Greg said:
I like the pose and lighting and yes maybe a bit more on the sharpness.
I will give this a try. I didn't want to get too sharp since the "rule" is supposed to be softness, especially for women.
Greg said:
For some reason the blue seems out of proportion??? was she leaning back perhaps?
Maybe tilt her head up just a bit to reduce the whites in her eyes?.
Man, you're perceptive. Yes, she was leaning back. She's sitting on a swan back chaise - or oldtime fainting chair. The back, actually the side is sloped and she has her back resting against it, hence the slope.
As for the tilt up, not sure I can get away with it. She has a slightly "turned up" nose, as my mother would say. I was trying to minimize the nostril effect. My fear is if I tilt up more, I'll be battling that. Of course I could try getting higher, that might do it. Fortunately, it's in my in-home studio so it's no biggie to reshoot.
Greg said:
Boy this is easy.... sitting here judging others after the fact with all the time in the world to pick, pick, pick.
Very good shot, I like it and couldn't do as well!!!
Well done. She should be happy with it.
It's always easier to critique someone else's work. No harm done, I appreciate the feedback. Photographing your children is not easy when trying to keep a critical eye on all the portrait photography "quidelines". There's a lot to remember. Then because we're so familiar with the subjects, it's difficult critiquing your own work. That's why I appreciate everyone's input here.
Thanks again for stopping by!
