One teen, two shots

I took these of my niece while on vacation. She is very shy, but sweet enough to her auntie to pose for a few frames. Would love some feedback.

Thanks!

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Hi Tara -

These are both technically nice shots - decent poses and decent light. It's a mixed bag for me, because I like how she looks in the first (the 2nd one doesn't flatter her appearance at all), but I like the post of the 2nd better... sort of a catch 22 I suppose

Great job though.

The first one is superbe. I like that through your photo you have conveyed the personality you described- shy and sweet. Everything about the shot says shy & sweet- the lighting, pose, her clothing, and her expression. Whether by accident or on purpose- the way she's gently resting her hed on her hand is delightful. I love it.

I think this shot would also look incredible as a headshot- I hope you don't mind- I had to show you what I mean...

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Thank you for the feedback. This is very helpful. I generally only photograph little kids so this was all new for me. I totally froze when I had to give guidance in posing. I know what some of my mistakes were, but not all. I wasn't thinking of what the final image would look like if that makes sense. It's an area I need to work on.

Alan, I like your crop. Thank you for the suggestion.

I went back and edited one more I'd love some feedback on.

Thanks again. This is very helpful.

those are beautiful, i love the first one so much. beautiful girl

that last one is great...good fun...

Cheers,

THe last one is awesome! She looks so beautiful and happy! What more could you ask for

The last one is my favorite. It shows that she is still young, but also growing up. Great shot.

I love that last one! If she were my child, I would like to have that one framed and displayed for everyone to see.

I like the first one also, but the last is awesome.

Andrea

nice shots beautiful eyes

great shots! i like the 1st one. beautiful eyes

Great shots, especially the last. She has a great smile and beautiful eyes. You did a wonderful job of capturing her youth and beauty.

The first and last one are great! For a shy girl, she photographs well. Maybe photographs like these will help her there.

Art

I love this shot (#4). Her personality shows through on this shot and the composition looks good.

I think the first two are both great. The colour one works well and comes across as very natural, and I like the balance of light and vertical verticals! I always get my verticals at an angle! The B&W pic is more moody and also works well. Good shots. I like the "fancy" one less.