Emily, First - it was 6 photos not 3 but I think it might have been a bit confusing the way it was laid out. Just make sure you know for the final of this that he wants 2 from each challenge which will total 6 photos. Second - I think the second of these photos is by far the strongest. I think the way the light is played with in that photo is so strong and your edits brought it so much further. Really impressed with how well that came out. I also think your third picture is strong as a portrait as it shows a very clear home that reminds me honestly of my grandma or grandpa. I think your first picture is lacking though, it doesn't feel like a portrait due to how far away it is and I feel like it also goes against the fact that the Professor did tell us to stay away from animals. I would recommend taking a photo where we could see a little more personality and closer up. Good work!
First off, I really like the second photo. It’s not just the light but the angle you are at and I feel like it does something unique compared to if you were just sitting straight. I would definitely agree with Skylar that your first photo doesn’t really seem like a portrait. If you wanted to crop it so that it showed mostly the person and the trees in the background I think that could help. Besides that I think you are doing a great job.
Hi Emily. With your first couple of images don't hide behind the camera. Meaning, don't take the safe way out. You can tell us someone is interested in horses or bikes without them actually ride one or the other. Make a true portrait of these individuals and show us who they are. Yes, perhaps they are clowns or joke-sters, but make it visually interesting. I think your self portraits are getting there, but they need more body language and pay attention to the background, as you have string lights growing out of your head in one of them. : ) Your last two images are good but too similar and I think i prefer the B&W. Keep shooting and Good Luck!
Emily,
ReplyDeleteFirst - it was 6 photos not 3 but I think it might have been a bit confusing the way it was laid out. Just make sure you know for the final of this that he wants 2 from each challenge which will total 6 photos.
Second - I think the second of these photos is by far the strongest. I think the way the light is played with in that photo is so strong and your edits brought it so much further. Really impressed with how well that came out. I also think your third picture is strong as a portrait as it shows a very clear home that reminds me honestly of my grandma or grandpa. I think your first picture is lacking though, it doesn't feel like a portrait due to how far away it is and I feel like it also goes against the fact that the Professor did tell us to stay away from animals. I would recommend taking a photo where we could see a little more personality and closer up. Good work!
First off, I really like the second photo. It’s not just the light but the angle you are at and I feel like it does something unique compared to if you were just sitting straight. I would definitely agree with Skylar that your first photo doesn’t really seem like a portrait. If you wanted to crop it so that it showed mostly the person and the trees in the background I think that could help. Besides that I think you are doing a great job.
ReplyDeleteHi Emily. With your first couple of images don't hide behind the camera. Meaning, don't take the safe way out. You can tell us someone is interested in horses or bikes without them actually ride one or the other. Make a true portrait of these individuals and show us who they are. Yes, perhaps they are clowns or joke-sters, but make it visually interesting. I think your self portraits are getting there, but they need more body language and pay attention to the background, as you have string lights growing out of your head in one of them. : ) Your last two images are good but too similar and I think i prefer the B&W. Keep shooting and Good Luck!
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