My intro to portrait/modeling photography

6spd · 05-29-2012, 07:32 AM

I recently decided to try my hand at portrait and model photographing. Invested in some lighting gear and am really sorry I didnt sooner! bri7synyster is my model. We both need some constructive criticisms on the composure of the shots, modeling techniques, etc. This was our first shoot together.

My Favorite:

Bri7Synyster · 05-29-2012, 09:52 AM

I thought you were only posting a few, silly goose. :*

TreeSemdyZee · 05-29-2012, 12:01 PM

Nice.

Check out Alvin Nguyen Photography on the web and Facebook.

He's a young guy that I "met" on my350z. He has hit the fashion world and skyrocketed. He does some amazing stuff and is very open to questions.

Alvin Nguyen

http://www.facebook.com/AlvinNguyenPhotography

Not sure where you're from, but he's originally from Seattle.

m4a1mustang · 05-29-2012, 12:04 PM

My only critique is that they aren't nudes. And by nudes I mean you, Jay.

Seriously, they look good to me. I think there are some tweaks you can do to make the lighting more appealing but I'll leave that to the more experienced guys to critique. I'm really just getting started in taking some serious photos myself.

6spd · 05-29-2012, 01:33 PM

Awe thats so sweet steve! Lol

I'm gonna check out alvins work when I get home from work later. Thanks, I appreciate the reference!

shadoquad · 05-29-2012, 01:37 PM

Only critique I have is this photo

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Not a fan of the pose, sort of an awkward angle.

But everything else looks great.

Bri7Synyster · 05-29-2012, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Only critique I have is this photo

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Not a fan of the pose, sort of an awkward angle.

But everything else looks great.

I agree. I was kinda pissed that he posted it. I hate my profile. Lol

shadoquad · 05-29-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bri7Synyster

I agree. I was kinda pissed that he posted it. I hate my profile. Lol

Well, if he had hired an attractive model, it might not have been an issue.

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6spd · 05-29-2012, 05:40 PM

Oh I can wait to see her reaction to that!!

m4a1mustang · 05-29-2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 6spd

Oh I can wait to see her reaction to that!!

You should put her behind the camera for a shoot.

shadoquad · 05-29-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

You should put her behind the camera for a shoot.

Cool story, Hansel!

phelan · 05-29-2012, 05:50 PM

steve's right, the lighting is a little off, but more experienced photographers can comment. esp this one i think can be brightened in the foreground with a separate light source (the background is a bit overexposed for my liking too):

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my least favorite is this one:

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the odd angle and the lighting throw me completely off, like my eyes are drifting to the lower left because i just feel like everything should be falling off a cliff at that angle. i think there's some experimentation to be had in portrait photography, but sometimes the basic frames go the farthest.

overall though, pretty good.

6spd · 05-29-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

steve's right, the lighting is a little off, but more experienced photographers can comment. esp this one i think can be brightened in the foreground with a separate light source (the background is a bit overexposed for my liking too):

( Click to show/hide )

my least favorite is this one:

( Click to show/hide )

the odd angle and the lighting throw me completely off, like my eyes are drifting to the lower left because i just feel like everything should be falling off a cliff at that angle. i think there's some experimentation to be had in portrait photography, but sometimes the basic frames go the farthest.

overall though, pretty good.

Yeah, you are exactly right about both. The first has lighting issues, and the second you are dead on, looks like everything is falling off a cliff. I should leave the crooked angles for the car!

I need more time behind the camera with portraits, but for my first time out, especially with new equipment, Im pretty confident I can only get better from here.

6spd · 05-29-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

You should put her behind the camera for a shoot.

She wants to. Ill have to put my cool shades on...

And maybe only the shades!

m4a1mustang · 05-29-2012, 06:26 PM

05-29-2012, 07:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	My intro to portrait/modeling photography I recently decided to try my hand at portrait and model photographing. Invested in some lighting gear and am really sorry I didnt sooner! bri7synyster is my model. We both need some constructive criticisms on the composure of the shots, modeling techniques, etc. This was our first shoot together. My Favorite: __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

05-29-2012, 09:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bri7Synyster Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Dragonstone Posts: 471 Drives: 6spd's car w/ 2 feet Rep Power: 14	I thought you were only posting a few, silly goose. :* __________________ A chick who likes to drive stick.

05-29-2012, 12:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	My only critique is that they aren't nudes. And by nudes I mean you, Jay. Seriously, they look good to me. I think there are some tweaks you can do to make the lighting more appealing but I'll leave that to the more experienced guys to critique. I'm really just getting started in taking some serious photos myself. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-29-2012, 01:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	Awe thats so sweet steve! Lol I'm gonna check out alvins work when I get home from work later. Thanks, I appreciate the reference! __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

05-29-2012, 05:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	Oh I can wait to see her reaction to that!! __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

05-29-2012, 12:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Nice. Check out Alvin Nguyen Photography on the web and Facebook. He's a young guy that I "met" on my350z. He has hit the fashion world and skyrocketed. He does some amazing stuff and is very open to questions. Alvin Nguyen http://www.facebook.com/AlvinNguyenPhotography Not sure where you're from, but he's originally from Seattle.

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shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Only critique I have is this photo ( Click to show/hide ) Not a fan of the pose, sort of an awkward angle. But everything else looks great.

05-29-2012, 05:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	steve's right, the lighting is a little off, but more experienced photographers can comment. esp this one i think can be brightened in the foreground with a separate light source (the background is a bit overexposed for my liking too): ( Click to show/hide ) my least favorite is this one: ( Click to show/hide ) the odd angle and the lighting throw me completely off, like my eyes are drifting to the lower left because i just feel like everything should be falling off a cliff at that angle. i think there's some experimentation to be had in portrait photography, but sometimes the basic frames go the farthest. overall though, pretty good. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

05-29-2012, 06:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	__________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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