Melissa's Photoblog
M. (again)
Posted by Melissa W. (Warsaw, Indiana, United States) on 4 April 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
drphoto from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Wow, stunning shot. I like this one better than the first one. She looks so comfortable in front of the camera - she must to be used to that lens pointing her way by now lol! Her eyes look amazing, well shot!
Dan
4 Apr 2008 9:53am
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Another sweet one, Melissa. Here's a bit of unsolicited commentary ... in the first shot of M you had her turned with her face bathed equally in that soft light. Here she's turned and there's more of a defined demarkation between soft light and shadow – which isn't overwhelming and certainly doesn't blow the pic. But (here's my suggestion) you might try placing a piece of white poster board or foam core on the floor in front and to M's left (your right) tilted upward to bounce a little soft fill light onto the shadow side of her face. I've been playing around with this technique on some shots I've been doing in my basement ... seems to even out the light a bit. Now, having said all that, I'll just finish up by saying, once again, that you are the master of the 50 mm and I bow in respect to your prowess. Your faithful fan ... r
4 Apr 2008 10:46am
paulski from Muncie, United States
Very nice. Quite possibly my favorite of the portraits so far. Excellent sharness, love the relaxed, natural expression.
Thanks for sharing!
4 Apr 2008 11:54am
Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece
SHE IS LOVELY, reminds me of my daughter many many years ago, SUPERB portrait.
4 Apr 2008 2:43pm
Mikel Bilbao from Bilbao, Spain
Fantastic photo!!
I love the light , natural pose and expression.
Congrats
4 Apr 2008 3:38pm
Mikel Bilbao from Bilbao, Spain
Fantastic photo!!
I love the light , natural pose and expression.
Congrats
4 Apr 2008 3:39pm
danthro from Suburbia, United States
another excellent portrait! i really like this one, on top of the nice execution and light and processing. i wonder if it's influenced by the fact that i know the subject is the photographer's niece, because i sort of imagine she looks like a kid sitting up in her chair excited to listen to something an adult she looks up to, ie her aunt, is saying.
4 Apr 2008 7:23pm
chakrapani from Hyderabad, India
Your niece is a natural.. And yes !! SO Are you.. I have always loved ur portraits :)
4 Apr 2008 7:33pm
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Another superb portrait of your niece. Amazing lighting!
4 Apr 2008 8:38pm
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Stunning, as I've said before this is your forte. The warmth of this shot is fantastic.
4 Apr 2008 9:01pm
Suzanne Labbé from Granby, Canada
Wonderful portrait and she is so cute. Bravissimo.
4 Apr 2008 11:05pm
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
You have a beautiful model. The eye contact is wonderful...
5 Apr 2008 1:36am
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
This is magnificent. I'm so impressed. You clearly know what you're doing, so take my suggestion and throw it in the trash, but: how about cropping it along the left side so that it comes to her hair (or to where you no longer have the plant in the frame). I have no objection to the plant (indeed in another I thought it was quite impressive) but it just might emphasize even more the beautiful light you've captured. Just an idea. This is really impressive work.
5 Apr 2008 7:25am
@GJC: I actually tried a crop similar to the one you described, but still wasn't able to get the entire plant out of the picture. I would have had to clone the rest of the plant out. I also didn't want a tighter crop because I liked how the light looked on the chair. I also liked the little bit of contrast the plant provided...so I kept it.
I'm thrilled that you are impressed; that is a great compliment coming from someone as talented as you. I've only been doing this since September; I greatly appreciate all your words of encouragement and support (and more importantly your suggestions). :)
Edward James from Derry, United States
These are all brilliant portraits. You used the light to your advantage, that's for sure! I'm jealous haha.
5 Apr 2008 1:42pm
Gary from Cochise County, United States
Hi Melissa, I'm just now able to do a little catchin up. I really like the lighting just the way it is, This is another beautiful portrait.
6 Apr 2008 7:16am
@Gary: Thank you so much, Gary. After much thought, I like it the way it is, too. :)
sandrine from United States
Beautiful portrait! Sweet expression and lovely light!
6 Apr 2008 8:37pm
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
Also very beautiful, she "sticks well on paper" (Dutch people say this when somebody does it well on photos)! Her look isn't "posing", she looks in a lens as if in someone's eyes, a talent model, that's what she is.
7 Apr 2008 7:02pm
Twelvebit from Victoria, United States
Beautiful girl. Beautiful eyes. Sharp portrait.
8 Apr 2008 3:53pm
Canon EOS 30D
1/8 second
F/4.0
ISO 100
50 mm