture, and settings are greatly appreciated.
:D




This is the worst self excuse ever. If you are a photographer you are responsible for crafting the image at all stages. Firing and hoping to find something in post is a terrible approach. Your images have some potential, but you've cropped them badly on the first,second, and last ones. I like that you have energy and emotion in them, the exposures are good.

[deathcake]

Agreed with most of the critique above, just something I wanted to add - vignettes don't work in the last shot in my opinion, they put too much emphasis on the wall behind her and bring attention to some cracks/defects in the wall. I'd try to process the wall to be just a solid grey or even white, as subtle as possible.

You captured some great expressions though, good work on your first photoshoot.

[x002x]

This is the worst self excuse ever. If you are a photographer you are responsible for crafting the image at all stages. Firing and hoping to find something in post is a terrible approach. Your images have some potential, but you've cropped them badly on the first,second, and last ones. I like that you have energy and emotion in them, the exposures are good.

I know it an excuse. But in all honesty... im still learning the ropes with composition. I guess getting an idea of what to shoot comes w/ experience and time.

thanks for your input! =)

[gonzogolf]

I hope I wasnt being too harsh, your composition isnt all that bad, just a bit tightly cropped. And on the last one, she is looking out of the frame which creates an imbalance. Has anyone ever talked to you about the rule of thirds?

[BPQ]

defer to jims comments. aside from that, 2 is my favorite of the set. good job, keep working at it!

[x002x]

I hope I wasnt being too harsh, your composition isnt all that bad, just a bit tightly cropped. And on the last one, she is looking out of the frame which creates an imbalance. Has anyone ever talked to you about the rule of thirds?

nopes... still a lot of learning to go. i havent read that section of the guide yet.

[x002x]

how's this as a re-edit to #3 ??

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4423785842_e511c4b8e1.jpg

is that what you're talking about?

[Panda_stunter]

yes sir! thats what im talking about!

[JimMcrae]

That's a lot better, but maybe cropped a bit too much off the bottom? Apologies if I'm now annoying you :) but I think it looks more like she's falling here than jumping, and whereas the first shot shows her jumping high in the air, this one gives the impression that's she's only just off the ground? Does that make sense? :) It really is a cracking shot.

[x002x]

^^ i see what you're talking about. hmm...