Bard Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 First I took this photo of her in a restaurant with available light which I am quite happy with. Then I tested out another one using flash with umbrella (shoot through) with a reflector bouncing up the light, I realize I should have put a hairlight as well, but I am quite happy with it else. Please comment any ideas for further improvement. Cheers Bard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kan Win Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) Hi "Bard", I am not a favourite of Portrait Photography, hence rarely post on this subject, but since you asked for comments and with the absence of a member or two, may I comment. The first photo look to me like a natural Thai Girl without a care in the world, enjoying and being smug, unkempt hair and with a "here's looking at you " look. I like that. The background a shade to bright, colours are off a bit, but nice capture. The second photo, not natural enough for me, but the photo does have that extra bit of colour and style about it, with the background gone. Both are good in their own way. Yours truly, Kan Win Edited January 28, 2009 by Kan Win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumnien Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 What kind of camera? Nice shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bard Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Used a Canon 450D with an EFS 17-55 f/2.8 in the first capture and an EF 85 f/1.8 lens in the second, second I also used a Nikon SB26 flash shooting through an white umbrella with radio trigger and black collapsable background. She was not really in the mood in the second one, and I believe I should have used hairlight as well, first one I just took in a restaurant where she was in the mood with a crappy background. Thanks Kan Win that made a lot of sense, appreciate the input which is something I need to improve. Cheers Bard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maigo6 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 2 Good shots Bard, I like them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I also like the unkempt look, very natural. I prefer the second shot. The reflection of the windows in the eyes in the first is distracting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yumidesign Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 both very good...... a tighter crop removing the shoulders would be an improvement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 perhaps a bit of airbrushing for the wrinkles on the eyes 2nd shot otherwise good IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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