Critical Feedback Please
For these edits I was going for an ethereal feel, like finding a pixie in her natural environment. I would love critical feedback on these good or bad if you have any.
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5 Comments
I think you really did well. I wish I had access to such locations and was able to get there, (Mobility issues.) One thing that needs a little post, in the last picture... lhe shadow under her eye makes it look like she got a bit of a shiner. Maybe a little dodging there.
When I think “ethereal”, I’m picturing something light and/or soft. These images are too contrasty, IMO. And, they feel overly saturated orange warm.
This won’t make it light/soft, maybe consider adding some blue (or teal, cyan) in the shadows. This should at least compliment the orange tones.
First image:
-- You have some major over exposed areas on her body and face. Try to pick a more even lit area, be it in shadow or in light.
-- Try to not crop the hand/fingers.
Second image:
-- I’m not a fan of backs of the head and their backs when there’s nothing going on in front of them. What’s the point.
-- At this position, looks like she’s a leg amputee. Need to show more of the legs.
-- Watch the hands. Looks awkward like a “J” shaped limb.
Third image:
-- Watch the crops.
-- What is that in her hand? A shirt? Since it’s just partial (or uninteresting), whatever it is, I would have not have her hold it.
In all three, you have to tendency to crop off the hands/fingers. Have some breathing room around the subject.
The bottom photo is the best. On the top photo, I don't understand what's going on with the coloring on her breasts. In general, I think you need to work on your framing.
Nudes in nature are always a favorite for us. However the sun and shadows can prove a bit difficult more often than not. Beautiful model and overall nicely done.
All excellent. The model is beautiful as well. If you are asking for critical feedback, the biggest technical issue with the first two is exposure. The highlights are blown in several places. When you shot this, I am guessing you could have probably dropped it down 1/3-2/3 a stop, kept the highlights and shadows. The 3rd photo looks well exposed. good shadows and no highlight blowouts. I like the 1st pose a lot. It is very sensual and natural, It tells a story.. The look on her face is beautiful and natural. It looks like she is looking at someone she really loves. With her body language and eyes, it looks like she inviting the person to make love to her on the tree. In the second photo, I think you were trying to highlight the model's back tattoo? If I'm being brutally honest it just looks like she is about to do a number 2 in the woods.
The third image is well exposed, but something about the pose doesn't look natural to me. She is drop-dead gorgeous, and her body alone carries the shot, but with the eyes closed, I don't connect with the picture. The eyes say it all. That all being said these are all really good. You wanted critical, to be better, so that's my two cents.