Family Photos for a friend

These pics were taken with a Rebel XT 350D with a 28-135mm lens, mode was AV-F5.6, ISO-800. First time taken pics like this, I usually take car pics. What do you think?

They all have an orange tint to the skin tones (WB issue) Also, watch your placement, you don't want heads growing out of heads, partially blocked faces, etc... Also be aware of your backgrounds... the wreath in #3 is a good example of what I'm talking about.

Nice looking family! I do find the wreath and mirror in the background rather distracting, particulary in #2 and 3. They might also benefit from some sharpening and noise reduction. Great job for a 1st time though!

evolved wrote in post #4716110
They all have an orange tint to the skin tones (WB issue) Also, watch your placement, you don't want heads growing out of heads, partially blocked faces, etc... Also be aware of your backgrounds... the wreath in #3 is a good example of what I'm talking about.

When I had them printed out, they didn't have the orange tint. I had up the color Saturation in photoshop. Thanks for the tip on the faces. Also what WB should I have used or what WB whould you have used? thanks for your help.

trialanderror wrote in post #4716111
Nice looking family! I do find the wreath and mirror in the background rather distracting, particulary in #2 and 3. They might also benefit from some sharpening and noise reduction. Great job for a 1st time though!

Could I use the unmask tool for that?

you also should watch perspective on straight lines - for example, look at the 2nd shot - the mirror and fireplace - everything looks crooked.

Ditto what's already been said. The color issue, the focus/sharpness, the BG and placement of things in the BG, and the "horizon". Some of these things you can fix in photoshop if ya want. Keep it up and remember things for your next session.

thanks for everyone's help, I will remember this for next time.

jlozano180 wrote in post #4716440
When I had them printed out, they didn't have the orange tint. I had up the color Saturation in photoshop. Thanks for the tip on the faces. Also what WB should I have used or what WB whould you have used? thanks for your help.

I shoot in RAW and fix the WB in PP

texasreddirt wrote in post #4716681
I shoot in RAW and fix the WB in PP

Where do you go to fix the WB in photoshop?

Good job, I am partial to 2,3 & 4. Not a real fan of the feel in #1.

jlozano180 wrote in post #4716719
Where do you go to fix the WB in photoshop?

Did you shoot these in RAW?

evolved wrote in post #4716915
Did you shoot these in RAW?

No, they were in JPEG. but if I shoot in RAW where would I go to fix the WB

jlozano180 wrote in post #4717034
No, they were in JPEG. but if I shoot in RAW where would I go to fix the WB

it's an option in the Raw editor, shoot in RAW and when you open it, you'll see where to edit WB

Heres an edit with the color cast removed.

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