Brett - Graduation Shoot

dawssvt · Apr-23-2009, 02:34 AM

My roommate needed some pictures done before his graduation, so we went out and took some of him today. I'm still not the best at posing people because I hardly ever do shoots like this - I mostly do weddings. I'd like some suggestions on what I could do better with posing as well as the normal stuff. Here are a few of the better ones!

C&C welcome!

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11. Not the best shot, but I wanted to get the NMSU in for one picture. Any suggestions on how this could have been taken better?

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Elaine · Apr-23-2009, 08:28 AM

Well, he has a nice big smile, doesn't he? Posing is not my strong suit either, so I'm not much help there.
I think my fave is #9...the light, the background and the bridge all work for me here.
#1 is a nice headshot, but his skin tones match the background. I wonder if the brick could be darkened a bit and if his face could be brightened a bit and a little cooler (it seems a touch warm), how that might look.
I like the perspective and serious expression in #6, but I'm not fond of the railing through his head.
#2 and #4 are growing on me. 4 seems a completely different color than the rest. The color and light are a bit moodier and I would have liked to have seen a more serious pose/expression in that environment.

There's my jumbled up 2 cents! I'm bettin' he likes these quite a lot!

Qarik · Apr-23-2009, 09:55 AM

they are techincally okay. He seems very stiff though. You realize that he the EXACT same smile in every shot except #6?

SoonerShawn · Apr-23-2009, 12:19 PM

I think it really just depends on what you were trying to achieve here. If he just wanted a couple shots for graduation, then I think the cap and gown pics are good. I would have had him maybe wear something different for the shot in the door opening. that is a cool setting, and I just think he looks out of place in a suit there. He looks a little uptight, in the suit. Maybe by wearing something he would wear everyday, he would have been more relaxed. Just an idea. I'm no pro, so take it with a grain salt. One question...is that NMSU New Mexico St.?

jayegirl · Apr-23-2009, 06:57 PM

Sorry I can't help you with tips on making these better but I too am interested in ideas. My oldest daughter is graduating from UTA next month and wants me to take graduation pictures of her soon at the school. I am looking for creative college graduation photo ideas.

dawssvt · Apr-25-2009, 11:55 PM

Thanks for the comments, everyone. I really appreciate your help

Apr-23-2009, 06:57 PM	#5
jayegirl Major grins Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 229	Sorry I can't help you with tips on making these better but I too am interested in ideas. My oldest daughter is graduating from UTA next month and wants me to take graduation pictures of her soon at the school. I am looking for creative college graduation photo ideas. __________________ Jaye My smugmug: http://jayegirl.smugmug.com

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Apr-23-2009, 02:34 AM	#1
dawssvt Lovin' life... Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 300	Brett - Graduation Shoot My roommate needed some pictures done before his graduation, so we went out and took some of him today. I'm still not the best at posing people because I hardly ever do shoots like this - I mostly do weddings. I'd like some suggestions on what I could do better with posing as well as the normal stuff. Here are a few of the better ones! C&C welcome! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Not the best shot, but I wanted to get the NMSU in for one picture. Any suggestions on how this could have been taken better? 12. 13. __________________ Dawson Website My Smugmug My Canon Gear: 40D w/BG-E2N Battery Grip 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM 50mm f/1.4 USM 580EX II & 430EX 200EG Backpack

Apr-23-2009, 08:28 AM	#2
Elaine Major grins Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 3,268	Well, he has a nice big smile, doesn't he? Posing is not my strong suit either, so I'm not much help there. I think my fave is #9...the light, the background and the bridge all work for me here. #1 is a nice headshot, but his skin tones match the background. I wonder if the brick could be darkened a bit and if his face could be brightened a bit and a little cooler (it seems a touch warm), how that might look. I like the perspective and serious expression in #6, but I'm not fond of the railing through his head. #2 and #4 are growing on me. 4 seems a completely different color than the rest. The color and light are a bit moodier and I would have liked to have seen a more serious pose/expression in that environment. There's my jumbled up 2 cents! I'm bettin' he likes these quite a lot! __________________ Elaine Comments and constructive critique always welcome! Elaine Heasley Photography

Apr-23-2009, 09:55 AM	#3
Qarik Krazy Korean Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,572	they are techincally okay. He seems very stiff though. You realize that he the EXACT same smile in every shot except #6?

Apr-23-2009, 12:19 PM	#4
SoonerShawn Major grins Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 128	I think it really just depends on what you were trying to achieve here. If he just wanted a couple shots for graduation, then I think the cap and gown pics are good. I would have had him maybe wear something different for the shot in the door opening. that is a cool setting, and I just think he looks out of place in a suit there. He looks a little uptight, in the suit. Maybe by wearing something he would wear everyday, he would have been more relaxed. Just an idea. I'm no pro, so take it with a grain salt. One question...is that NMSU New Mexico St.?

Apr-25-2009, 11:55 PM	#6
dawssvt Lovin' life... Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 300	Thanks for the comments, everyone. I really appreciate your help __________________ Dawson Website My Smugmug My Canon Gear: 40D w/BG-E2N Battery Grip 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM 50mm f/1.4 USM 580EX II & 430EX 200EG Backpack