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I'm really new to shooting portraiture in-studio, as nearly all of the shots from my portfolio have been outdoors. On Sunday, this was my first time truly shooting in-studio. I would love some feedback on these shots, and how I can improve, etc. 1.  2.  3.  4.  Any feedback is appreciated, thanks. Nov 24 15 04:34 pm Link You should stay indoors. Just kidding - your location/natural light stuff is very nice. But if this is really your first studio work, you're way ahead of the curve. Nov 25 15 07:38 pm Link MMMPhoto wrote: Mike impressive illumination... kickers are nicely balanced with key... Nov 25 15 07:47 pm Link Watch your hotspots. Nov 25 15 07:56 pm Link I sincerely appreciate the feedback, everyone! And Thomas, your comments especially are very well received. Great idea about taking the lenses out and then creating a simulation in post. I love the idea of having a big box of lenses without frames. That's brilliant. I really need to do this in the future! Great suggestions you've made all around, especially key points to to avoiding those hot spots and things to notice in conjunction with the MUA. I sincerely appreciate all of your input. Thanks! Nov 28 15 12:13 am Link Thanks again for the suggestions all. In particular for the second photo with the lens reflection under his eye, this was a great suggestion to clear up. So I cleared it up in post and the shot looks MUCH better. BEFORE: AFTER:  Thanks again! Nov 28 15 01:47 pm Link Nice work, glad you fixed the hot spot, now it is perfect! Nov 28 15 02:14 pm Link damn dude, for being the first studio session your like all ahead of everyone else. Well done! Nov 29 15 01:13 am Link Like others have said, really nice work for your first time shooting in the studio! And lots of other great work in your port. Good to know a talented neighbor I can recommend when I can't take on a gig. Agreed with the previous comment about hotspots. Always good if you can have a makeup artist on hand to take care of shine. But also, depending on which lights you're using, you may be able to add a deflector between the bulb and the diffuser so that it reduces whatever more concentrated light from the bulb makes it through the diffuser in the center of where it's hitting your subject, in this case her forehead. Keep up the great work! Nov 29 15 09:38 pm Link Good work! Some really quick things you could improve (bear in mind this is only my personal opinion): - glare on the glasses, but you've fixed that already  - hot spots are intense at times, counter this by using more diffused light - this is extremely subjective but I'm going to mention it anyway, the backdrop for me is too dull. You could perhaps spill some light onto it to create a gradient just to add a little bit more interest. Nov 30 15 05:30 am Link I sincerely appreciate the kind words and suggestions. Great info and I will try to add these suggestions to my next studio shoot. So much to learn, but it's also so much fun! Thanks again for the feedback. Dec 01 15 12:44 am Link |
