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You need a larger DoF. Try F.11 to F.22 as a bench mark for portraits. you used F2.8 at 50mm thats only around 4.09cm of DoF at 1meter away from subject or 16.8cm if 2meters from subject.
Use a scrim between natural light and the model to soften the highlights i.e. Her left shoulder.
Consider using a soft box towards the model even if at low power to lighten her face and even the shot out.
Its a nice pic but these points I feel could make it a great shot.
Phil
Use a scrim between natural light and the model to soften the highlights i.e. Her left shoulder.
Consider using a soft box towards the model even if at low power to lighten her face and even the shot out.
Its a nice pic but these points I feel could make it a great shot.
Phil
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Why does she need a larger DOF?
Looks good to me I am also a little confused about why a DOF of F11 or F22 is needed, goes against everything I know or have been told.
The highlights work well for me as it backlights her somewhat, if I had to make any comment I would like to see her eyes clearer and the top of her head
The highlights work well for me as it backlights her somewhat, if I had to make any comment I would like to see her eyes clearer and the top of her head
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If you use f/11 or f/22 indoors you are going to have to get light stands and shoot flash off camera.
Use natural light and shoot at f/2.8. If there isn't enough light indoors go outside. You will also get nice blurred backgrouds. Focus on the eyes and make sure you are getting a shutter speed of at least 1/60th. Thats my imput
Use natural light and shoot at f/2.8. If there isn't enough light indoors go outside. You will also get nice blurred backgrouds. Focus on the eyes and make sure you are getting a shutter speed of at least 1/60th. Thats my imput
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OK guys, the only reasonI said about the DoF is because I find the right hand side of the shot is a little to blured for me, but its only a suggestion.
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I like it; well done!
