"Lighting And Pose..."

Trying to improve on my studio work. Please share your thoughts and

suggestions while remembering I'm the photographer and model so all I

can do is set up the lighting and pose within the frame of my lens and

hope it all comes together in the end.

Nice portrait Deb. I would love to see the sweater separated from the background. Congrats.

I agree! I didn't think about that when I decided to stop by the studio and try out an idea I had dancing in my thoughts while I was out running some errands. I thought if only it had been a softer color sweater, it would have created a better separation.

Thanks so much for your thoughts and suggestions, I'm really try to grow in this area and create portraits that are casual, yet a touch of formal blended in as well.

deb

Lighting and pose very well done! Can't be better!

Cheers Deb!

PDE

A beautiful portrait with very nice lighting, Deb!

Thank you for your encouraging words and thoughts. When photographers I respect so very much (as you two) encourage my efforts, it really means so very much to me and my photography!

deb

I think you got the lighting spot on! The soft sheen against your hair looks delightful, and the skin tones look natural. The black top is lost in the background as has already been indicated, but I like the white pillar as a prop, it would serve to reflect light onto the subject. The pose is good , but I think it would work better in a more close up composition. I think it's also fair to point out that your exposure was perfect too, not losing any detail in the stark white pillar. It's a really difficult task to undertake being both Photographer and model, and you have acheived a great deal here.

Very well done Deb!

Best Regards

Alf

Both the lighting and pose here are of very high skill and as usual with all of your work, always superior, the b/w also a very wise choice while the contrast and tone are of very high quality and adding a great impact to the composition of this outstanding capture.

Thank you for sharing it and wishing you all of the best.

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement.  I learn as I go so any opinions and suggestions are very much appreicated!

I respect both of your work so much so a nod of well done always puts a smile on my face!!!

deb

A very beautiful photo with excellent composition and perfect exposure. I like the black background that adds a lot. Congrats !

WOW!!! Great tonal quality and well balanced composition!!!  I also like your light management.   Excellent work Deb!!  Regards, Doug.

Very nice portrait !!!!

You have done a very lovely job with this self-portrait Deb; they are so very difficult to get right and so much to think about when you are both photographer and model. I think the lighting is really good and brings out nice detail; your skin looks great too! Very well done. Thank you for sharing. :)