Forums > Critique > Serious Critique > Composition! Which works better?

Model

katlyn lacoste

Posts: 492

Seattle, Washington, US

Hi, Just got some images back from a shoot and have been torn with the decision of which to post. Let me know your thoughts.

All my best,

Katlyn


https://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/katlyn00/20100303_katlyn030.jpg




https://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/katlyn00/20100303_katlyn031.jpg

Mar 31 10 01:58 pm Link

Photographer

The Alternative Image

Posts: 4129

London, England, United Kingdom

Wow, love the light, but top one, I think you need that space between model and edge of frame.

Edit: In fact if I took these (I wish) I would go for a square crop.

Mar 31 10 02:02 pm Link

Photographer

JFD Photography

Posts: 719

New York, New York, US

neither? you have several shots like this in your portfolio. this doesn't even show that it's you (other than implied since you posted it). maybe if you were publishing a book.

you have a lot of good shots...but also have a lot of duplicates. i'm new to MM so i'm trying to understand the urge of many to post several similar images.

again, you have a lot of good shots...but these aren't necessary to add. they don't bring anything new to your portfolio.

Mar 31 10 02:10 pm Link

Photographer

remerrill

Posts: 3880

Arcata, California, US

I really like both...!!
I like the message of #1 and I like the geometries built into #2

Both are great... and both could be stellar!
I think #1 is better suited for a models portfolio, and #2 for a photographers
I would process both!

I would rotate for level and add black negative space at the top
and then crop for composition using both 'rule of thirds' and 'corner 45s'...
what I mean is where those 2 composition rules meet.

{edit} hienvy
How in the hell is it that I've never seen your portfolio until now?
Wonderful work!

Mar 31 10 02:11 pm Link

Makeup Artist

Aeni

Posts: 1969

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Top one - the models are more symmetrical and balanced.  The 2nd one looks like her feet are ready to topple.

Little things rather than composition...

Mar 31 10 02:14 pm Link

Photographer

The Alternative Image

Posts: 4129

London, England, United Kingdom

Oh Sorry, models port, to much beer.
The second one then, just like the pose and lighting better.

Edit: just looked at your port, theres some very impressive images in there.

Mar 31 10 02:15 pm Link

Model

MissSybarite

Posts: 11863

Los Angeles, California, US

Top one for sure!
The bottom feels too cramped.

Apr 01 10 06:04 am Link

Photographer

Vits

Posts: 3

Mechelen, Antwerp, Belgium

Definately the top one.

Apr 01 10 06:21 am Link

Digital Artist

Koray

Posts: 6720

Ankara, Ankara, Turkey

none.
I think it should be a vertical crop like your avatar with enough empty space on top.

Apr 01 10 06:26 am Link