First attempt to guide the model how to pose.

[yeocsa]

We had a good time. While it may be Alex's first time at outdoor portrait, it is my first attempt to guide the model in posing.

http://imageheap.com/main/pic.php?u=125iIZht&i=781

http://imageheap.com/main/pic.php?u=125iIZht&i=782

Canon 20D, Tamron 28-75 f2.8 and 550EX Flash.

I forgot to set the camera to raw. So all my shots are in jpeg, small size.

All comments are welcome. thanks.

regards,

Arthur

[Zeeke]

Nice sharp pictures.. but the poses dont look natural.. somehow.. funny ... nice tones

Tim

[sheepie]

First, a note of warning - I have not done this sort of thing before, and would probably be totally useless. That said, I can form an opinion of others' work without too much practice

I really like the second one - has a lot going for it. I think, to me at least, the contrast in colour from left to right works - it certainly doesn't take anything away from the image. There appears to be deep thought, perhaps about something pleasurable. I think, if you instructed her in getting to this pose, you have done well

The first one, however, does not do it for me - I'm with Zeeke, this appears too posed for my liking. The framing appears all wrong, and I am left wondering whether you intended the tree behind her to be a subject.

Sorry to be a bit negative, but these two pictures are like chalk and cheese. Anyway, I hope my comments help in some small way (and when I finally get the nerve to try this area of photography, feel free to come down hard on me!).

[sirhc55]

Arthur - I really like the pose in #2. The colour is great and the look on the models face says something to me

[Matt. K]

Second image is nice and natural...a good pose and a good model.

[yeocsa]

Dear all,

Thanks. All your comments are very helpful. The poses were imitated from magazine cut outs that i used to show the model.

After some thoughts from all your inputs, the first one did not work out as intended due to the bench and background. The image will need cropping to improve. It does not look natural because that pose would not be comfortable or "normal" for a person sitting on such a bench.

However, some elements involving in posing is still applicable... such as "C" or "S" body curve, elbow, shoulder and fingers pointing away from the viewer.

For the second one, i had asked the model to think of something she likes ... such as ice cream, happy incident, etc. I would want to try more different moods next time.

Thanks again. I appreciate all your feekbacks.

regards,

Arthur

[Alex]

Arthur,

I also love # 2. Great capture. Thank you very much for turning up, guiding Alisa and most importantly teaching me heaps. I will post my versions later tonight, I hope. I'm only half way through my shots though.

Thanks
Alex

[barry]

Contrary to the others I like like No. 1. A nice crisp clean shot.

Barry

[yeocsa]

Arthur,

I also love # 2. Great capture. Thank you very much for turning up, guiding Alisa and most importantly teaching me heaps. I will post my versions later tonight, I hope. I'm only half way through my shots though.

Thanks
Alex

Look forward to seeing them. You picked up the pointers very well, my friend. The 50mm f1.4 is indeed a superb lens.

regards,

Arthur

[PiroStitch]

I like the 2nd photo better Arthur except parts of her face is a little OOF.

Bleh where's my invite Alex j/k mate. Can't wait to see your pics.

[yeocsa]

That's true. a f5.6 may be better.

Here's the crop of the 1st pic.



regards,

Arthur

[Alex]

I like the 2nd photo better Arthur except parts of her face is a little OOF.

Bleh where's my invite Alex j/k mate. Can't wait to see your pics.

Hey Wayne,

Sorry mate, I was going to, but you were never online May be next time, eh? Will post mine soon.

Alex

[marcotrov]

Arthur #2 is lovely. It is more natural and you have used the models arms and shoulder to help frame her beautiful face. It helps draw attention to her expression. The crop of your first one is better but hand and fingers are positioned a little aukwardly not really adding to the image. Skin tones and exposure both great.
cheers
marco

[Alex]

Arthur,

I also love # 2. Great capture. Thank you very much for turning up, guiding Alisa and most importantly teaching me heaps. I will post my versions later tonight, I hope. I'm only half way through my shots though.

Thanks
Alex

Look forward to seeing them. You picked up the pointers very well, my friend. The 50mm f1.4 is indeed a superb lens.

regards,

Arthur

Arthur, I can't believe how much MF is better with that lens than AF. Thanks for pointing this out. Is it normal or AF is wrong on my camera?

Alex

[ozimax]

I like #1, it is a happy portrait, and I do like the crop as well. There are heaps of posing guides out there in www land, maybe they are helpful? I think some can be downloaded (for a fee).

Max

[yeocsa]

Arthur,

I also love # 2. Great capture. Thank you very much for turning up, guiding Alisa and most importantly teaching me heaps. I will post my versions later tonight, I hope. I'm only half way through my shots though.

Thanks
Alex

Look forward to seeing them. You picked up the pointers very well, my friend. The 50mm f1.4 is indeed a superb lens.

regards,

Arthur

Arthur, I can't believe how much MF is better with that lens than AF. Thanks for pointing this out. Is it normal or AF is wrong on my camera?

Alex

Dear Alex,

The D70 centre AF sensor is rather big - as such it makes focusing on small area of the picture difficult e.g just the eyes. There's nothing wrong with the camera. However, better trust your eyes than the camera's AF.

regards,

Arthur

[yeocsa]

Hi

Thanks to all for your feedback. It has been a good learning experience.



regards,

Arthur