Got my first model shoot today. Well first model that wasn't my girlfriend. How did I do?






I am working on getting some more interesting faces for my protfolio.

The second one is over exposed.

I like the first one. Now you start nit-picking details, and I don't know the answers to these questions. Is the wine glass tipped in an attractive angle? Is the color of the wine chosen pleasing and complementary? The unbuttoned blouse, how much so should it be? The choice of jewelry?

But you have a very good start with the first one.

I like the first one. It's evenly lit and it looks sharp. I'm not so sure about
the jewelry or the wine in the glass.

The second is nicely composed but definetly OE. Were you trying to use
the flash as fill? If so, you might want to turn it down a bit.

Ian

i really enjoy the colors in the first shot and the subject is stunning, however i think there is gratuitous cleavage and i would've completely done without the jewelry. i would've also shot this vertically so that i could at least get the rest of her hands into the shot and possibly the rest of her head.

the second picture is really over exposed, i'm not too fond of her face, and i think you cut off too much of her head.

i'm sorry if i'm being harsh, but this is what i want when i post my pictures.

Originally Posted by binghott ...however i think there is gratuitous cleavage...

and that top bottom is hanging on for dear life!

I never even noticed that. But I guess living in South Fl. for the last few years has desensitized me a bit. That dress is pretty standard down here... and admittidly, it doesn't bother me a bit!

The first pic is definitely my favorite of the bunch so far. I really like the exposure and the sharpness. This model showed up with this outfit. We left dress pretty much up to her, but next time I will advise more specifically. I didn't care for the top with all the buttons and ruffles and it seemed to tight.

The second pic was a try at some high key photos. I guess it didn't work. Back to th drawing board for that!

Thanks for the comments.

interesting, for some reason there were only two pictures before, but now i see three. now that i see it, i think the third is the best one of the set, however i have two elements that are really bothering me. first, the necklace/jewelry just doesn't fit for me, i don't know if i can really explain it, i just think that the bare skin would look much better. second, i think i would've put a little more clothes on her butt/legs or shot from a different angle, you see what i'm saying?

Originally Posted by binghott interesting, for some reason there were only two pictures before, but now i see three. now that i see it, i think the third is the best one of the set, however i have two elements that are really bothering me. first, the necklace/jewelry just doesn't fit for me, i don't know if i can really explain it, i just think that the bare skin would look much better. second, i think i would've put a little more clothes on her butt/legs or shot from a different angle, you see what i'm saying?

Absolutely. I notice that so many "aspiring models" feel the need to show more skin than needed. Or maybe that is just how they dress. Either way, I have another go around at this soon. I have some more specific themes in mind, so they attire will relflect that.

Ohh and yes, I added the third, and will add more as I find some good ones and process them.

maybe you should add them as a new reply next time so we see that u updated the thread. just a thought.

if i'm goin out shooting with a model (or "model") i try to have them bring backup wardrobe in case i don't like it and more importantly, in case something happens to it.

Originally Posted by binghott maybe you should add them as a new reply next time so we see that u updated the thread. just a thought. if i'm goin out shooting with a model (or "model") i try to have them bring backup wardrobe in case i don't like it and more importantly, in case something happens to it.

Good advice.

FYI - the color of the wine is off because it is not actually wine. I need to fix that in post processing.