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Sarah Chatham
{K:377} 6/20/2006
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yeah, I entered it, it got 4th... I was pretty upset with whoever judged- I mean, family snapshots??? come on! But I saw your work- nice job! Are you planning on entering in the state fair? The prize $ is a lot better!
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Justin Skinner
{K:765} 6/20/2006
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Did I see this at the Sangamon County Fair? I was really disgusted with the way they judged the pics, some that I thought should of won didn't get anything. But stay strong Sarah, I wish you the best.
Justin
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Len Webster
{K:25714} 2/13/2006
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I know you like constructive criticism but this is such a beautifully taken portrait I can't think of anything 'constructively critical' to say. Even the expression is out of the ordinary, creating a deeper sense of character/personality behind the face. Excellent shot!
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Omar Amroussy
{K:4502} 2/13/2006
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amazing portrait..good in every aspect
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Sarah Chatham
{K:377} 1/12/2006
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Paul,
Thank you so much for your advice- it's so much more helpful when constructive criticism is given rather than one word sentences!I now see what you mean with the highlights on her face- I never noticed that they do take away from the photo as a whole. Right now I am working with the studio lighting that we have at the school- 2 umbrella lights, a hair light and a backlight- I will experiment with your suggestions, I have a photo shoot coming up!
Again thank you so much for your feedback!
Sarah
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Paul Maguire
{K:1113} 1/11/2006
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Sarah, I saw your comment on James Weber's "red" and thought I'd check out your portfolio. Great stuff! I particularly like this shot as the composition is just right. Is this off-camera flash or a studio light? Either way, you've placed it well to get some interesting shadows. I'm no expert on studio photography but if you don't mind I'll try to offer some critique, simply because I know that is far more useful than someone just saying "Woop woop, nice shot!" I think you could have done with a little more even lighting as the highlights on the nose and cheek tend to draw the viewer away from those gorgeous sultry eyes, which tends to weaken the shot. The lighting is just a little too harsh, giving unwanted highlights that give an uneven skin tone and emphasise the blemishes on the skin. Sure you can try to hide these with photoshop, but softer lighting is the better option. I'm guessing from the catchlights and shadows that you used a single (or at least very dominant) light source to the right of camera. Try using a reflector or second light to the left to provide some subtle fill-in light to soften the shadows a touch. If you have the gear available, you could try attaching a snoot to aim a second light specifically on the eyes. Also, put a soft box or umbrella on the main source to make the light less harsh. That will get rid of the harsh lighting on the skin and also give bigger catchlights in the eyes. If you don't have this sort of gear, try simply bouncing the flash off a white wall or white card close to the flash. This will soften the light enormously. The further the wall is from the flash, the softer the light.
I hope this feedback helps you just a little in your quest to be a high fashion photographer.
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Sarah Chatham
{K:377} 11/19/2005
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Thank you!
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antonio toscano
{K:1402} 11/19/2005
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I used, virtual photographer, and noiseware pro y maximation luminance, if you wish, take here the link to the program and is free
http://www.optikvervelabs.com/
download the proram and extras, the effect named teendream, atoscanof4@gmail.com for any doubt, sorry my bad english
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Sarah Chatham
{K:377} 11/19/2005
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I love the way her skin looks so smooth in your re-touched photo! How did you do it? Photoshop? please share!
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antonio toscano
{K:1402} 11/19/2005
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really a beutiful portrait, colors , sahdows in face, all of them,
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sanjeev jain
{K:8763} 11/18/2005
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nice
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 11/18/2005
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excellent framing and lighting, but I think the levels are a little low.
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Wez
{K:14339} 11/18/2005
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Wonderful skin tones and highlights.
I love the crop also.
Regards
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Rashed Abdulla
{K:163889} 11/18/2005
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wonderful portrait capture,very great details and expouser,best regards.
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louis Michael
{K:4210} 11/18/2005
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Excelent sharpness. Nice expression
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