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Louise – first model shoot

  • KWBarbs
    Participant

    Never tried shooting any people other than family, so shooting a model was a first for me. For this I just managed to get a few headshots of Louise – really nice girl and didn’t make me feel like a fool fumbling with a camera!

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    3.

    Kieran.

    jb7
    Participant

    Really good model, very expressive-
    I’ve seen her around a bit recently, looks like a group shoot?

    Wish I could see the pictures when commenting on them…

    I think the second would be my pick from these-
    for the expression, though the composition could do with more space around the head, I think-
    they’re perhaps all a bit too tight-

    A lot more space might have shown some more of her attitude-

    Good lighting and colour, was it main light only?
    Good result for a first shoot-

    j

    KWBarbs
    Participant

    Thanks for the reply. I posted these as I really am looking for critique, comment and feedback.

    jb7 wrote:

    Really good model, very expressive-
    I’ve seen her around a bit recently, looks like a group shoot?

    Yes – it was part of a group session at the camera club…. so I had about 5 mins to get a shot.
    She was great to work with. As this was a club shoot, she was very patient and helped the complete idiots like me to try and frame a shot.

    jb7 wrote:

    Wish I could see the pictures when commenting on them…

    Not sure what you mean?

    jb7 wrote:

    I think the second would be my pick from these-
    for the expression, though the composition could do with more space around the head, I think-
    they’re perhaps all a bit too tight-

    I might try re-cropping. I oringinally had a wider crop, but as it was on a black background it did not seem to add anything to the headshot so I went in tighter.
    I personally prefer the 3rd, but maybe a bit more on the left of the 2nd might add to it. The re-crop is a good idea, I might give it a go and re-post.

    jb7 wrote:

    Good lighting and colour, was it main light only?

    I can’t take credit for the lighting, that was Ross :)
    There was a single light high on the right, 45 angled down on the model with a shoot through umbrella. It was positioned quite close.
    The black background was lit with a single light to try and give separation between the dark hair and the background.
    This may all be wrong – if it is, I am sure Ross will be along to correct me.

    Thanks again for taking the time to reply.

    Kieran.

    jb7
    Participant

    Sorry, was grumbling over the way pictures disappear into a tiny slot at the bottom of the page when you post a reply-
    especially when there are 3 of them…

    5faythe
    Participant

    Hi Kieran,

    I’m no expert on this type of image (or any other type :? ) but I think
    these are really nice.

    I like close up portraits like this but have found my results a little harsh
    since I started using a digital camera.

    There is a certain casualness about them which is attractive.
    The catchlights in the eyes and the engagement are good.

    Well done.

    jb7 wrote:

    Sorry, was grumbling over the way pictures disappear into a tiny slot at the bottom of the page when you post a reply-
    especially when there are 3 of them…

    Joseph I thought I was the only one got peed of with this.
    I often open up a second PI screen so I can look at the images properly while
    I am attempting to comment.

    Cheers.

    John.

    Pixelle
    Member

    Em, I think these show a lack of variety, maybe a change of position [or should that be pose] next time might help.

    KWBarbs
    Participant

    Pixelle wrote:

    Em, I think these show a lack of variety, maybe a change of position [or should that be pose] next time might help.

    I agree with this – but with only a few minutes to get some shots at this session, variety was not really an open this time. I only posted 3 similar shots as I was looking for feedback on the crop and subtle differences.

    Thanks.

    5faythe wrote:

    Joseph I thought I was the only one got peed of with this.
    I often open up a second PI screen so I can look at the images properly while
    I am attempting to comment.

    Me too!

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