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How funny! In a sad sort of way. I happened to check out your portfolio, you have some beautiful photographs! Especially of birds! Makes me feel like a total amatuer! But you have inspired me. Thanks!

Wow, I have to say that is the saddest thing I have ever heard! Too bad you didn't get that on film though-;) Would have made a good shot, Tragic but good!

They stayed pretty close, but never attempted to attack me. I am sure my camera on a tripod looked pretty funny to them!

Feel free to critique

Critiques (good or bad) always welcome!

Great Expression!

Thanks for the helpful tip Dave. I am curious on how to backlight. I had a backlight set up but it was pointing towards me. Should I have pointed it towards the backdrop? Would that have seperated me from the backdrop more?

Thanks Ben I will see what I can do with it. I have PS 7, so we will see! Thanks for all the helpful comments!

Awesome colors! It actually reminds me of some twisted calla lillies. I really love your work. Very interesting...

Re:Ben- I decided to try the cropping you suggested, see example photo. I feel the cropping loses the intimacy from the original. I really like how his hand rests on my shoulder.

 

This is a self portrait with my son, btw. I do hate how the shadows show up on him. But it is hard to do this sort of portrait with a self timer and no idea of lighting concepts. Although this is a 3 light setup, I am still learning. Is there any suggestions on how to light this type of portrait without the shadows?

It's a very pleasing composition. I like how the lines lead into the leaves. It's soft on the eyes, I really like lighting on this one. Thanks for sharing.

Comments are always welcome.

You know, I have noticed that they no matter what there is always someone who rates a 3 with no photos in their own profile. It's gotten to the point where I don't even care about the ratings, but I do look forward to helpful tips and comments to let me know if I am doing a good job or not. I am an amatuer in photography, with barely a budget. I appreciate your comments, and they do help me alot. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment.

I am learning more about lighting and portraiture. Any suggestions

or comments are most helpful!

Thank you for all your comments! I have thought about cropping this shot, but personally I like the color of the leaves in the bottom. Perhaps I shall experiment with it some more. Again thank you guys for great comments!

Comments are always welcome!

This is a shot of a spiderweb early in the morning at Flint Ridge,

Ok. No manipulation at all on this photo! Comments are more than

welcome!

Comments Welcome!

I didn't even realize the crop was off! Thanks for pointing it out guys! And Krista, I hope you don't mind, but I emailed you more indepth details on how to create this particular portrait. Thanks again!

Comments welcome! If you rate it below a 4, please leave a comment

as to why. I am here to learn! All comments are welcome!

Lisa,

 

I really like this shot! I just love Big Cats! My only suggestion would be to lighten it up(or use levels in Photoshop), because the snow leopard could be just a tad lighter. But overall, great shot!

 

Amber B.

 

A candid of my brother and father working on his firebird. Please,

if you rate it below a 4, please comment as to why. I appreciate

any comments. I am here to learn.

Comments welcome!

Interesting view!

I shot this candid portrait of my dad with my son.