Environmental portraits
A few environmental portrait shots made in Kronstadt, Russia.
Which one is better?
EOS R / Sigma 85mm f/1.4
P.S. Got "1 - Snapshot" for one of these :)
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Needs Work!
I see these comments on many photos - BTW - those who are putting comments like "Needs Work" should elaborate to say what is needed according to them.
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Mia
Mia is a natural in front of the camera. She knows where the light is and plays to it in a soft, knowing way.
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Hi. Among the given three, Image 2. for good lighting + sharpness in composition attracting the attention as focal point. distractions could have been eliminated.
Image 3 has better pose for artistic composition upper part of face could have been equally illuminated. minus distractions.
Thank you, Vijay!
I'd say #3. #1 is underexposed. #2 not sure if it's the sweater or if she has her head slightly cocked back, but, it has the appearance of having a double-chin. #3 I think is more flattering, neck wise, though, the top half of her face could have been lit a little brighter.
Thank you, Eddie!
I've been going back and forth and back again with these. So to make this all crystal clear for you I have a different opinion - I prefer the pose in #1 but maybe cropped to cut down on the background distractions but definitely more brightness to her face. I think more even lighting and less shadow on the top of her face in #2 and #3 would improve those images.