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03/31/2005 03:24:15 AM |
Hello, and greetings from the Critique Club. Prepare to be amazed.. (hehe). Just kidding.
Initial Thoughts
A very nicely done, and technically good, full body portrait.. but lacks a good emotive feel.
Composition/Content
I see this composition done a lot in fashion advertising. Your shot here, however, seems to be a little too low in angle, or a touch too far from the model. I can't pin-point it, but it is lacking a little too much presence. The negative space of the white background behind her may just be a little too over-powering in this instance. The model herself is good, but her pose seems a little too forced, as does the smile. Not hugely so, but enough to throw off the emotional content that would make me say.. "hey, I would love to buy these clothes" or whatever else the ad would be selling.
Background
The background is a great choice here, and wonderfully lit. I just feel there may be too much of it.
Camera Work/Technical
Technically, this is a fine photograph. It's lit beautifully, you've got a strong and sharp focus on the model, exposure is almost dead-on and there are no over-powering blowouts. Having the model fill up more of the FOV, however, would have given you a better chance to put some more life in her eyes, and giving us some more detail.
Digital Processing
I have no information on the post-processing you used, so can't comment really, but what I can say is that nothing you did in post had a negative impact on this shot, in my opinion.
Fits the Challenge
The jury is kind of out on this one. While I feel it's a strong shot for a specific fashion advertisement, the diversity of appeal kind of ends there. Not so much "Stock" in my view as "Product Placement".. and the two aren't mutually inclusive.
My Opinion on the Photo
While I'm impressed with the technicals, and think you'll go quite far with your eye for lighting, I feel that a little more work on posing and getting your models to relax and emote more will pay off big time. That, however, is always the real challenge :) Also, sometimes it pays to fill more of the negative space.
Message edited by author 2005-03-31 12:22:33. |
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03/25/2005 02:36:06 PM |
I think that I've seen this perspective in just about every magazine I open these days. Usually used on the 1/3rd page ads, apparently has enough appeal to be used again and again. Therefore,
meets challenge: 10;
composition:10;
maybe a little harsh lighting on a shiny blouse:8;
and the model is beautiful (no grade for that, would have been a 10 if that was also graded:-)
bumping up on the second pass. 9. |
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03/25/2005 01:19:47 AM |
| Very nice isolation and pose. I think this would make a really good stock photo. |
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03/24/2005 10:19:16 PM |
| Good job - I like the white background, this to me screams "stock" |
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03/23/2005 09:53:05 AM |
| Great shot could be for a women oriented ad 7 |
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03/23/2005 12:41:48 AM |
| Good lighting and colors. |
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03/23/2005 12:30:14 AM |
| An unusual angle to shoot from. I'm not sure if I like it or dislike it. It's interesting but gives me almost a feeling of vertigo. |
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03/21/2005 11:28:50 PM |
| Cute shot! Love the contrast. Great stock image! |
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03/21/2005 06:52:05 PM |
| Super stock shot! One of my personal top 3. |
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03/21/2005 04:48:36 PM |
| Nice shot. I do think you need a small point of contact shadow so she does not look like she is floating on white |
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03/21/2005 10:05:20 AM |
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03/21/2005 09:42:15 AM |
| Great stock image! This fits in many places, and would sell well. After all, people sell the most. |
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03/21/2005 12:48:11 AM |
| nice shot...amazing background you have there, subject is very appealing and maybe not as creative but definatly appealing...she's attractive and the clarity is awesome. |
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