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Hello everyone, Still new to this level of photography after a lifetime of "taking family and vacation photos." As I continue the various online and campus photography classes, would appreciate any and all feedback on current work within my portfolio. Thank you! Sep 11 20 08:14 pm Link The pics of Dajsha look good. Some of the others are pretty bad. I would cut pics that have nothing in focus. Sep 12 20 12:21 am Link I would remove the duplicate images. Sep 12 20 05:19 pm Link Are you shooting in raw or jpeg? Looks like it’s jpeg. Shoot raw so you can work with the colors on an even better level. Learn black and white photography more if you plan to use that in your photos. Continue to learn how to edit photos so they look more natural and not overly edited, if you know what I mean. Overall, great photos! That’s how we all begin. Sep 13 20 07:50 am Link Most of the images are out of focus. There is a difference between a snap shot and a well thought out image. Going forward check your focus carefully. It can help to do two shots of the same thing if you use Auto focus. https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/focus- … r-footage/ Study the work of those you admire. You seem to like black & white. One of my favorite black & white shooters is Arnold Newman. https://huxleyparlour.com/artists/arnold-newman/ Also try and avoid duplicates. That focus issue ruins what could be a few decent images. It might help you to buy a tablet that you can review images. Some cameras also support Wi/Fi transfer. If yours doesn't then use a card reader and during breaks in the shoot check images out. Sep 13 20 11:46 am Link Kia Xiong- Photographer wrote: I initially started shooting in jpeg, because, well...that is what I knew. However, recently I have started shooting in RAW, and yes, I have noticed a difference when editing.... Sep 17 20 10:48 am Link Tony Lawrence wrote: Thank you for the feedback and the resource - I am very much a fan of black/white images. I hear you about the snapshot. I think that has been a challenge for me as I felt like I needed to take a zillion shots in order to get a few good ones. I have been learning to just slow down and be mindful when I press the shutter... Sep 17 20 10:50 am Link Mark Salo wrote: Thanks - I didn't even realize that I duplicated a folder! Sep 17 20 10:51 am Link Thanks for the feedback everyone - I appreciate it. One question I have...when shooting outdoors, how often do you use a tripod? I know a tripod can help with stabilization, but I just wonder about lugging a tripod all over.... Sep 17 20 10:52 am Link Kaufman Photography wrote: if you're shooting in low light, absolutely use a tripod Sep 17 20 08:55 pm Link I will leave the technical to the people that know what they are talking about. Those things are what you don't see which are the foundation of the image. Don't forget what you do see. The subject (model) wardrobe, hair, makeup, styling, location things that make your image stand out to the untrained eye. The girl you have so many images of? (Friend, family member)? You have to be careful of her angles. And chose only one pic of her to showcase. Less quality work is better then a lot of mediocre work in a port. Oct 21 20 12:58 am Link First eliminate all the out of focus ones. Photographers are known by the photos they show not the ones that they take and while some models are only interested in getting paid ( that isn't a criticism) most also want technically competent photographers to work with in hope they can get some good images out of it. Second, using the browse function there are 57 models in a 50 mile radius of Madison, about half active in the last three months, look at every one of their portfolios. Would you want to work with them? If not why not. Learn from the experience. make a list of the ones you consider the best, contact them and see if you can shoot with them. Expect to pay something ...it will be worth it and take time drafting your initial contact. Before contacting them make thoughtful comments on their photos, Tag them and send friend request so you can contact them. If they have IG accounts check them out too> Third, and this can be done while doing the other steps take every opportunity to shoot people and master your camera Fourth if there are workshops, group shoots in you area go to them , in addition t getting shooting experience they are great networking opportunities. Oct 21 20 06:39 am Link Your current portfolio seems to lack a finished look.  In this photo the sharpest thing is models right leg, face looks out of focus. Shooting in harsh sun not the the most flattering lighting, try using a scrim between subject and sun or shoot in open shade. Shooting with the 50mm lens is not giving the best depth perspective; try a longer lens starting around 100mm or so [Note how large foot looks compared to her head?]. I wish you well Oct 23 20 07:15 pm Link This is your best shot.  Even lighting, eyes are in focus (and fabulous). Going for old style, glass plate look? Not sharp.  Just out of focus  Her face is blurry and dark. Her blouse and arm are brighter, thus the focus of attention.  Don't go for artsy until you've got the basics down. You may get some that work (like your first one) but you need to know when blur works and when not. There's lot's of stuff in books and online to help. Keep learning and shooting and have fun! Because her nose is in total profile against a darker background, it looks very large and prominent. Pullinh her hair behind her shoulder will allow her to have a neck. There are other flaws but thesese stand out for me.  Lighting is very harsh and bright giving facial hotspots.  I liike this one, even though her face is too dark in comparison to the dress.  Delete I wish her face was in focus  This is the most technically correct photo and nicely posed.  Supersaturated colors are making things blurry. Nice pose.  Focus is on tree, not subject. Hot spot on face can be fixed but not out of focus (Maybe with software).  Nice candid(?) but his face is almost hidden.  Same but she's almost hidden instead of him.  Oct 28 20 09:58 am Link |
