Hello Alonzo, you're on the right track. I'd call these portraits. When referring to headshots, I think in terms of commercial headshots, or those used by actors. Get in close and have the face as the focus of the shot. I'd keep hands out of the frame as they distract from the face. You've got great eye contact with your subjects. Get in close and build on that!
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Hi Alonzo.
I agree with Joseph & Greg's comments.
What I see here is you have a good report with your sitters. They seem relaxed and are giving you some 'buyin' to the shoot.
On a technical point, I'd like to suggest you reconsider the ring flash catch lights, as visible in your young lady's eyes. They perhaps draw attention away from a beautiful set of eyes and become features in and of themselves, pushing your sitter into the background somewhat. Your clamshell setup in the guy looks far more natural to me, allowing my attention to settle on him.
In a serious headshot, especially for actors, sooner or later you're going to have to ditch the hands, as much fun as they are here. So, I'd be asking myself the following question...
"How do I keep the vibe hot, when the hands that have helped these images are now gone?"
Engaging work ALonzo.
Regards
Greg
Looking good..only thought is, with a head shot, get close up...shoot the head, not the torso, arms, etc.
Hello Alonzo, you're on the right track. I'd call these portraits. When referring to headshots, I think in terms of commercial headshots, or those used by actors. Get in close and have the face as the focus of the shot. I'd keep hands out of the frame as they distract from the face. You've got great eye contact with your subjects. Get in close and build on that!
Hi Alonzo.
I agree with Joseph & Greg's comments.
What I see here is you have a good report with your sitters. They seem relaxed and are giving you some 'buyin' to the shoot.
On a technical point, I'd like to suggest you reconsider the ring flash catch lights, as visible in your young lady's eyes. They perhaps draw attention away from a beautiful set of eyes and become features in and of themselves, pushing your sitter into the background somewhat. Your clamshell setup in the guy looks far more natural to me, allowing my attention to settle on him.
In a serious headshot, especially for actors, sooner or later you're going to have to ditch the hands, as much fun as they are here. So, I'd be asking myself the following question...
"How do I keep the vibe hot, when the hands that have helped these images are now gone?"
Engaging work ALonzo.
Regards
Greg