Critique Thread for Photographers

Yes I agree, the background does look muddy opps!!

I would never rush a session with a client, these are photos of myself I did myself therefor if I rushed I'm the only one who cares.

The heels do fit I had my foot arched in the shoe so I guess it looks like they don't fit but they do.

Thanks for the feedback....back to the drawing board


<3 LL

Yes I agree, the background does look muddy opps!!

I would never rush a session with a client, these are photos of myself I did myself therefor if I rushed I'm the only one who cares.

The heels do fit I had my foot arched in the shoe so I guess it looks like they don't fit but they do.

Thanks for the feedback....back to the drawing board


<3 LL Originally Posted by Leo Lanini

I did not catch the pic in question but I love your avatar.

Thanks sweetie!!!

I have a awesome model for my first serious photo shoot. Thank you Megan Love. I am very grateful to you and BDS for being so unselfish with all of your information that you share with me. I could not be more lucky to have you two in my life.

Originally Posted by R.M.

Love this photo! I'm getting so many compliments from the work we did. And you're welcome, we usually never had time before to do my photos and I have this huge fear of letting someone do mine. I'm glad it worked out!

I've always like this shot of Exotic Baby Girl. Unfortunately I ran out of space and cropped too much of her leg.

Another favorite of mine is this somewhat candid shot of DallasBella (now retired). I tripped the shutter as she was pinning up her hair and chatting with the friend she brought to the shoot. It almost breaks the "never shoot into an armpit" rule, but I still like it.

One last post before I go away. This one of Pleasure 09 was never meant for an ad, I snapped it as we sat on the window ledge after a session. She wanted a photo of her face emerging from blackness, so I did quiet a bit of post processing to it since it was never going to be an ad.

The eyes are the windows of the soul, and what a beautiful soul she has.

I have a awesome model for my first serious photo shoot. Thank you Megan Love. I am very grateful to you and BDS for being so unselfish with all of your information that you share with me. I could not be more lucky to have you two in my life.

Originally Posted by R.M.

It's a good shot...def looks like a Megan shot! Which is a compliment! Good job, can't wait to see more work from ya! And thanks...

One last post before I go away. This one of Pleasure 09 was never meant for an ad, I snapped it as we sat on the window ledge after a session. She wanted a photo of her face emerging from blackness, so I did quiet a bit of post processing to it since it was never going to be an ad.

The eyes are the windows of the soul, and what a beautiful soul she has.

Originally Posted by Iaintliein

I like this one...I'm was gonna try something like this! I have a room separator that has a beautiful tiger on it! I was planning to get shots like this with it just being me coming out of the blackness with just a hint of tiger in the background! Don't know if I explained it right but I hope you understand the shot I will attempt this weekend! Nice work...I agree with the first photo you did! The knee would of been my only critique on that one!

I like this one...I'm was gonna try something like this! I have a room separator that has a beautiful tiger on it! I was planning to get shots like this with it just being me coming out of the blackness with just a hint of tiger in the background! Don't know if I explained it right but I hope you understand the shot I will attempt this weekend! Nice work...I agree with the first photo you did! The knee would of been my only critique on that one! Originally Posted by BDS

I think I see what you are planning, and it sounds cool.

I'd be tempted to mask the tiger in as a separate layer and toned down with a curves layer for a "painting with light" effect (drop the value 25% from the left edge of the curves gralph down to around 25, and the 50% value down to around 50, the 75% down to around 75, then "paint" the light (on the tiger) back in with the mask and a soft black brush set to around 15% opacity. It's like burning on steroids, then dodging back in only where you want it.

I look forward to seeing it.

And thanks for your kind words on my photos.

PS:
Tigers and "Painting with Light" reminded me of a shot I did many years ago using this technique,but I'll bet it would look better with you in front of it!

I think I see what you are planning, and it sounds cool.

I'd be tempted to mask the tiger in as a separate layer and toned down with a curves layer for a "painting with light" effect (drop the value 25% from the left edge of the curves gralph down to around 25, and the 50% value down to around 50, the 75% down to around 75, then "paint" the light (on the tiger) back in with the mask and a soft black brush set to around 15% opacity. It's like burning on steroids, then dodging back in only where you want it.

I look forward to seeing it.

And thanks for your kind words on my photos. Originally Posted by Iaintliein

That's funny you say that cause after seeing your picture I thought about masking it! Never tried that before except when just playing with stocked photos! Thank you so much I will try this and put it up for you this weekend!

it's good to see some participation in here again!

I've always like this shot of Exotic Baby Girl. Unfortunately I ran out of space and cropped too much of her leg.
Originally Posted by Iaintliein

this crop isn't a deal breaker because we all know it's her leg. some limb chops work, some don't. there is a lot of excess space on the right side, though.

Another favorite of mine is this somewhat candid shot of DallasBella (now retired). I tripped the shutter as she was pinning up her hair and chatting with the friend she brought to the shoot. It almost breaks the "never shoot into an armpit" rule, but I still like it.

Originally Posted by Iaintliein

who says never shoot into an armpit? this is a great photo, armpit or not. ythe only thing i see is some photoshop weirdness on her lower leg. if that's a bruise you should disappear it.

One last post before I go away. This one of Pleasure 09 was never meant for an ad, I snapped it as we sat on the window ledge after a session. She wanted a photo of her face emerging from blackness, so I did quiet a bit of post processing to it since it was never going to be an ad.

The eyes are the windows of the soul, and what a beautiful soul she has.

Originally Posted by Iaintliein

good concept and well executed, but for this kind of image to work the eyes have to be sharp.

It's a good shot...def looks like a Megan shot! Which is a compliment! Good job, can't wait to see more work from ya! And thanks... Originally Posted by BDS

Thank you taking time out to critique my photo. I am so excited. xoxoxo

Thank you taking time out to critique my photo. I am so excited. xoxoxo Originally Posted by R.M.

i'll tell you the same thing i've told ms. snow many times….good photo, but don't let the "dutch angle" become your go to move. use it where it makes sense, not as a style.