My First Outdoor Male Portraits

^Joe · 14 Apr 2012

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 Apr 2012

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

^Joe · 14 Apr 2012

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

wambam · 14 Apr 2012

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

scattyblonde · 14 Apr 2012

wambam said:
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 Apr 2012

Thank you. I definitely need my reflectors out door !

Any other improvements that could be made ?

Marcus Geezer · 16 Apr 2012

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 Apr 2012

Thanks Marcus. I better get these ordered then

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

slimboy fat · 17 Apr 2012

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 Jun 2012

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 Jun 2012

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 Jun 2012

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