Cousins @ Fairview Park

My first serious shoot, with my cousins kindly serving as my models. POTN member PaperPanda assisted me with direction and lighting. Location was Fairview Park in Costa Mesa, CA.

Lighting used were a 580EX II flash through a softbox and/or a reflector. I am a complete newbie at posing and lighting, and this was a learning experience more than anything.

Constructive criticism is welcome.

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love number 3...good job

i would try using the rule of thirds next time to get more variety, i also wouldn't have the girl tilt her head down to look at you, with have her look up at you or have her not look at the camera

You've got a good-looking family!
Nice captures, but my favorite is #4. Very nice light and colors in that one.

some are a little underexposed and could use a little more flash imho

sermed wrote in post #13132087
love number 3...good job

Thank you!

kellen85040 wrote in post #13132784
i would try using the rule of thirds next time to get more variety, i also wouldn't have the girl tilt her head down to look at you, with have her look up at you or have her not look at the camera

Yeah, next time I want to bring a step ladder and get some shots from a slight high angle. I definitely need to vary my shots. I also need to shoot wider. I tend to frame a bit too close. Shooting wider, I can always crop in post.

lindsaytblum wrote in post #13133056
You've got a good-looking family!
Nice captures, but my favorite is #4. Very nice light and colors in that one.

Thanks!

Bryan Grant Photography wrote in post #13133282
some are a little underexposed and could use a little more flash imho

I might try using two strobes next time. Thank you!

Love the last one the best.

mcdevittphotos wrote in post #13144442
Love the last one the best.

Thank you.

well done for your first time.

I know exactly where this park is! =)