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Nov 23, 2010 10:26 |  #1

Hi all - Tried a couple high-key headshots this weekend. Any feedback would be great. Thanks!

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Nov 23, 2010 10:44 |  #2

Most of your highlights are completely blown out - high key doesn't mean overexposed. Otherwise, it looks like it would have been a great shot - maybe a little too much empty space above her head though.


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Nov 23, 2010 11:59 |  #3

I will go a step further than usukshooter - WAY too much white on top.
The eyes, smile and pose I like.




  
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Nov 23, 2010 12:26 |  #4

Nice model but looks like someone opened the memory card compartment mid exposure.


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Nov 23, 2010 12:32 |  #5

Thanks everyone. I guess I misunderstood high-key, so will definitely re-shoot and make sure all the highlights aren't blown to smitherines!! Definitely agree there's too much empty space as well now that I'm looking at it. I appreciate the feedback.


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Nov 23, 2010 14:36 |  #6

Here is an excellent reference to what high key is and is not. http://photocamel.com …976-high-key-imaging.html (external link)

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