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silvereye · Jul-20-2012, 08:13 AM #1

Here are a few images from a recent family portrait session.. Thank you for looking

BrettDeutsch · Jul-20-2012, 08:38 AM #2

Very nice shots. I'm a bit torn on the last shot -- it's interesting, but feels a little forced to me. #2 is my favorite, but I wonder if pumping up the blacks (or adding contrast) just to your subjects while allowing the background to stay beautifully over-exposed would make it pop even more.

Qarik · Jul-20-2012, 08:51 AM #3

Great set.

lifeinfocus · Jul-20-2012, 09:51 AM #4

I especially like the last pose.
Phil

Onkertje · Jul-20-2012, 09:57 AM #5

The last one is definitely my favorite.
As BrettDeutch already mentionned, perhaps add some contrast.

Bountyphotographer · Jul-20-2012, 11:15 AM #6

Nice pictures, but why so bright?
What was your thinking when taking the shots?
Really like the last one....with a bit more contrast, what is the fstop on that one?

Bounty

VayCayMom · Jul-21-2012, 06:08 AM #7

I love the brightness, well done!

silvereye · Jul-21-2012, 07:15 AM #8

Thanks everyone... As far as the brightness... I find it to be more and more a preference of mine... I do tend overexpose by a stop in camera and overdevelop, if you will, in lightroom ion an attempt to give some uniqueness to my portraits... maybe lol... anyway, I do agree a touch more contrast may work in improving the images.

My thought process... it is always about family and fun... I do run through some standard poses in the beginning of every portrait session to get the family relaxed and go from there... I rarely enter into a session with everything planned out... the last shot was just a spur of the moment thought.. I always try and incorporate at least one image with my wider lenses and that is just what I did...

Onkertje · Jul-21-2012, 11:05 AM #9

I can live with your point of view.
Not a bad idea at all to leave the path of the standard portraits (I'm not at that point yet).
Keep up the good work !

FlyNavy · Jul-23-2012, 03:50 PM #10

I really like the last pic. Very interesting! They all look very proud of their Dad for his service to our country!


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Jul-20-2012, 08:13 AM #1
silvereye ^OP Christian Hamilton Photog Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: seattle Posts: 194	Family Portrait Session Here are a few images from a recent family portrait session.. Thank you for looking __________________ http://www.chamiltonphoto.com https://www.facebook.com/ChristianHamiltonPhotography

Jul-20-2012, 08:38 AM #2
BrettDeutsch Photographer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 348	Very nice shots. I'm a bit torn on the last shot -- it's interesting, but feels a little forced to me. #2 is my favorite, but I wonder if pumping up the blacks (or adding contrast) just to your subjects while allowing the background to stay beautifully over-exposed would make it pop even more. __________________ Brett Deutsch :: Deutsch Photography Professional Headshots and Model Portfolios http://www.headshotsnyc.com/ Guide to Great Headshots

Jul-20-2012, 08:51 AM #3
Qarik Krazy Korean Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,487	Great set. __________________ D700, D600 14-24 24-70 70-200mm (vr2) 85 and 50 1.4 45 PC and sb910 x2 http://www.danielkimphotography.com

Jul-20-2012, 09:51 AM #4
lifeinfocus LifeInFocus Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Midland, Mi Posts: 824	I especially like the last pose. Phil

Jul-20-2012, 09:57 AM #5
Onkertje Big grins Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Geraardsbergen, Belgium Posts: 13	The last one is definitely my favorite. As BrettDeutch already mentionned, perhaps add some contrast.

Jul-20-2012, 11:15 AM #6
Bountyphotographer Shoot first and ask later Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 434	Nice pictures, but why so bright? What was your thinking when taking the shots? Really like the last one....with a bit more contrast, what is the fstop on that one? Bounty __________________ :photo

Jul-21-2012, 06:08 AM #7
VayCayMom making real life prettier Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: It's a DRY HEAT Posts: 1,806	I love the brightness, well done! __________________ Trudy www.CottageInk.smugmug.com NIKON D700

Jul-21-2012, 07:15 AM #8
silvereye ^OP Christian Hamilton Photog Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: seattle Posts: 194	Thanks everyone... As far as the brightness... I find it to be more and more a preference of mine... I do tend overexpose by a stop in camera and overdevelop, if you will, in lightroom ion an attempt to give some uniqueness to my portraits... maybe lol... anyway, I do agree a touch more contrast may work in improving the images. My thought process... it is always about family and fun... I do run through some standard poses in the beginning of every portrait session to get the family relaxed and go from there... I rarely enter into a session with everything planned out... the last shot was just a spur of the moment thought.. I always try and incorporate at least one image with my wider lenses and that is just what I did... __________________ http://www.chamiltonphoto.com https://www.facebook.com/ChristianHamiltonPhotography

Jul-21-2012, 11:05 AM #9
Onkertje Big grins Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Geraardsbergen, Belgium Posts: 13	I can live with your point of view. Not a bad idea at all to leave the path of the standard portraits (I'm not at that point yet). Keep up the good work !

Jul-23-2012, 03:50 PM #10
FlyNavy John L Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,102	I really like the last pic. Very interesting! They all look very proud of their Dad for his service to our country! __________________ http://jmledy.com/ http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003085685580


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