Can you please gently critique my photo?

ladywonder · 24th of April 2010 (Sat)

I am new with my first dslr. I have the xs and am using my photos to sell my clothing.
I think it looks good but I want to know if it really does.
Thank you.

vk2gwk · 24th of April 2010 (Sat)

It is a nice shot. But if the jacket is the main subject it needs a little bit more light as it is a bit underexposed with too much of shadow and dark patches to really make the details visible.
Also try to find the "optimal" pose and angle where the most of the detail and the cut of the jacket is visible. When shooting fashion the dress is more important than the model.

joedlh · 24th of April 2010 (Sat)

If you look at the levels histogram, most of the tonality is clustered at the black end. This verifies the observation that the coat is underexposed. However, there are two other peaks, as you can see. I think they're from the backdrop and model's skin, but I can't swear to it. What gets me is that there's that deep valley in between. The mid-range is not adequately represented. I'm not a fashion photographer, so I can't give you informed advice on how to more evenly distribute the tonal range. Perhaps have the model wear midnight black instead of charcoal gray? Also experiment with backdrop colors other than taupe?

Robert_Lay · 24th of April 2010 (Sat)

I think it's a good shot, but I also think the model could come up with a better smile.

PhotoCupcake · 24th of April 2010 (Sat)

The coat isn't really standing out from the clothes underneath. The brown on blue combo does not work in my opinion.

kent andersen · 24th of April 2010 (Sat)

with another background and a bit brighter exposure the clothes will be looking better.

Here a quick edit on it.

IMG_5159-1.jpg

Trainboy · 24th of April 2010 (Sat)

What were you using for light? Aside from the underexposure, I think it could use a little more 'pop' from more contrasty light.

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ladywonder Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 287 IMAGE EDITING OK	Can you please gently critique my photo? I am new with my first dslr. I have the xs and am using my photos to sell my clothing. I think it looks good but I want to know if it really does. Thank you.

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vk2gwk Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: One Mile Beach NSW - Australia Posts: 8,598 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Can you please gently critique my photo? It is a nice shot. But if the jacket is the main subject it needs a little bit more light as it is a bit underexposed with too much of shadow and dark patches to really make the details visible. Also try to find the "optimal" pose and angle where the most of the detail and the cut of the jacket is visible. When shooting fashion the dress is more important than the model. __________________ Cheers from Henk. It is all in the eye of the beholder..... 5DMkIII, 50D, 24-105/1:4L IS USM + 100-400/4-5.6L IS USM + 50mm 1.4 USM + 580EXII + 430EX(as slave), reflectors, umbrellas and some more bits and pieces... Have a look at my photos while I am still controversial Flickr!

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Robert_Lay Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Spotsylvania Co., VA Posts: 7,546	Re: Can you please gently critique my photo? I think it's a good shot, but I also think the model could come up with a better smile. __________________ Bob Quality of Light, Photo Tool ver 2.0 Canon Rebel XTi; EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-f/5.6 USM; EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-f/5.6; EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM; EF 50mm f/1.4 USM; Canon Powershot G5; Canon AE1(2); Leica R4s; Battery Grip BG-E3; Pentax Digital Spotmeter with Zone VI Mod & Calibration.

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PhotoCupcake Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 673	Re: Can you please gently critique my photo? The coat isn't really standing out from the clothes underneath. The brown on blue combo does not work in my opinion.

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