CPW Workshop 7-29-12 Day 2 50

I recently attended a teaching workshop offered through The Center for

Photography at Woodstock. We spent several hours both afternoons

photographing, one day in a studio and one outdoors, several wonderful

models. Here is one example of Zoe.

I like this.  Natural, real and simple.  Composition and DOF are superb here.  I have found that using a silver reflector can reduce contrast and create catch-lights in the eyes when I shoot outdoor nudes and you may want to experiment with this.  Excellent work!

I always find shooting in strong sunlight a challenge. (So much so that I rarely do it.) What makes this shot interesting is the shadow od her left breast. It is 'strange.' It is interesting. To my eyes it is a little amusing. I hope no offence is taken by that remark. She certainly is lovely.

Mark, I love this simple, but beautiful of Zoe.  And you also pulled off shooting in the harsh light very well... there's still shadow detail in her eye.  I also love the young girl feel to this, with her small, firm breasts.  Nice job my friend.  And oh, BTW, I so much more like your B&Ws from your digital over scanned film shots!

Thank you all for the well thought out comments. 

Tracy - I understand your thought about the use of fill but, in this case, I was looking at this as a study of the shadows. I fear that any fill would have ruined that.

David - Zoe also was amused by that shadow. I am pleased you like this work.

Michael - Yes, the B&W digital images have a different look. One thing I got out of this workshop was how much better these are in B&W.

-Mark