Here are some senior shots from a session, I really love them. I am trying to push my style and creativity and I think that I achieved it for the most part, However i still have a long ways to go. Please leave feedback and helpful thoughts.
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Full Version: Beautiful Senior.... Session
please i just want some feedback!!
I like them a lot! You color is a lot of fun,I think #2 is my fav. nice job!
I like her eyes in #6. She looks like she is squinting in all the others. Is there a technique to get someone like that to open up their eyes a little more. Maybe shoot from a little above so they look up at you? Looks like you had a good time with it.
i like the fact that you used the wall in these photos. but, i think taking people away from walls is just as good. have them 2, 5, and 10 feet from the wall. that would be something to be different. i do love the blue walls.
another thing, it's sometimes a challenge to catch some personality from seniors, but try to get them to do something different is good. maybe not smile or laugh out loud. kinda depends on the look you want to achieve.
another thing, it's sometimes a challenge to catch some personality from seniors, but try to get them to do something different is good. maybe not smile or laugh out loud. kinda depends on the look you want to achieve.
QUOTE(woffles @ April 8 2007, 02:21 AM) [snapback]113441[/snapback]
I like her eyes in #6. She looks like she is squinting in all the others. Is there a technique to get someone like that to open up their eyes a little more. Maybe shoot from a little above so they look up at you? Looks like you had a good time with it.
Ya that is my only real dislike about the shot.. as far as fixing it goes.. the liquify tool works wonders to open someones eyes.
i like the second to last one the best(vertical with blue)-
though I might try warming it up just a hair-
good work!
though I might try warming it up just a hair-
good work!
gonna be a bit honest here.
I'm not diggin it. These shots tell me nothing about the girls personality. It's like you set your camera to f2.8, told her to stand against a wall, and took a bunch of shots. These are the 'best' ones?
Who is this gril? Let the pics tell a story!
I'm not diggin it. These shots tell me nothing about the girls personality. It's like you set your camera to f2.8, told her to stand against a wall, and took a bunch of shots. These are the 'best' ones?
Who is this gril? Let the pics tell a story!
QUOTE(Eric Hegwer @ April 8 2007, 07:44 AM) [snapback]113479[/snapback]
gonna be a bit honest here.
I'm not diggin it. These shots tell me nothing about the girls personality. It's like you set your camera to f2.8, told her to stand against a wall, and took a bunch of shots. These are the 'best' ones?
Who is this gril? Let the pics tell a story!
I'm not diggin it. These shots tell me nothing about the girls personality. It's like you set your camera to f2.8, told her to stand against a wall, and took a bunch of shots. These are the 'best' ones?
Who is this gril? Let the pics tell a story!
Thanks you for your honest. It is great that you can tell me what not to do... What do you recommend on how I can move into the direction of telling a story....
I like to spend 15-20 minutes with a client several days before the shoot getting to know them. Interests, hobbies, personality. I encourage the subject to bring and do things that are fun for them.
For instance, recently I did an engagement shoot. During our initial consultation several months before I asked how they met. They replied it was at a coffeeshop downtown. So then, when it came time for the engagements, I made sure that same coffee-shop was along the route I was going to photograh them on. We went inside, and had a great time.
For seniors it's similar. Bring a boombox with their kind of music. Take them to a place familar to them. It might not have the best backgrounds or lighting, but that's why you are a photographer, to make the most of the situation.
Have her bring a few friends, too. the more the merrier, and who knows, you might even get a few more clients out of the deal.
HTH
Eric
For instance, recently I did an engagement shoot. During our initial consultation several months before I asked how they met. They replied it was at a coffeeshop downtown. So then, when it came time for the engagements, I made sure that same coffee-shop was along the route I was going to photograh them on. We went inside, and had a great time.
For seniors it's similar. Bring a boombox with their kind of music. Take them to a place familar to them. It might not have the best backgrounds or lighting, but that's why you are a photographer, to make the most of the situation.
Have her bring a few friends, too. the more the merrier, and who knows, you might even get a few more clients out of the deal.
HTH
Eric
Thanks everyone for your replys... Anymore people that would like to comment would be greatly appreciated.
Her skin tones look very magenta in a few of them, particularly 2 and 5.
Love the blue bkgds.
I would like to see more varied facial expression. My favorite angle is the last shot that focuses on her shoes. It would be cool to see a serious expression with her looking off into the distance. The facial expression always needs to match the mood of the photo.
Another critique I would give is that people always look better shot slightly from above. Shoot looking down on her with her eyes looking up at you and it will give you a more dramatic and glamorous look to mix it up in some of the shots.
Another technique I use is to have them close their eyes and completely relax their face. On the count of 3 I simply have them open their eyes without changing their facial expression and then I snap the picture. This eliminates squinting from bright light or "fake" or "forced" smiles and expressions.
Another critique I would give is that people always look better shot slightly from above. Shoot looking down on her with her eyes looking up at you and it will give you a more dramatic and glamorous look to mix it up in some of the shots.
Another technique I use is to have them close their eyes and completely relax their face. On the count of 3 I simply have them open their eyes without changing their facial expression and then I snap the picture. This eliminates squinting from bright light or "fake" or "forced" smiles and expressions.
I'm not really into critiquing others, but the first thing that jumped out at me (like has already been mentioned) is they're really all the same. While static poses are cool, it's also fun to get a few with a sense of motion, different expressions, and especially fun energetic laughs. Now...I know that's a lot easier for me to type than it is to actually accomplish. The biggest challenge I've ever had was to get that out of my own daughter, LOL.
See the sense of movement? ...oh wait...no movement...oh well let's move on.
I just had to get an arch shot in there. This is my daughter...the one I can't get to smile
Cheers!
Michael
See the sense of movement? ...oh wait...no movement...oh well let's move on.
I just had to get an arch shot in there. This is my daughter...the one I can't get to smile
Cheers!
Michael
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