First Critique

Hey everyone,

I'm in need for a grilling, don't feel bad about any harsh comments. Remember it's for my own good! So lets hear it, what do you think?

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this shot is begging for a square crop.

dont have anything negative to say about it, well done.. nicely lit

nothing ever begs for a square crop

Fureinku wrote in post #11468551
well done.. nicely lit

nothing ever begs for a square crop

Agreed on the first part... and LOL

You could burn in a bit of the white Tshirt where it is overexposed and leave a bit more space where you cropped near her elbow....nothing serious mind you.

Very nice, nothing to criticize at all.

I do find the occasional image that works well with a square crop. I tried it on this one and I think it is worth considering.

Great fun image.

You have a great model to work with. What's the story behind the shoot?

Great work - the eyes and teeth are very strong

It is a good shot....but.....it's almost too clean and sterile.

You've got 'safe' lighting - straight at her. Move a light a bit off axis to get a bit more shadow and drama on her face. Shadow can be a real good thing.

I agree with the above post on the 'safe' lighting. I think lighting coming from an angle from the right front would have made a more dramatic picture.

Only crit I have is she really shouldnt bite that record it might scratch it.

ChuckingFluff wrote in post #11469500
You have a great model to work with. What's the story behind the shoot?

Well to be honest there's not a big story to it, the model is actually my step sister whos my age too we had been meaning to do a shoot togther for a while. This was something I just wanted to do for myself so I told her about the idea and all. She was keen, so we had a shoot.

Titus213 wrote in post #11469826
It is a good shot....but.....it's almost too clean and sterile.

You've got 'safe' lighting - straight at her. Move a light a bit off axis to get a bit more shadow and drama on her face. Shadow can be a real good thing.

I get told my recent images are too clean occasionally now, I don't if I should be worried. I'm going for clean but it's not always a good thing, idealy I want to be able to pull of clean chaotic images. If you know what I mean, anyway fair point about the lighting. I'm a 1st year photographer student, well I'm on break now but I have lots to learn. I guess that's why I'm asking all you fine folk to give me the super feedback you are.

Mgw189 wrote in post #11471755
Only crit I have is she really shouldnt bite that record it might scratch it.

Don't worry, this isn't from my personal collection. I would never do that! I baught it for $1 at this cool little shop in the town my campus is at. To be honest for $1 and it's age it's probably already half way ruined, I've honored it by hanging it on my wall.

Hey and thanks everyone, really appreciate the feedback you've been giving.

Because you asked for it! it is cluttered. BUT....sharp, very good colors, nice shot.