Opinions please :)

[Robyn Adams]

I am very new to this and would appreciate any feedback. I only have a few to share at the moment but would welcome any comments you lovely people have

 

[Orangecroc]

The light in 3 and 4 work well. I think the tones in 3 could be worked on to give more contrast as the skintone is very grey, and it may benefit from being cropped up to the wall.
4 & 5 lack engagement with the subjects because they are looking out of frame rather than at the camera or towards something in the frame.
2 is a nice shot. I don't think the colour splash helps the image, and the vignette may be a little over zealous.

 

[Robyn Adams]

Thank you Orangecroc! I love taking pictures of people (and myself as you can see ) but very new to this so just clicking away. I do see what you mean with the engagement in 4 and 5. I need to find more willing models lol

 

[Orangecroc]

Your gallery shows that you have a knack for composition. What exposure control options do you have with the galaxy camera?

 

[sirch]

Really interesting set and nice to see a different take on portraits, 1 and 4 are the picks for me, I think there is more to be had from 3 with more contrast. One thing that is a tad distracting is the wide variety of processing styles across the set.

 

[ryanyboy]

Good eye. Just don't bugger it up with pp.

 

[Sil]

very nice....compliments !!!

 

[Robyn Adams]

Have only just seen these replies. Fantastic compliments and very constructive. Orangecroc...My Camera has a Pro mode that I dabble with but I am afraid I don't really understand it all. I realise my lack of knowledge of the technical side to photography is why my images aren't as good as they could be. I am seeing to it though with some local courses and I have a few friends who are willing to teach me a little when they have time

 

[Robyn Adams]

Orangecroc....I have misread your message and thought you were on about my phone camera! My camera...This is the range in the spec - Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200.

 

[Orangecroc]

Orangecroc....I have misread your message and thought you were on about my phone camera! My camera...This is the range in the spec - Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200.

What I meant was, does it have the option to choose aperture and shutter speeds to allow you more control over how the camera exposes the shots?
The best thing to learn first is the Exposure Triangle.
http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/camera-exposure.htm

 

[Robyn Adams]

Ah, I see. Yes it does. I'll have a look at that, thank you

 

[erstem]

I like 3rd pic the most.
It's a nice candid and suits mono well.
Keep clicking.

 

[Ali Mahmood]

Hey for someone who is new to this, I think you're doing a great job! Fantastic! I prefer 3 & 4 mainly for the lighting, number 1 would've been great too perhaps in colour? Anyways fantastic for someone new! Keep it up!