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Posted: 6/29/2016 1:26:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/29/2016 1:47:44 PM EDT
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They both look nice. I'm not a fan of cutting into the head. Both have too much contrast for my liking. I like the first one better. The second one looks awkward to me and the blown highlights on the side of her face is distracting.
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Posted: 6/29/2016 3:06:59 PM EDT
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They both look nice. I'm not a fan of cutting into the head. Both have too much contrast for my liking. I like the first one better. The second one looks awkward to me and the blown highlights on the side of her face is distracting. Of the two, I'd go with this assessment and add that tight headshots don't need that much sharpness on the face. So long as the eye's in focus and the rest is mostly OK, the ladies will appreciate it more. Hides all the texture and whatnot. |
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Posted: 6/29/2016 3:30:32 PM EDT
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They are great shots, but I don't think they are right for their intended purpose. To me, at least, they look like they would fit great in a dating profile site or commercial product site, but it's too dreamy for a tutoring page. I can imagine some 12yo boy going "oh hell yeah that's the only ten I see".
You're going to want her to look more professional, but also approachable. Shooting her head-on or very slightly turned one way or the other would work best. |
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Posted: 6/29/2016 6:21:33 PM EDT
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Thanks for the reply's. Interestingly, I have a lot of the same thoughts. I don't think the skin tones are all that great and I should probably re-process. I dont think they are the best for a professional look...
In fact, these are the ones that she picked. I picked the two below. Same as above, go ahead and let me know what you think.  Untitled
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Posted: 6/29/2016 6:43:16 PM EDT
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The color is good, she looks warm(in photo terms) First thing, like the others, the cut off head is a distraction, and doesn't say "professional"
Portraits should be shot in portrait it is built into the name. You fill light is good, maybe a touch low on the face, making her hot under her neck. in the bottom two she is much to hot on the side of her face to down under her chin. Your focus is fine. She is a good model,( works out great since she is your wife) nice smile, great eyes, just even out the lighting a little, shoot in portrait, and you will be there. |
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Posted: 6/29/2016 8:16:26 PM EDT
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Thanks for the reply's. Interestingly, I have a lot of the same thoughts. I don't think the skin tones are all that great and I should probably re-process. I dont think they are the best for a professional look... In fact, these are the ones that she picked. I picked the two below. Same as above, go ahead and let me know what you think. <a href="https://flic.kr/p/JA9Jkw" target="_blank">https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7439/27953448436_73a37e48da_b.jpg</a>Untitled <a href="https://flic.kr/p/JA9JSU" target="_blank">https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7118/27953450256_52a45e5d6b_b.jpg</a>Untitled First one is better. Looks really serious almost angry. Second one has an awkward head tilt. Dwayne Johnson-ish look to it. Are you editing in Lightroom? If so, I would try reducing the clarity slider and then burning her neck area a little. |
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Posted: 6/29/2016 9:50:58 PM EDT
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1 again but dial down the processing some.
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Posted: 6/30/2016 12:40:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: First one is better. Looks really serious almost angry. Second one has an awkward head tilt. Dwayne Johnson-ish look to it. Are you editing in Lightroom? If so, I would try reducing the clarity slider and then burning her neck area a little. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Thanks for the reply's. Interestingly, I have a lot of the same thoughts. I don't think the skin tones are all that great and I should probably re-process. I dont think they are the best for a professional look... In fact, these are the ones that she picked. I picked the two below. Same as above, go ahead and let me know what you think. <a href="https://flic.kr/p/JA9Jkw" target="_blank">https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7439/27953448436_73a37e48da_b.jpg</a>Untitled <a href="https://flic.kr/p/JA9JSU" target="_blank">https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7118/27953450256_52a45e5d6b_b.jpg</a>Untitled First one is better. Looks really serious almost angry. Second one has an awkward head tilt. Dwayne Johnson-ish look to it. Are you editing in Lightroom? If so, I would try reducing the clarity slider and then burning her neck area a little. |
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Posted: 6/30/2016 12:53:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 1 again but dial down the processing some. I really try to make my images look as natural and 'unprocessed' as I can, but I will say tht processing seems to be my weakest link. Any tips on how to process with out looking too heavy handed are welcome! I do know that if I had more than a total of 3 minuets to take the shots that I would have used the white part of the reflector instead of the silver part (but that would have required taking it apart) and I would have tried to get the reflector higher to create better shadows, but as it was, I had steaks on the stove and she said, "i'm ready for my headshot". I looked out side and realized that I had a 5 min window to make it happen, and not burn the steaks. So, we did our best. Half of the time I was holding the reflector and taking the shot while I wrestled with the 2.5yr old over the reflector. Next time I'll make more of an effort to get it right in camera.
Any way, here is the original as it was shot.  And the first version I posted. If any one wants to play with the raw file, I can make it available as long as you're willing to guide me through your process. I really do appreciate the help! |
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Posted: 7/17/2016 5:44:25 PM EDT
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I like the top one but I''d crop tighter, probably vertical. These don't scream math tutor.... your wife is smoking by the way.
Your main light is focused too low on her and the light is falling off towards the top of her head.... her neck is the hottest spot with the exception of the hair light. So either get it up a bit or flag her neck. I'd bring that hair light down 1/3-1/2 a stop and bring it in and behind her a touch more. Background might be a little too distracting, tighten up appreture 1/3 - 2/3 Did I mention your wife is gorgeous? |
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Posted: 7/17/2016 5:45:00 PM EDT
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The processing was very minimal. I can see a reason to reduce clarity a little, but other than correcting color and covering a few zits, I didn't really do much. I really try to make my images look as natural and 'unprocessed' as I can, but I will say tht processing seems to be my weakest link. Any tips on how to process with out looking too heavy handed are welcome! I do know that if I had more than a total of 3 minuets to take the shots that I would have used the white part of the reflector instead of the silver part (but that would have required taking it apart) and I would have tried to get the reflector higher to create better shadows, but as it was, I had steaks on the stove and she said, "i'm ready for my headshot". I looked out side and realized that I had a 5 min window to make it happen, and not burn the steaks. So, we did our best. Half of the time I was holding the reflector and taking the shot while I wrestled with the 2.5yr old over the reflector. Next time I'll make more of an effort to get it right in camera. Any way, here is the original as it was shot. <a href="https://flic.kr/p/JwL94T" target="_blank">https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7388/27915091201_ce7d2cec9d_b.jpg</a> And the first version I posted. <a href="https://flic.kr/p/JA9Jkw" target="_blank">https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7439/27953448436_73a37e48da_b.jpg</a> If any one wants to play with the raw file, I can make it available as long as you're willing to guide me through your process. I really do appreciate the help! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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1 again but dial down the processing some. I really try to make my images look as natural and 'unprocessed' as I can, but I will say tht processing seems to be my weakest link. Any tips on how to process with out looking too heavy handed are welcome! I do know that if I had more than a total of 3 minuets to take the shots that I would have used the white part of the reflector instead of the silver part (but that would have required taking it apart) and I would have tried to get the reflector higher to create better shadows, but as it was, I had steaks on the stove and she said, "i'm ready for my headshot". I looked out side and realized that I had a 5 min window to make it happen, and not burn the steaks. So, we did our best. Half of the time I was holding the reflector and taking the shot while I wrestled with the 2.5yr old over the reflector. Next time I'll make more of an effort to get it right in camera. Any way, here is the original as it was shot. <a href="https://flic.kr/p/JwL94T" target="_blank">https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7388/27915091201_ce7d2cec9d_b.jpg</a> And the first version I posted. <a href="https://flic.kr/p/JA9Jkw" target="_blank">https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7439/27953448436_73a37e48da_b.jpg</a> If any one wants to play with the raw file, I can make it available as long as you're willing to guide me through your process. I really do appreciate the help! Nothing wrong with your processing. |
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Posted: 7/17/2016 11:50:58 PM EDT
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I would zoom out some and not such a dramatic bokeh. The close ups leave portions of her face out of focus.
Also, how big will the picture be? Shrink it down and see what it will look like at that size. |
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Posted: 7/20/2016 2:41:20 PM EDT
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I like the top one but I''d crop tighter, probably vertical. These don't scream math tutor.... your wife is smoking by the way. Your main light is focused too low on her and the light is falling off towards the top of her head.... her neck is the hottest spot with the exception of the hair light. So either get it up a bit or flag her neck. I'd bring that hair light down 1/3-1/2 a stop and bring it in and behind her a touch more. Background might be a little too distracting, tighten up appreture 1/3 - 2/3 Did I mention your wife is gorgeous? Thanks! I'm going to re shoot it for her in studio once our move is complete. I'll update when I do. She hates her photo being taken and it's a case of you take what you can get when shes willing to stand in front of the camera. |
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Posted: 7/20/2016 7:12:37 PM EDT
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Thanks! I'm going to re shoot it for her in studio once our move is complete. I'll update when I do. She hates her photo being taken and it's a case of you take what you can get when shes willing to stand in front of the camera. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I like the top one but I''d crop tighter, probably vertical. These don't scream math tutor.... your wife is smoking by the way. Your main light is focused too low on her and the light is falling off towards the top of her head.... her neck is the hottest spot with the exception of the hair light. So either get it up a bit or flag her neck. I'd bring that hair light down 1/3-1/2 a stop and bring it in and behind her a touch more. Background might be a little too distracting, tighten up appreture 1/3 - 2/3 Did I mention your wife is gorgeous? Thanks! I'm going to re shoot it for her in studio once our move is complete. I'll update when I do. She hates her photo being taken and it's a case of you take what you can get when shes willing to stand in front of the camera. I know all too well! |
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