Photoshoot c&c

Splinters

Hi folks, this is pretty different from the type of stuff Id usually shoot so be gentle. Im just trying to expand my portfolio with a few different types of shots. Id appreciate any feedback, and ways I could have improved these.

AnCatDubh

They're nicely done. A couple of comments (only as i'm seeing them);

A little heavy on the contrast perhaps - the blacks are almost indistinguishable on my screen (non corrected).

Shooting from a low angle on a female subject usually doesn't lead to the most flattering of results. I don't think that it has produced very unflattering results but I think the results could be better from a higher angle.

At the low angle, you are seeing the under chin shadow which is again not particularly flattering to your subject in this particular context.

Speaking of chins, I feel your model's jaw line as exposed by the angle which you are shooting is exaggerated unnaturally.

The overall treatment is a faux old style something or other (or at least has the appearence of). I think a more modern fashion finish might be better.

Splinters

Cheers for that, yep I see where you're coming from on each of those points. Thats exactly the kind of feedback what I was looking for too, much appreciated. As I said this was a completely different type of shoot for me so I'll take all these on board for the next one (and alternate edits of these ones too).

I too, find the blacks are bit too black (but that said, I'm a nuisance for intentionally blowing highlights and over-exposing, as I always think brighter images generally look better, so the blacks might just be a personal preference).


The only thing I'd say is, and again this is personal opinion, When shooting a woman, I think it can be beneficial to shoot straight on or down at them (or get them to tilt their heads downward a tad).

I say this because I find that the noses tend to look a bit odd (and generally bigger?) when you shoot up at them. The black holes of a nose are generally not overly attractive, in my opinion.

That said, I'm aware this is real life and not a perfect world, so being able to shoot down on people is not always possible (and even just remembering to try it can be difficult at times!). And again, of course, it's all very subjective and down to personal preference/opinion.

(I've plenty of photos shooting up at women, by the way. I'm not against doing it or anything, although I do try to shoot the top of the nose when possible, it's just something I thought I'd say as I noticed it fairly quickly in all of these particular photographs).

The poses look nice, though, and the composition is pretty good in them, so you're onto a winner, anyway. I do like the post-processing on these, but I wouldn't go too mad with it for all your shots. It looks nice, but it also looks like you could get tired of it fairly quickly.

paulusdu

I was going to comment on the angle of the nose, and the blacks merging, but I would just be echoing the guys. I’m not sure nostrils are a flattering feature on any model, male or female.
Apart from that, it they look pretty good, I would be interested to see the originals processed with much less contrast too.

Splinters

Again, cheers guys. After looking back on these my office monitor and my own its become pretty clear I need to calibrate my monitor properly. The contrast and even saturation is a lot less drastic on my home machine where I did the PP. Must say I agree with all points mentioned here, even more so after looking at it on a well calibrated monitor for comparison.

deealovr

Very pretty.i love your eyes and eyebrow.

Splinters

Thanks but Im afraid Im the ugly fecker behind the camera, the girl in the shot is a friend of mine.

spooky donkey

what lighting were you using? That a soft box or umbrell I see?
I agree on angle being too low.
Perhaps a refelector low on the model to take down the blacks a bit....
Still nice work....

run_Forrest_run

for me anyway, up nostril shots are a big no no. I also can't warm to the model's smile and facial expression, it has a sort of mean look...sorry!

AnimalRights

The shots don't "pop out" and are her eyes are not crystal sharp which I find in portraits essential, I also agree with most of the others referring to contrast and angle.
Also u included no exif, it would have been interesting to see and maybe point out if something was amiss.