Critique : My First Outdoor Male Portraits

^Joe · 14-04-2012, 17:02

My friend is trying to build his portfolio and I always want to practice, so here's a few shots.

Sun was in/out/in/out. No reflectors/flash. I gave him a white hoody to hold but it didn't feel strong enough.

Look forward to any pointers on how to improve.

He was great for posing, I didn't have to tell him anything

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Marc S19 by ^Joe, on Flickr

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Marc S18 by ^Joe, on Flickr

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Marc S17 by ^Joe, on Flickr

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Marc S13 by ^Joe, on Flickr

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Marc S11 by ^Joe, on Flickr

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Marc S8 by ^Joe, on Flickr

shadow

No PP, Other than DPP's crop/sat

Joe

Mr. Lenoir · 14-04-2012, 17:19

They are nice, but really could do with some levels etc.

^Joe · 14-04-2012, 17:34 **Thread Starter**

Thanks - I think that changing the "shooting style" to portrait change the colour slightly.?

wambam · 14-04-2012, 20:39

I think some light in the eyes would make a big improvement.

scattyblonde · 14-04-2012, 22:33

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Originally Posted by wambam

I think some light in the eyes would make a big improvement.

Agree, maybe a reflector might have helped on that? Nice shots though

^Joe · 15-04-2012, 22:09 **Thread Starter**

Thank you. I definitely need my reflectors out door !

Any other improvements that could be made ?

Marcus Geezer · 16-04-2012, 09:08

A reflector maybe a bit of flash to lift the shadows and maybe some change in perspective and position may have added to the set, but for your first time Joe, nice work. Look forward to more.

^Joe · 16-04-2012, 09:18 **Thread Starter**

Thanks Marcus. I better get these ordered then

I also need to look into different poses/positions/perspectives I guess.

slimboy fat · 17-04-2012, 11:23

A bit of variation in expression would be good next time, for his benefit more than anything. People, generally, won't hire models with a single facial expression.

Also, some wider/full length shots as well.

^Joe · 15-06-2012, 09:51 **Thread Starter**

Thanks Stuart

I revisited one of the shots since I acquired GIMP, I think I have done okay at my first attempt of PP' some spots/blemishes

Marc1 by ^Joe, on Flickr

Rustico · 15-06-2012, 14:34

I like this last one better than the first ones as the colors are much better, and you brought his eyes out. However, I do not like it so tightly cropped, though of course, others may think differently.

^Joe · 16-06-2012, 20:47 **Thread Starter**

Thanks Rucel, I love the tight crop, shows the sharpness off too

14-04-2012, 17:02	#1
^Joe Feet under the table Real name : Joe Location: South Derbyshire. Posts: 1,522 Camera: Canon EOS 500D	My First Outdoor Male Portraits My friend is trying to build his portfolio and I always want to practice, so here's a few shots. Sun was in/out/in/out. No reflectors/flash. I gave him a white hoody to hold but it didn't feel strong enough. Look forward to any pointers on how to improve. He was great for posing, I didn't have to tell him anything 1 Marc S19 by ^Joe, on Flickr 2 Marc S18 by ^Joe, on Flickr 3 Marc S17 by ^Joe, on Flickr 4 Marc S13 by ^Joe, on Flickr 5 Marc S11 by ^Joe, on Flickr 6 Marc S8 by ^Joe, on Flickr shadow No PP, Other than DPP's crop/sat Joe __________________

16-04-2012, 09:08	#7
Marcus Geezer Feet under the table Real name : Marcus Location: Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 2,417 Camera: Canon Things	A reflector maybe a bit of flash to lift the shadows and maybe some change in perspective and position may have added to the set, but for your first time Joe, nice work. Look forward to more. __________________ www.charterphotography.co.uk My blog...... Charter Photography on Facebook My Flickr

15-06-2012, 14:34	#11
Rustico Forum Regular Real name : Rucel (but call me Rusty) Location: Winona Lake, USA Posts: 1,119 Camera: Sony a330	I like this last one better than the first ones as the colors are much better, and you brought his eyes out. However, I do not like it so tightly cropped, though of course, others may think differently. __________________ Don't just say that you like a picture, say WHY you like it! This is my mark: My (still young) Portfolio. My Facebook page: HowIC Cards. My Google Plus page: HowIC Cards Google+.

14-04-2012, 17:19	#2
Mr. Lenoir New here Posts: 8 Camera: Canon 5D	They are nice, but really could do with some levels etc.

14-04-2012, 17:34 Thread Starter	#3
^Joe Feet under the table Real name : Joe Location: South Derbyshire. Posts: 1,522 Camera: Canon EOS 500D	Thanks - I think that changing the "shooting style" to portrait change the colour slightly.?

14-04-2012, 20:39	#4
wambam Been here a while Real name : Ray Location: Lancs Posts: 338 Camera: 5Dc	I think some light in the eyes would make a big improvement.

15-04-2012, 22:09 Thread Starter	#6
^Joe Feet under the table Real name : Joe Location: South Derbyshire. Posts: 1,522 Camera: Canon EOS 500D	Thank you. I definitely need my reflectors out door ! Any other improvements that could be made ?

16-04-2012, 09:18 Thread Starter	#8
^Joe Feet under the table Real name : Joe Location: South Derbyshire. Posts: 1,522 Camera: Canon EOS 500D	Thanks Marcus. I better get these ordered then I also need to look into different poses/positions/perspectives I guess.

17-04-2012, 11:23	#9
slimboy fat Forum Regular Real name : Stuart Location: Bournemouth Posts: 732 Camera: 5DMk2	A bit of variation in expression would be good next time, for his benefit more than anything. People, generally, won't hire models with a single facial expression. Also, some wider/full length shots as well.

15-06-2012, 09:51 Thread Starter	#10
^Joe Feet under the table Real name : Joe Location: South Derbyshire. Posts: 1,522 Camera: Canon EOS 500D	Thanks Stuart I revisited one of the shots since I acquired GIMP, I think I have done okay at my first attempt of PP' some spots/blemishes Marc1 by ^Joe, on Flickr

16-06-2012, 20:47 Thread Starter	#12
^Joe Feet under the table Real name : Joe Location: South Derbyshire. Posts: 1,522 Camera: Canon EOS 500D	Thanks Rucel, I love the tight crop, shows the sharpness off too