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Exposure Date: 2011:12:04 11:26:21;
Make: NIKON CORPORATION;
Model: NIKON D300;
ExposureTime: 1/80 s;
FNumber: f/8;
ISOSpeedRatings: 200;
ExposureProgram: Manual;
ExposureBiasValue: 0;
MeteringMode: CenterWeightedAverage;
Flash: Flash did not fire;
FocalLength: 26 mm;
Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 10.0 Windows;


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Took this portrait of the Speirs' family of Idaho Falls. Used basic

studio set-up and edited with my new Adobe Photo Element 10.

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the parents look as though they'd just received word of a death in their family.  i can't get past those horrible expressions to even comment on the photo itself.  the little girl on our right is smiling...and looks great, the other child is staring dead ahead and looks like she's zombied out on muscle relaxers. they're all attractive people...but you've photographed them wiith terribly unattractive expressions on their faces...so regardless of any technical merit the picture might have...this photograph fails.

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I took this portrait and not paying attention with their facial expressions. I don't blame you if you interpreted that way. I just tried my basic knowledge in studio photography.

 

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Technically this image needs more light.  Testing is the key to getting consistent studio results, using a flash meter, stringing your lights, and putting a gray card into your set-up to help with post-production color-tweaking in the computer.  I feel for you in the expression area.  The one girl smiled for you so you connected with her.  After getting this shot and suspecting that this might be as good as it is going to get---you have nothing to lose.  If you noticed them smiling at each other as you were setting them up when they were more relaxed, but clammed up when the camera was pointed at them, remind them that you saw great smiles a moment ago and that you want to capture that for them.  If they take turns smiling let them know you can do head swaps.  Also, take individual portraits and take as many shots as it takes to get an expression with which you are happy---and get excited when you do succeed as your enthusiasm is contagious.  Use the faces from the individual portraits if you have to and paste them into the group shot as needed.  Clients may have personal reasons for not smiling---crooked smile or bad teeth.  Take time to know your client--find out what they are looking for in a successful group portrait and communicate verbally in advance your vision for a successful portrait session.  Good luck in the future.  I am uploading my preference for your image.  I lightened it using shadows-highlight adjustment in photoshop cs.

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John, thank you for your positive comments to improve my shooting. This family dropped by to go to the church that day and offered them some family photos for Christmas. I took several shots and so far I picked this one. I used WB setting but maybe with the new Adobe Photo Element 10, I did not get right color saturation and toning . Once again thank you and hoping to follow some of your recommendations.
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