Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Reverso' Dual Face Timepiece
by signal2noise

Comment:
Hi Tommy,

It's a "love-hate" shot for me!

It's a technically very strong shot! The setup attempt to shot the 2 face of the watch.
The focus and lighting is good.

I didn't like the shot for the "reflection" and the "messy" feel. From a product/ commercial point of view, it might not be very "usable"

I would love to see it shot on a white surface/ mirror - it might have a totally different feel.

On that note, without the reflection, I think it'll make a perfect product shot!

Cheers
Eric.

Blue
by Molly

Comment:
Hi Molly,

You've got some rather constructive comments for this shot.

I must say, there are some merits with the shot, but on the whole it would need a little more.

What is good with the shot:
- Fundamentally, the brand appears sharp.
- We probably be able to use it in a magazine as a background on a full bleed page.

What should be improved:
- Very glaringly - the lighting and shadows. Try to eliminate them as much as possible. (unless it's suppose to add depth in a photo, else it'll be deemed as distracting.)
- Background - try to go for a white background. That is more inline with the Tiffany branding.
- The focus - Try to get most of the photo as sharp as possible

Others:
- I feel that with a product, it could work better, but than it'll be a totally different setting
- The arrangements of the boxes - it could be neater - but than again, if you've eliminated the shadows, it could feel different. (thus would be ok)

I think it'll be good to have just the card you used as base, and a simple ribbon. Just plan and simple. See if you can get that shot. :)

Hope this helps.

Cheers
Eric

Black Tiger prawns in garlic and basil oil with Balsamico sirup
by Puckzzz

Comment:
Hi Tanja,

Am a big fan of your lighting control.
All your shots have excellent lighting and exposure:
*ps. Love this shot!


*ps. Love this shot!

The same goes for this shot. However, the presentation of the shot makes the leaves stand out too much! It takes the attention away from the prawns.
Try adding the edge of a plate and tilting the angle a little. Lose some of the focus on the leaves.

On the whole, it's technically a good shot!.

Cheers
Eric

Rugged Style from L.L. Bean
by stevieian

Comment:
Hi Hemerlein,

I must admit. I didn't rate this photo too highly on first glance.
But looking at it for a second time, and stringing together what you've shot in your portfolio, I can "see" why it's been shot this way.

I must say, the technical of the photo is excellent. Ie. exposure, colors, contrast etc.

From the assumption that you're trying to show case a certain "fashion style", the photo would had lack a little "punch".

I see lively colors, Lauren's lunch and a school bag. The story should be around going to school, or along that line. What I'll do is to add a little "human touch" to the photo by introducing a child model (remember to get him/ her to sign the model release).

Have him pose beside the product (Bag), and flash a megawatt smile!

Cheers
Eric.

Seduce your senses
by Mark-A

Comment:
Hi Mark,

This is a nice shot. I like the composition, framing, background and lighting.

What could have been improved would be the focus on the words. It's suppose to "showcase" the brand and thus, that should be in absolute sharp focus.

The other this I would change would be the glass content. I don't have an idea how this should be done. Probably would need to try out a couple of setup. There was a suggestion of hot coffee! The current shot makes the drink rather "flat". It doesn't bring out the "yummy" factor.

I would either lose the glass or empty the content and knock the glass over (to show that it's been drank!)

Overall, the shot is excellent and I felt that it should had rated higher.

Cheers
Eric

PLANTERS
by glad2badad

Comment:
Hi Barry,
I think your intention with size reduction had really done the photo a huge disfavor here!

What I like about the photo:
- As a product shot, I think there is consideration for the stage setting. I can see this in an advert spread or in a magazine page.
- I like the use of burlap. It's a good choice of background and allow the subject to blend into the image.

What could have been improved:
- Unlike your other execution of a clean sharp image like:
the blur effect makes the photo a little "out of focus" as a whole. I'm sure The original version would had been much better.
- The cropping is a little tight on top, bottom and right, making it tougher for a full bleed usage.

Hope this helps.
Cheers
Eric

A tear for my bleeding heart...
by Puckzzz

Comment:
Superb shot. Very good execution.
what i like is the cleaver use of space at the bottom of the photo. It gives the dripping "blood" a sense of suspense. Well done!

St Andrews
by rtse

Comment:
The idea is good.
But the crop is too tight for this photo.
Showing a little more of the glass and bottle might help.

Crystal Snow-Family (Not Sold Separately)
by senor_kasper

Comment:
Cute

Bridge to the Unknown
by pearlseyes

Comment:
Excellent composition and exposure. I like the overall mood of this photo! Would have given it a 10!