First Female Senior Picture

Something wierd is going on with her arm in #3, Looks like the contrast or saturation was cranked if thats the way they came out of the camera, or maybe too much USM? I just donno! The pose in #2 is very nice, #1 I have to agree with everyone about the tree and I might add you could have lowered your perspective to get more eye level, #3 is a nice pose but could use a little tweaking, have her turn her body just a little more towards the rail and then rotate her upper body and head to be looking at you. One more thing, you might leave a little more room above the heads, as I have found parents like to order large prints or just 8x10s and you are gonna want room to get a good crop expecially with out chopping off tops of heads. (makes you look really unprofessional!) Other than those few things I think you did a super job for your 2nd try at Srs. and 1st time w/ a female!

O and one more thing out of curiosity, which lens did you use for these?

Thanks for the comments. All of the pictures are cropped to wallet size. I have 8x10 and 5x7 crops also.

I do agree with everyone about the tree. What can I say, it's her and her mother's favorite shot.

What are you seeing on her arm in the 3rd shot? She had a bit of scarring on her right arm (kinda looked like she got scratched) . Could that be it?

I do see what you mean about turning a bit more and will give that a try on the 17th.

Cheers

I used my 70-200 for all shots. Oh, and the 580ex

cheers

the eyes do look overcooked, her face is very pale in comparison which is odd. Ive often noticed that people have chosed " as their favourite " pics that I technically might not be happy with... once she is ..its all good

Hi, I really liked the last one. Even tho the tree is behind her. I am taking a class on senior portraits at the end of Sept. I am really looking forward to it.

Teeny

I think that I figured out what is wrong with her arm in #3, I think it is the shadow created by the flash causing a darkening on the inner part of her arm/shirt.

Just maybe....

Okay, so I'm a bit slow I was looking at her right arm. I see the shadow you're talking about. and I think I agree with your flash theory.

Thanks for all the comments!

Cheers

I like the color and sharpness of the 2nd and 3rd ones.

The second one is her best but the third one puts you best.