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29 June 2012 12:29 |
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| Alastair2010 Photographer This member has been reset to pending | Guys after been given some sound advice by members about variety of shots and other things to make my port a little better I've come back I've replaced images and took on board what folks suggested I did with my port.Would you /Could you take a look and suggest further things I need to make this a better port ,how are the images are they still repetitive and are they done in the right light ...Crack on and give me some guidance ,please if you gain pleasure from character ,port or general assassination then don't bother commenting I want grown up critique and constructive criticism and good professional guidance we all start some place and wait aspire to be the best we can within our remit ,please let me have make my progressive journey in relative comfort. Thanks Alastair |
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| profilepictures Photographer  Location United Kingdom Suffolk Bury St Edmunds | Given the caveat on the critique offered...it's ok, hadn't seen it before. I've more, both positive and negastive to say, but if you're not up to hearing it as thought, then I'm not up to typing it out. |
29 June 2012 12:44 |
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| andybramahphotograph Photographer | There isnt a "wow" image. Lots more to say but no point ! |
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29 June 2012 13:17 |
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| Alastair2010 Photographer This member has been reset to pending | Why is there no point ..? Last time having not had the confidence to post on here I cautiously crept towards and posted only to be unfairly cut to pieces by some very abrupt and childish remarks . I've done what some folks suggested I do with my port I'm still learning and trying to create good images ...Criticism is good ,guidance accepted but please keep it fair .rounded and grown up I'm a 41 year old bioke with a military background ...I accept critique readily and happily ...Fire away please . How am I to learn if not guided and put on the right path folks ,surely every day is a school day ...? |
29 June 2012 13:36 |
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| andybramahphotograph Photographer | Perhaps my point of view is "different" to yours,having been a full-time working photographer for over thirty years. I look at photography from both a commercial perspective and also a "how would i do that" point of view. As i regularly work with art-directors/designers,a lot of my work is done to fit a brief and looks the way it does for that reason. For my own work i prefer a more casual,lifestyle/natural look. Lots of natural daylight and quite a relaxed style of photography. I am told by my clients that the reason they use me is because i can adapt my photography to fit many different briefs. I get as much fun from shooting a dandelion clock as i do a beautiful face. From my strictly personal point of view you photography is ok,but that it. Your pictures have the right exposure and all that but lack any sense of creativity in terms of lighting and camera work. Obviously that my opinion and you are welcome to comment on my pictures. My main concern about your posting is your quite abrasive attitude which isnt going to endear you you many people. regards-andy bramah. |
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29 June 2012 14:03 |
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| Alastair2010 Photographer This member has been reset to pending | I do this for fun Andy I'm an Ambulanceman in the real world ,it's a hobby and something I enjoy I've tried most things from still to moving, buildings to nature and back ,but I respect your views and appreciate the time to reply ,thankyou . I know commercial photography is a lot more about client requirements and in some cases the sausage factory mentality comes into play ..clients in processed and Shots out . So then enlighten me please ..I've tried using natural light with some ladies,recently entered a studio for a couple of shoots ,been given advice and shown how to use lights but I'm in the beginning stages of this and green to it all .flash photography simply won't cut it lights and reflectors have been my best friend for some time now . I appreciate and respect your opinion Andy and as I say your comments are greatly received. Only problem with having to express yourself using the written word is that facial expressions,body language and posture are lacking ,sometimes giving a wrong interpretation of the writers true intent of his words and the context in which they have been delivered . |
29 June 2012 15:06 |
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| andybramahphotograph Photographer | The "sausage factory" mentality never ever enters into my head. Thats the best way to alienate clients of any description. The best way i can think of getting you to look at what you are doing is to look at the portfolios of the models on your page and look at their best pictures. How were the pictures taken,what is the lighting,cropping,processing. Ditch the glamour and get back to basics. Shoot faces and get used to talking to your model and building up a relaxed atmosphere so your pictures have a less posed look. Looking at the expressions in a lot of your pictures the girls are waiting for you to encourage them and tell them how they are looking.Remember they dont have a mirror so they are relying on you to interact with them and show them pictures as the shoot develops. Regarding lighting,dont be afraid to light across a model instead of at her.Also you need to edit blemishes from face shots. No model will appreciate a picture that shows imperfections on their skin. I was a beginner once aswell,unfortunately when i got it wrong it cost me a fortune in film. Digital has eliminated that pressure. My best piece of advice is to try to forget about the camera lighting and technical stuff and work on your interaction with people,both the people you shoot and people you are asking for advice. |
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| 29 June 2012 15:28 |
| profilepictures Photographer  Location United Kingdom Suffolk Bury St Edmunds | Well, go on then. I counted 3 I thought were 'wow' really pretty stuff, all form the set with 'dancing shoes' and the rest of those are pretty cool too. Your main has a great feel to it, though appears quite simple, I like it, but its an example where a bit of eyes around the room before you shoot would have paid off, you've a couple of shirts hanging off the rad which dont fit so well with the otherwise quite tidy look of the room. I'd have some more go's at that style, slightly retro feeling and nice and clear B&W suits you i think. I think you've missed something in the lamndscape section,they just dont seem to have any impact,which is a bugger since the setting looks beautiful. maybe its the framing or the processing or both, but tis just not coming together right now and i think you'll be well employed having a good look around at tsome of the good landscape guy shere to see how they make a model work with ma nature, and vice versa. Then go back and nail it. Theres only one which i think you should reconsider and then maybe just remove, middle one in glamour nude, its not very flattering i think and seems opposed to the approach you've otherwise taken to glamour pictures. |
29 June 2012 16:02 |
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| Alastair2010 Photographer This member has been reset to pending | Thankyou very much ..images removed and re considered as directed ,yeah I agree with you the style is a not fitting with what I've done before and point duly noted thankyou once again . But over all you consider it a decent enough attempt with a few tweaks here and there and consider using some different models and get some advice from others will set me on the right path ...? |
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| StNeots Photographer  Location United Kingdom Bedfordshire Potton | Your current main image has a model nicely posed and taken at a fairly good angle, but the toes of one foot are right up against the edge of the picture and the other foot is cut in half. It is worth while trying to check that things like this don't happen by looking round the frame before taking the shot. Sometimes taking a step back can make the difference between "nice -but....." and "very good". Your monochrome conversion sometimes leaves a bit to be desired as the tonal range can be a bit flat.  This one has no true highlights and would be so much better with a bit more contrast. It is worth while checking the levels after doing the conversion to monochrome and re-adjusting the levels. Just two suggestions that I think would take your photography to the next level. |
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