suzanne carey Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Hi there. I hope I am posting this in the right spot. I took a picture of my husband's family a few weeks ago. I was trying out my new Tamaron lens. The first thing I did wrong was have it on the incorrect setting. I had it open too wide,I think that is the first problem. But other than focusing issues, what about lighting? There was a huge window on their left side. I bounced some flash as well with an omni bounce attached. (no flash bracket at the time) So what about composition? The picture is lacking to me, so any advice you have is greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_thomas1 Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 I like it! The quintessential quirky family photo! As far as your question, perhaps try to even out the heights a bit? Or at least get rid of the ascending heights; that really grabs my attention. Also, the face of the son on the far right is blown out; move the couch away from the window a bit? diffuse it with a sheet? perhaps reflecting some light from the other side of the frame would help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prescott carlson Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Personally, I don't think it's a matter of composition, but of posing. IMO, no composition would have produced an interesting shot. The baby is the only one that looks like enthusiastic -- the rest look like they're having their teeth pulled, and they're all very stiff looking. I prefer to have family shots with the people grouped in a "circular" composition, with the 2 adults in back and the kids in front. Or a more casual huddle together on the floor or out in the grass. I looked at your website (I'm nosy like that, lol), and you've already demonstrated that with <a href="http://www.pumpkinpatchphoto.com/PortraitSamples/kat_girls.htm">this shot</a>, which I think is way more appealing to one's emotions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina_h. Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 I really like this photo. Of course the little boy closest to the window is a little hotter than others but I think is a good photo. Thumbs up over here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_dee Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 That little fellow sure is cute!! He looks like he's having a good time. The sloping heads is a little distracting but overall I think it's a good photo. Sidelighting is difficult to use with a group like this. I think you done good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conrad_poulin Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 .They were waiting too long. Lighting is too flat. Take them outside have fun and shoot away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachariah_edwardson Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 Actully, I like this photo a lot, you can see a lot of the folks personallity in that shot. Might not of been what you intended, but it a great shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanne carey Posted March 7, 2005 Author Share Posted March 7, 2005 Thanks guys! Yes, it actually does show their personalites! Now if it were MY family, they would be laughing their heads off or making faces. I do like outside photography the best, but it was wet outside so we opted for just a quick shot inside. I really appreciate all the comments/feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eimages Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 The lighting is a bit flat and their eyes are kind of dark. I would try to have the family face the window, if the background is OK. That would give them some wonderful catch lights in their eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klix Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Mom, Dad and the two older kids look like a "BEFORE" picture for an Imodium ad, while the baby looks like an "AFTER" picture. In addition to the flat and uneven lighting, the sofa is too close to the wall, so there is NO depth. Also, the wall color is just plain drab, an effect not helped by the colors of your subjects' clothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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