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stevo_EF91
10-01-2009, 07:59 AM
so my sister landed a new job at Tony & Guy hair salon. Now shes working on a portfolio or something so she asked me to take some pictures of my friends and she can do the make up and hair.

This is my FIRST photo shoot with "models" ive never done flash photography or portraits yada yada. My experience so far is a little bit of nature and car shows. So be advised... YES i am an amateur photographer... more like beginner is all aspects. however i think some of these turned out pretty well. Also this is my FIRST time messing with a photoshop and i think the program i used made the pics come out a little blurry :(

pics taken with a canon rebel xsi & my kit lens, a canon 18-55 is lens



please please please give any comments/suggestions/props because i want to get better at this. I actually enjoyed it and thought it was really fun. But also if you have a negative comment... please be civil

enjoy:crazy:

1.
http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv226/zorjin/_MG_0315.jpg

2.
http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv226/zorjin/_MG_0116-1.jpg

3.
http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv226/zorjin/IMG_0426.jpg

4.
http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv226/zorjin/_MG_0258.jpg

5.
http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv226/zorjin/IMG_0632.jpg

6.
http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv226/zorjin/_MG_0056.jpg
oneSLOWex
10-01-2009, 08:00 AM
nice pics....those girls are fawkin weird though LOL
quickdodgeŽ
10-01-2009, 08:03 AM
I don't know if it's just me (probably is) or what, but the pics look so over-exposed. I, personally, have never cared for that look in a picture. Also, the outdoor shot looks grainy or hazy or something. Later, QD.
stevo_EF91
10-01-2009, 08:13 AM
I don't know if it's just me (probably is) or what, but the pics look so over-exposed. I, personally, have never cared for that look in a picture. Also, the outdoor shot looks grainy or hazy or something. Later, QD.


yea i agree.. i actually think i ruined them in photoshop :)
jhadleyh
10-01-2009, 08:15 AM
paint on face
IDCoconut
10-01-2009, 08:18 AM
Too saturated.
stevo_EF91
10-01-2009, 08:24 AM
Too saturated.

yea my mistake.. first time messing with that stuff . im horrible with photoshop lol
josh green
10-01-2009, 09:44 AM
You cant take another try @ it? I mean I probably wouldnt modify the only picture that I had.
stevo_EF91
10-01-2009, 10:46 AM
You cant take another try @ it? I mean I probably wouldnt modify the only picture that I had.


well its obviously a digital copy. but yea later today im going to redo them based off yalls opinions.

thanks for the input though guys it really helps :goodjob:
HalfBaked
10-01-2009, 10:50 AM
Try to remove the paint, weird color hair, and clothes while you are at it.
TRDwasiq
10-01-2009, 11:10 AM
send the Originals! to me! :)
DeutscheBAG!
10-01-2009, 11:16 AM
post the non-photoshop ones
way saturated
need to learn how to light better
how are you lighting them?
why all the blur?
composition is nothing special and without good lighting it can kill the entire mood of the photo
i would take everyone's advice and re-shoot these before she submits this as a portfolio
boostedb16
10-01-2009, 11:26 AM
what photoshop program are you using? scott kelby writes books on photoshop programs and he give's step by step lessons on how to use photoshop.
Tarzanman
10-01-2009, 08:49 PM
Wow. The colors are way, WAY too warm (you should check the calibration on your monitor). The composition is lacking (to say the least). and the make up is.... not helping (at all).

May I humbly suggest that you start with something more simple and traditional like model(s) outside at a park or other interesting background/setting. It might seem boring at first, but since it is simple you will be able to easily spot where you made mistakes here and there (bad focus, bad framing, bad light, etc) when you process the images.

As you're no doubt learning.... its not easy to jump directly to the more artsy stuff and still get good results.

-EDIT-

If you are going to start shooting models then you should at least get a portrait prime lens. Most people swear by the Canon 85mm f/1.8 (which I have and love), but it is like $350 used. The Canon 50mm f/1.8 would be the cheapest way to get sharp images
puregroove
10-01-2009, 09:10 PM
+1 what everyone else said. One important thing that I stick to unless I'm aiming for a different feel: Make sure the eyes are in focus and sharp. :yes:
stevo_EF91
10-01-2009, 11:28 PM
+1 what everyone else said. One important thing that I stick to unless I'm aiming for a different feel: Make sure the eyes are in focus and sharp. :yes:

here are the originals with a border. they definitely loos some quality and color though when i upload them to photobucket.... dont know what to do there

http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv226/zorjin/IMG_0426-1.jpg

http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv226/zorjin/_MG_0258-1.jpg

http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv226/zorjin/_MG_0116-2.jpg

http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv226/zorjin/IMG_0632-1.jpg
Tarzanman
10-02-2009, 08:45 AM
Use flickr.
Sammich
10-02-2009, 08:47 AM
ORIGINALS>PS'D
stevo_EF91
10-02-2009, 09:16 AM
ORIGINALS>PS'D

i agree
Sammich
10-02-2009, 09:18 AM
SORRY..THAT FIRST PS'D PICS IS AWESOME THOUGH..I THINK U DID THAT ONE RIGHT.
Tarzanman
10-03-2009, 11:56 PM
Take new photos. Its not worth it trying to salvage anything out of the ones you already have.