New Member: First Post

[sbrownphoto]

OK, decided to look at this forum as a new place to display images to help progress myself up the photography ladder for self improvement.... so managed to get some "fun" time in the studio where I want getting paid, but more experimenting and trying stuff out .... here is what I come up with. Two of my favourite girls, ready and willing as ever ;) ;)

Gemma

http://sbrownphoto.co.uk/forumspics/Gemzy01.jpg
http://sbrownphoto.co.uk/forumspics/Gemzy02.jpg

Maxine
http://sbrownphoto.co.uk/forumspics/Maxy01.jpg
http://sbrownphoto.co.uk/forumspics/Maxy02.jpg
http://sbrownphoto.co.uk/forumspics/Maxy03.jpg
http://sbrownphoto.co.uk/forumspics/Maxy04.jpg

My favourite is the last one of the bunch .... I feel I am getting more "artsy" in my shooting ???

Opinions ???

[hypnotic]

Welcome to the forum Steven ... :wave:

Great set of shots for your first post ... :clap:

[superstat]

Hey steven,

Welcome to the forum....

I was about to start picking out the ones I liked but when I looked back I just couldn't decide! I really like them all!....

All great shots from my POV...

You been doing this long?

Regards

AJ

[sbrownphoto]

Welcome to the forum Steven ... :wave:

Great set of shots for your first post ... :clap:

Hey thanks for taking the time to comment ... seems to be a very busy forum ...

[Grendel]

Hi and :welcome: to TP :wave:

I'm no expert on portraiture but I have to say I do like these. Something about the poses, the eye contact and the processing just really works for me. Great first post :clap: Looking forward to seeing more :)

EDIT: I really do like no 3 :thumbs:

[sbrownphoto]

Hey steven,

Welcome to the forum....

I was about to start picking out the ones I liked but when I looked back I just couldn't decide! I really like them all!....

All great shots from my POV...

You been doing this long?

Regards

AJ

Hey thanks AJ ....

Erm ... been photographing in the studio for about 2 years now, mainly self taught after I had to leave college due to insufficient funds, therefore learning as I go now, and loving it.

Thanks for the comments, appreciated. A mate of mine once said you cant photograph without lights .... I said rubbish, then promptly purchased my Bowens kit ...lol

[..MD..]

nice way to say hello..:wave:

i like the shots.. look forward to seeing more..


md:thumbs:

[sbrownphoto]

Hi and :welcome: to TP :wave:

I'm no expert on portraiture but I have to say I do like these. Something about the poses, the eye contact and the processing just really works for me. Great first post :clap: Looking forward to seeing more :)

EDIT: I really do like no 3 :thumbs:

Thank you very much for your kind words. I love the studio, and would live in it, but wife wont let me ...lol

I dabble in photoshop, and tend not to crop images, but move in if i need to get closer.

The last one of the bunch is my favourite with Maxine.

There will be more as long as you wanna keep me :clap:

[sbrownphoto]

nice way to say hello..:wave:

i like the shots.. look forward to seeing more..


md:thumbs:

Thank you MD .... and as above, more to follow if you will allow me to stay :)

[Phil Wood]

All good work but 3 works best for me. The tight crop draws attention to the eyes.

[sbrownphoto]

All good work but 3 works best for me. The tight crop draws attention to the eyes.

Hey thanks Phil ....

She is pretty haunting eh .... inviting even ... great girl to work with is Maxine. :clap:

[Mart61]

Welcome! Superb shots! I can see I have much to learn...

[sbrownphoto]

Welcome! Superb shots! I can see I have much to learn...

I can relate to that ... as I am still learning as I shoot ...

Thanks for your comments.

[mobilevirgin]

Great stuff there. I'm really liking no 2 - something about the eyes just seems to work.

[sbrownphoto]

Great stuff there. I'm really liking no 2 - something about the eyes just seems to work.

:D Thanks for your comments Gemma is a great girl to work with too.

She knows models I have never heard of and modelled Hair for Loreal Colour Competition last year ... great girl.

She was trying out to get some shots in a "twiggy" style, theres more I will put up later on.

Didnt want to flood the forum on my first day :D

[moomike]

3rd & last shots for me Steven but a nice set of shots overall, good interaction with the models & nice subtle lighting.

Welcome to the forum, a very nice 1st post & am looking forward to more :thumbs:

[sbrownphoto]

3rd & last shots for me Steven but a nice set of shots overall, good interaction with the models & nice subtle lighting.

Welcome to the forum, a very nice 1st post & am looking forward to more :thumbs:

Thank you Mr Moo :)

I do feel welcome in here already, mainly fantastic responses to this first set of prints. There is loads more ... I think i may be happy in here, as you dont all mind stating the point, and truth and honest opinions is what I am looking for.

Thanks again, and congrats on the Family win ... how do I find the list of winning entries etc?

I think I may even join in to the comps??? Am I allowed even though new here?

[mmcp42]

great set of pics
not usually a mono fan, but the toning on these does seem to work!

oh and welcome! :wave:
a great start - trouble is, people will expect more!!!:nuts:

[sbrownphoto]

I aim to please Mike ... I aim to please ... but also looking for a "your photos sux" comment ... I can take that too ... here to learn.

All shot against black background.

[yourapocalypse]

"Your photos suck"

Happy now?

I jest though, I think the first one is a little soft round the edges. The rest I like a lot. Last one as a pick :)

[sbrownphoto]

"Your photos suck"

Happy now?

I jest though, I think the first one is a little soft round the edges. The rest I like a lot. Last one as a pick :)

Hehe ... cheers .. now I can settle in for the long haul ...

I think its soft due to the filters applied, I will chuck up the original for comparison.

:woot: