I shot my first senior session ever on Saturday and was the first time using the 30D. Serious critiques welcome... I am still new to the whole photography thing :)
What is a 'senior session'? sounds like sumthing to do with old people? (senior citizens).
some nice picks there. My favorite is 10 with the capture of the flying water.
What is a 'senior session'? sounds like sumthing to do with old people? (senior citizens).
some nice picks there. My favorite is 10 with the capture of the flying water.
Hi Joshua - I like no 8 the best, I think if you had used some fill in flash on 4 that would have maybe improved it a bit? All in all I think your shots show a lot of promise - shot 10 is good, like the angle.
Shots 5 and 6 the model looks like she is trying too hard making her look a bit miserable. On shots 9 and 12 try cropping out the sea shore/rocks in the background, also try a wider apeture to blur the backgrounds maybe
My sister just asked me to take her senior pictures in a couple of weeks....I'm terrified! Your photos turned out great! I hope to get as good results from my attempt.
If anyone has any tips and hints I would greatly greatly appreciate any help given....
I'm beginning to wonder what I have gotten myself into!
I'm surprised nobody's commented that the dark eye makeup is really excessive here. In many of the shots her eyes look like black holes to me. I suppose maybe this is what she LIKES, but sheesh... As far as posing and light and a general happy, natural look, you've done well.
I'm surprised nobody's commented that the dark eye makeup is really excessive here. In many of the shots her eyes look like black holes to me. I suppose maybe this is what she LIKES, but sheesh... As far as posing and light and a general happy, natural look, you've done well.
Robt.
Bear... totally agree with you... this is my sister I was doing these shots for and I tried to tell her. This is what her friends and her like and will has gotten me more business, but from a personal preference stand point it is way to much.
Mike... thanks for the critique and I think I am going to try the crop suggestions on 9 and 12...
Singsunshine... I am only a year into photography and have only done two weddings and bridal session and this senior shoot... I was a bit nervous about the results, but just do your best and I am sure it will come out alright. I am glad I was doing a family member for my first senior shoot, because it was easier to get emotion out of her and if things didn't work out I could alway shoot again. Good luck!
I agree about the eye makeup. Maybe you can suggest to her doing some with a more natural look and compare (tell her you want different looks for your portfolio?)
I like 2, 6, and 12. I wish you had a good closeup like #6 with her smiling.
Wow, I love these. I like #6 the best and the makeup really doesn't distract or bother me. But everyone has an opinion. Apparently this is how she wears it and afterall, shouldn't a portrait look like the person?
I love your lighting in all of them. And love the playfulness of the last few pics. Excellent work.
I'm surprised nobody's commented that the dark eye makeup is really excessive here. In many of the shots her eyes look like black holes to me. I suppose maybe this is what she LIKES, but sheesh... As far as posing and light and a general happy, natural look, you've done well.
Robt.
2nd'ed. I totally agree. Lots of good angles in the shots, though.
My sister just asked me to take her senior pictures in a couple of weeks....I'm terrified! Your photos turned out great! I hope to get as good results from my attempt.
If anyone has any tips and hints I would greatly greatly appreciate any help given....
I'm beginning to wonder what I have gotten myself into!
learn how to pose - //www.photodigital.net/zeltsman/ It makes a HUGE difference in the final image, and gives you something to do besides 'Smile' or 'turn a bit' - it gives you a clue.
