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Oct 23, 2011 22:50 |  #1

It's been a while since I've been in the studio, so I'm really looking to get some hard critiquing.

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Oct 24, 2011 06:34 |  #2

LOL. The only thing I would suggest is just to make the skin tones a bit darker. It's hard with these two becasue they are so fair skinned.


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Oct 24, 2011 09:37 |  #3

I think the background light is too strong and focused, so it detracts from the face. You might want to experiment with two front light sources, one as a slight fill. Since you have willing subjects, take a lot of shots with the primary light moved around to see the resulting shadow formation. No one position is 'best' but you will see which works best with various face shapes and features.

And, be careful with hands in the shot as they can 'take over' the image as opposed to the focus being on the eyes and the expression.


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Oct 24, 2011 11:09 |  #4

I would lower that background spot too.


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Oct 24, 2011 11:10 |  #5

Not loving the halo from the background spot. It competes with the subject for attention.




  
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Oct 24, 2011 15:32 |  #6

Looks good to me.


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Oct 24, 2011 16:42 |  #7

again background spot is distracting i would lower it personally but if you are wanting to go for this effect try to get it to blend (feather out) or focus better, also its off center where as perfectly central may work better




  
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Oct 24, 2011 19:29 |  #8

I'd prefer to see background light to be much softer.


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Oct 24, 2011 23:52 |  #9

I can definitely see that had the background light on the first one was waaaay to high. What about the second one? I was intending to put a little separation between the subject and the background. I appreciate all C&C. Definitely gives me stuff to work on next time.


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Oct 25, 2011 09:50 |  #10

exodusfman800 wrote in post #13301849 (external link)
I can definitely see that had the background light on the first one was waaaay to high. What about the second one? I was intending to put a little separation between the subject and the background. I appreciate all C&C. Definitely gives me stuff to work on next time.

Separation is good, but thats strong enough that it draws attention to the technique which you really dont want.




  
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