first on location shoot

erinshortridge · #1 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 05:00 PM

what are your thoughts on my first locational shoot? improvements? etc...

soupman · #2 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 06:56 PM

Cudos for getting a beautiful model in heels to the location!

I like the background ofthe first photo. The old, weathered boards are great. But there must have been a problem reducing the photo as the shadows on her legs are a shade of green. She looks like she is dreading opening the door. You have pretty good separation from the background though.

In number two, I can't put my finger on what I like and dislike. It seems as though it is over processed...but I like the S curve of her body and the general lines of the photo.

I like number three the best, but her pose seems unnatural. Her black shirt disappears in the background. Again, I like the location.

I think you should take her back and take more photos (I would even if I didn't need to.)

Thanks for posting.

erinshortridge · #3 (**permalink**) 08-16-2008, 09:15 AM

hey! thanks for taking the time to look at my photos and to give me a critique! awesome! i have MANY more photos of that woman from my locational shoot-over 2600! im really into my post processing at the moment, so thats why there are some issues with shadows and the contrast. I like pushing the envelope and trying something new and artsy.
thanks so much for takin a look!
have a great wknd!

RSStory · #4 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erinshortridge

i have MANY more photos of that woman from my locational shoot-over 2600!

Why on earth would you need to shoot 2600 images in a shoot? In a typical 3 hour shoot I may shoot 150 or so images. I have gone to 5 day workshops and shot 8 models a day and still not shot 2600 images over the whole workshop. My suggestion would be to slow down. You posted 3 very nice shots but if it took 2600 shots to get those 3 then that is a problem.

For the record, I love the 2nd one.

Dont shoot what you see....SEE what you are shooting!

Jim Peters · #5 (**permalink**) 08-17-2008, 08:07 PM

Hi,On Number Two And Three the Lighting And Posing Makes Her look Thiner.On My Screen In Number 3 Her Black Blouse Disapears Into The dark Area of the Background.
Great Background Choice On Number One.However She looks Heavy Compeared To 2 And three.The Claw Position Of The Hand Is A little Akward.I Like The Idea Of Number One but I would Use A different Outfit On Her And Perk Up That Posture,All are Sterling Ideas!