Critique First "non-friend" shoot.

[Michael Batten]

Any comments welcomed good or bad.

Quality of the photo's isn't good as had to do a snip-it rather than upload the original file.

Thanks

 

[juggler]

Cool, well done!

I prefer the processing, hair and enigmatic expression in the 2nd.

It's not necessary but you could play with getting the light a little higher and adding a reflector below to lift the resulting shadows.

 

[Michael Batten]

Cool, well done!

I prefer the processing, hair and enigmatic expression in the 2nd.

It's not necessary but you could play with getting the light a little higher and adding a reflector below to lift the resulting shadows.

Thanks Simon, I did have a reflector under the chin in line with her chest however I thought that the jaw line needed a little lift so I dodged and burned under the chin a little. The bottom of the softbox was about level with the top of her head, I should have experimented more and changed it's position.

 

[juggler]

Thanks Simon, I did have a reflector under the chin in line with her chest however I thought that the jaw line needed a little lift so I dodged and burned under the chin a little. The bottom of the softbox was about level with the top of her head, I should have experimented more and changed it's position.

I'd misread the lighting - perhaps get both softbox & reflector a little closer rather than a little higher? Unless you like it as is - in which case leave it!

 

[Michael Batten]

I'd have liked a little more shadow on the cheeks TBH.

 

[sk66]

Nice images. Personally I think the B&W processing is a bit high contrast/dark. A bit lighter would be more flattering and feel "happier."

 

[Michael Batten]

That's much better thanks Steven, sometimes with B&W I tend to stay on the darker side rather than lightening them up. Maybe I'm worrying about blown highlights.

 

[sk66]

Thanks. I certainly wouldn't do it with a global exposure adjustment. For this quick edit I just used a levels adjustment layer and a bit of masking.

 

[Kodiak Qc]

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What I like of the first take is the higher chin.
As it reveals better the bone structure of her
very nice face and renders a more flattering
aspect of the nose.

A "non-friend"? She should be now with this
fine portrait.

 

[Tunbridge]

I like these and I like the high contrast of the second image, its the style I tend to go for but its very much a case of preference. All in though you should be really pleased with these, they look great.

 

[Michael Batten]

I like these and I like the high contrast of the second image, its the style I tend to go for but its very much a case of preference. All in though you should be really pleased with these, they look great.

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What I like of the first take is the higher chin.
As it reveals better the bone structure of her
very nice face and renders a more flattering
aspect of the nose.

A "non-friend"? She should be now with this
fine portrait.

Thanks for the positive feedback guys.

 

[Terrywoodenpic]

She has an interesting face and bone structure
Her eye contact is with you, rather than the lens.
I am sure that there are better shots to be had, with better poses and lighting.
keep up the good work.