I've had some shoots recently which have produced images I am very happy with. I can see improvement from images I was producing just a few months ago.

What do you think?

Shoot with Stacey:
1)
2)
3)
4)


Shoot with Krystal:
5)
6)
7)

Thank you very much

1,4 and 5 do it for me.
nice close-ups, great use of light, both models are shown to great effect

Nothing to be brutal about. Red works best. 1 is my fav.

Brian

Lovely images, but could be a lot sharper in my opinion... for what its worth

3 and 7 are my faves


Dont dream it ......Be it.

Hi David,

1 is my favourite, but in general I think you've every right to be pleased with your progress. You clearly think about what you're doing and put a lot of care into it, along with effort and expense.

Favourites are 5 and 6 - love the lighting, the styling and the general look. Also like No.7 but, for me, the half-length versions in 5 and 6 work better. (Just a personal preference.)

'Fraid I have reservations about No.1 - at a quick glance the feet look as if they are bunny ears. (Sorry.) But full marks to the model and you for working with clean-soled shoes - that's a detail that's often overlooked.

Hi David, it just goes to show how different our tastes are. I like them all except number 1
I can't help but think of Minnie Mouse ears every time I see shoes or feet sticking out of a models head, been there and keep doing it myself (will I ever learn?)
The rest of the shots tick most of the boxes, good to see you're learning from every shoot.
Steve.





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Thank you all for the feedback so far.

Chevy: After Steve Cheshire's tutorial I've been putting his tips to good use, his method of metering has yet to fail me.

Brian: I love red. The bunny ears shot (Number 1) was done as a bit of a laugh. Stacey and I both like the image.

Pam: I thought you'd like the dressy ones. I know you have a penchant for lovely dresses.

Peter: If anything is worth doing, it's worth making an effort. I know I have a lot to improve. Hopefully this thread will help me focus on the next bit to improve.

Orson: I took care considering the lighting and wanted something that would be arty. I decided what to use the day before the shoot. While the model had make-up done I tinkered with them till I was happy.

Steve: As said, the bunny ears was done as a bit of a laugh. What boxes do they not tick? I know I'm not conforming to the rule of thirds and will be endeavoring to fix that in coming shoots.

Rule of thirds?
No such thing. Well, it is a fact that if you like a picture, the chances are it does conform, but Rule is too strong a word

As Pam, I think it was, said, a tad more sharpness might give them a lift. If not by sharpening, maybe a wee bit of a tweak on the right slider in levels. It can give that little bit more punch at times.

But, first set, you have a pretty and sexy looking model and have made her look pretty and very sexy. Job done.
The second set is a wholly different type of thing, but again, you have photographed the model in front of you and have nice images to show for it. I imagine both models are very happy with what you achieved.

Red? In the first set, the red works very well, without overpowering the shot, which red can easily do.

Matt, this is unusual, you've not said anything provoking/inciting a debate. You must be slipping

I'll take the comments on board about sharpness, and see what I can do. I use a canon 300d; 6.3 megapixels. I'll be upgrading to a 5d mk ii when I have the cash. Hopefully the increased megapixels will go some way in improving this shortfall (if it is indeed that which is causing it).

Thank you for the comments. I know have something to focus on and try and address.

David

Not bad for a beginner - though to comment objectively I would want to know is this your own work from start to finish? From choosing outfits, deciding on background, setting up the lights etc.
Also do the shots match up to the planned concept you had before the shoot?

David -- another comment, if I may... I wonder if the pics would benefit from a reduction in the size of your logo.

It's just a personal opinion, but I reckon small, subtle logos such as those of Barone, Scott Chappell, Silverlight, Adam Robertson, Eddie Cheung (as a few random examples off the top of my head) can look classy and do not take the attention away from the subject.

Spike:

Shoot with Stacey:

I own the red pvc outfit and discussed with Stacey to use it. The other outfits were discussed prior the the shoot. I wanted to do a set that was clubwear. This was the first time using this particular studio, however the background and lights were decided and set up by me.

Shoot with Krystal:

The shoot was in response to her casting call on PP, so outfits were decided by her. The lights and background were decided by me. As I use the studio regularly, I let them know what I wanted and set them up while make-up and hair was being done, tinkering till I was happy.

Does that answer your query?

quoting post from Diamond_Dragon:

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Spike:

Shoot with Stacey:

I own the red pvc outfit and discussed with Stacey to use it. The other outfits were discussed prior the the shoot. I wanted to do a set that was clubwear. This was the first time using this particular studio, however the background and lights were decided and set up by me.

Shoot with Krystal:

The shoot was in response to her casting call on PP, so outfits were decided by her. The lights and background were decided by me. As I use the studio regularly, I let them know what I wanted and set them up while make-up and hair was being done, tinkering till I was happy.

Does that answer your query?

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Yes - then I revise my comment to very nice work - like the lighting.

Based on these, as a "Beginner" you're understanding of light & exposure is considerably better than 90% of those who class themselves as "semi professional" & quite a few professionals I know.

BTW if studio lighting is of particular interest check out the Dutch photographer Frank Doorhof.