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The best thing about this series is that the camera work, post processing, propping and concept all go together so nicely. There is a logic to how the elements are put together but it all makes sense visually as well. I'll try to think my next project out this well. What a challenge!

The blur in front is fantastic. Out of focus elements in the foreground give this image a spontaneity and mood that is very enjoyable. Furthermore you did a great job composing them. I like the assymetrical composition. I like seeing a distiguishable face on one side fading into a colorful abstraction on the other. The out of focus elements help focus the viewer on her eyes and their color is complimentary as well. This is a great stylistic element. I know for a fact that a lot of clients would gush over this. Beautiful! it feels like the memory of a warm summer day. If this was a photograph of my daughter I would consider it a treasure.

 

 

Thanks for your comments:-)

A little indoor engagement session. Thanks for your comments.

The movement was the focus of this photoshoot. I'm trying to create images that have motion blur while having at least one part of the picture remain sharp and frozen. It's a challenge, but a cool effect.

Thanks for your comments

Thanks for your comments

It has a very intimate mood and that is what they are likely responding to. That said, I get dance floor shots like this and I usually work it until I get something with most of their faces showing. I also think the blown out window does nothing for the shot.

 

If this was truly a photojournalistic grab of a perfect moment, then it is a good one. I'd rather catch a moment like this than let it slip away because of technical issues. The bride and groom's enthusiasm validates you in that regard.

 

Thanks for sharing:-)

 

John

 

 

I've seen lots of dresses made of various found materials. Here's my

take on it. Comments very welcome.

Memorable, fashionable, and sexy. This is what people will pay extra for. Nice work.

Very romantic and natural.

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Thanks for your comments!!

Comments appreciated:-)

Not trying to be terribly objective with this, but I think it successfully creates a mood.

Thanks for your comments!

Comments appreciated!

Where do these angels come from?

Hi Linda, what you have here is almost Rembrandt lighting but not quite. The first problem is that the light source is to low and the shadow of your nose is being cast upward rather than slightly down. The light should be higher than your eye level but low enough that it still catches your eyes. The other problem is that the face is lit close to 50%. Rembrandt light is closer to 75%. When you have it right there will be light in both eyes and there will be a triangle of light on the cheek bone opposite the light.

 

Another tip. If the light is set correctly this hat will be a problem because it will cast a shadow over your eyes. I'm pretty sure that you won't be able to get it quite right with this hat on.

 

Regards,

 

John

Nicely lit;-)

Thanks for the compliment. I just checked your portfolio and you are doing some beautiful work, especially the way you use illustration.

Hi again Jerry, you caught me double posting this! Darn;-) I found myself cropping in on this quite a bit to get a finished look. Wishing I had a lot more pixels to work with for once. I like the sense of environment that I get from including the window in some way. Its one of those things I have to look at for a long time to be sure about, so your suggestion may still come to pass.

That's an excellent suggestion! The focal point is really the strands of hair in the light and cropping it as you suggest would do a great job of making that point. Thanks:-)

I'm interested in hearing what mood this evokes.

I'm interested in hearing about the mood this evokes.