First beach shoot

Weather turned crappy at the last moment. Here is one the shots. Processing more and will post some more later. I am not that good in PP so just selected one the LR presets.

Kind a like the picture

nice

Not a fan of the post processing, can we see the original as well?

Also not a fan of the processing, but you've already noted that is a weak spot for you. So getting past that, here are my thoughts.

Positive:
• For the composition, I like the exposure and I feel the lighting is just right.
• I really enjoy the pose, and the eye contact creates a connection immediately.
• The skin is great, and exposed just right.
• Score for the model here - great shape and I love her style. Keep shooting with her!!

Negative:
• The background seems non-descript. If it weren't for the outfit, it wouldn't have context.
• You've lost detail in her bikini - was this a straight white top, or was there a print or something?
• Her underwire bikini top is 'lifting' due to her pose. As a result, it's creating a shadow underneath.
• Bikini strap, under HER right arm is folded.
• Either lose the belly-button ring or include the button. A slightly looser crop would really work well here.

nicely done. too much post processing, would appreciate it more if it is more natural

Here is the original. There is no processing except some minor skin blemish removal.

I actually quite like the color version (1st one). The sepia loses so much, in my opinion.

First one - Yes! Love the color so much more than the sepia. Second one isn't very flattering.

mrwilt wrote in post #12828618
First one - Yes! Love the color so much more than the sepia. Second one isn't very flattering.

Thanks - Looking for pointers to improve for the next time. The pose didn't work like I thought for one.

Quit worrying about the weather. Dark ominous skies with no rain makes for amazingly dramatic portraits. Love the conditions as long as it's not raining and I'm sure someone creative could even do great shots in the rain!

very nice, like the originals

nice shot! i also like the original one

oh my god. that first one knocked me off my seat. that's a 10/10 bombshell. only criticism would be the stray hairs. i'd take care of that in photoshop

The lighting on her face is very flattering. Women do seem to like it just a *touch* overexposed because of the way it hides skin imperfections. I liked the original (and the color); the only thing that bothers me is the elbow at the bottom - it stands out more to me than the piercing. But I hate loose compositions in-camera so I sympathize. I chop things off all the time in the name of higher resolution prints.

joe