Reply #5 - December 30, 2007, 09:53:13 PM
The skin tones look pretty natural to me . . . although they are somewhat washed out.
Whew!
There is nothing to indicate the purpose of this shoot. If this is a child that you are close to, the "cuteness factor" overcomes the problems with the pose and lighting. If this is a professional session the problems become more important.
It was a "Free 8x10 for Portfolio building purposes". So, yes, it was a professional session (actually, my very first...but I've done 15 more since then).
The subject is centered and facing square into the camera.
I've always read that facing square isn't as much a concern when shooting children, but I may be mistaken.

I agree with the centered critique.
The harshness of the shadows makes me think that the umbrellas are pretty small.
Bingo! I was talked into a "professional set" that turned out to be not what I should've purchased. I am saving for a new set.

I would also suggest, generally, that images posted to this board should be about 500 or 600 pixels in the long side. Small images are difficult to review in detail.
Gotcha!

I'm used to showing small pictures to save bandwidth, so it'll be a treat to be able to use larger sizes. Wheeeeeeeeeeeee............
Thanks, Ed. Thanks all of you for taking time to help us all out.


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