In what way? I have left some more of the clothing in than I may have normally, because the PJs are what the kids are "showing off".Quote:
Originally Posted by marko
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In what way? I have left some more of the clothing in than I may have normally, because the PJs are what the kids are "showing off".Quote:
Originally Posted by marko
The blond boy (sorry I'm bad with names) has his hand cut off. You also cut off his left arm. It's just a bit too tight for me; I like the crop on your daughter's side much better.
Mixed heights are often an issue when posing. Sometimes what helps is artificially making them the same height (one sitting one standing etc)
Hope that helps - marko
This is my new little friend Maggie (and her Dad) who I met today at the Chinese Cultural Center. Maggie was very interested in my picture taking and asked if she could see what I was doing. I showed her. Then she asked if I would take a picture of her...I said yes if it was okay with her Dad.
I decided to submit this as a portrait cuz she was just too darned cute...the picture in no way does justice to her cuteness...(although she is pretty darned cute in this shot) :). She really liked her picture too btw.
Please excuse the lighting...I was a bit rushed because her Mom (in the background was waiting).
Awww...very cute! Nice big smile!
Here's a candid from a portrait shoot we did this afternoon ...
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...a/_MG_6111.jpg
Note to self ... to relax the model don't tell dirty jokes :headslap:
Cute shot casil.
I like this one MA - great expression here. Great timing on the shutter click. The lighting is too harsh for the subject though IMO.
Here's one from that same shoot ...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3636/...a38406f5_o.jpg
I like this one better MA - less harsh. I might dodge the eyes a wee bit more for more punch. In general, most subjects (especially female) are not fond of this type of lighting (harsh - shadowy) as it is far less flattering than soft bright light.
PHOTOGRAPHERS of course love this stuff and IMO we should use it whenever we want, we just need to know that there's a good chance our subjects won't be entirely happy with the results (or would have preferred a more flattering portrait). :twocents:
Yeh I love harsh light and shadow. It's hard to make it work very well though. It's something I'd like to be good at.
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Originally Posted by Mad Aussie
I'm with you on that. :highfive:
Actually it's not that hard if you choose the right subject.
In general - pretty girls are the wrong subject for this light.
Lumberjacks, coal miners, gritty guys - it's a stereotype for sure but gritty subjects are better suited to 'gritty' light and soft subjects are better suited to soft light.
Mu husband says the next time they have a tour underground I'm on it. I can't wait to get some photos down there..he says I could get some really creepy ones. I'd love to have a day down there with the miners but that isn't gonna happen..lolQuote:
Originally Posted by marko
My granddaughter, Katherine, in her first egg hunt.
Okay, that deserves a big "AWWWWWWW!" Do you have any shot in portrait style? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by SlipJigPiper
Now that is just plain cute!
That's an Easter Bubby ;)
One more and then I'll leave you's alone :)
Having a bit of fun with this one's treatment ...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/...c814bdb5_o.jpg
Speaking from a girl's point of view, personally I don't mind the lighting Mad Aussie has used (and no i'm not agreeing with him because he's my Father) it's a different effect he hasn't used on me yet, so something different is good rather than always taking soft photos...Man my eyes stand out in that last one...
A cute easter shot SlipJig!
MA - The blue you chose is not working for me. It's too unnatural and not subtle enough. I think the shot would have been better without it. :twocents:
Well, as I said Marko ...;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Aussie
My bad. I'm pretty good with Internet tone...but missed the sarcasm there :headslap:
Personally I like it! It makes me looks evil! Like I'm some magical creature hiding in a human body...maybe I am... :evil2:
My darling girl. I love the mischief in her eyes in this shot.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../Jess/2112.jpg
A very cute shot nqp - what a beautiful girl you have! - just remember that one of the most important keys to a great portrait (99% of the time) is tack sharp and bright eyes.
Nice shot naturequestphoto! Can I use nqp..lot easier :p
Sure!
I answer to just about anything.
thanks.
I see now that it is a bit soft. I never really noticed that before. Thanks!
nice work everyone! i did not take the time to read text - scrolled throught the photo submissions quickly - have a few faves - MA 1st submission of his daughter (post #45).... ALex's post #33 and my fave of all: #35 by Bambi. Way to go everyone! :highfive: if i have time, i will try to submit something too.
Here is an upload of a quick - 2 second portrait I did at my son's wedding this past weekend. The young man is a US Marine and was a groomsman standing up for my son. I believe he said that he has served in Iraq for two tours and a tour in Afghanistan. The scar on his face is from his tour in one of those places. I tear up and have so much gratitude to those who spend their lives protecting a country they believe in. Seeing Zach was no different for me.
Attachment 2930
looks like a nice clear shot there TT!
Went to the playground today!!!! :highfive:
It's funny how much more I realize the midday shadows than from last year..non the less. I know I know, eyes could be a tad bit sharper- wow..I need some exercise on manual focus with speedy kids..lol! I was happy with this!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/...7917f64946.jpg
The only way to learn is to through yourself out there.
Here is a pic of my son.
Lovely shot Kat - I like the angle, lighting and background.
Crashcat - very moody portrait, I like it. For portraits, watch the eye closest to the camera. It should be TACK sharp.
Thanks Marko, my bad actually posted the still in the works version I was playing around with. Here is the one I meant to post. Still by no means perfect but the eye is a lot sharper.
Crashcat ... if this is you 'learning' then most of us are in trouble! Great shot. I think I prefer the first 'still in the works' version. I didn't need the eye tack sharp in this case. For me, this is one of those rare shots (due to the treatment you have given it) that doesn't need a sharp eye.
Thanks for the kind words it nice to hear all my hard work and of course Marko's Podcast have helped out alot.:)
Hi Everyone, I'm quite new to your community here and I'm still trying to find my way around your great forum. I'm really liking it so far, especially the podcasts.
Here is my contribution for April I just shot this on wednesday. I shot this using one flash and softbox at camera left. The difficult part here was black hair on a black background without a hair or separation light. I was able to fix this by using the Shadow/Highlight feature in Photoshop. Then I adjusted the tone and colour using Curves. I would love to hear your thoughts and comments! It's really great to be a part of your community!
I really like this shot nomad and welcome!
In terms of comments - I like the pose here, the sharp eyes, yup - the separation of hair to background, the funky treatment... what I'm not crazy about is the hand which i find to be a distraction. Your play with the tones works with the look of this model but I'm finding parts of the image (the hand in particular, and part of the forehead) just a bit too red for my taste. Hope that helps and LOVE to see more shots from you.
Best - Marko
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I shot this using one flash and softbox at camera left. The difficult part here was black hair on a black background without a hair or separation light. I was able to fix this by using the Shadow/Highlight feature in Photoshop. Then I adjusted the tone and colour using Curves. I would love to hear your thoughts and comments
This is more of a grab shot at the jazz jam today. I turned and saw them enjoying the music. Oliver is a great sax player, today he played Happy Birthday with such improvisation for one of the jammers it blew us away. This is his girlfriends daughter, just too cute.
Haven't been posted in a while and I want to join in on the fun.
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...s/_MG_0615.jpg
Thanks Marko!Quote:
Originally Posted by marko
I couldn't see it on my monitor, then when I checked on another monitor I can sure see the reds were quite over saturated. How about now?
