Critique Welcomed Mum

[Graeme Harvey]

Says it all, really. PLEASE let me know what you think.

 

[Glenn Clabo]

Wonderful shot of a beautiful woman. She appears to enjoy the camera man.

 

[Graeme Harvey]

Wonderful shot of a beautiful woman. She appears to enjoy the camera man.

Thanks, Glenn. I've never really mastered portraits, so it's nice to have such positive feedback

 

[Brian Moore]

Very warm and natural smile, which makes it really nice shot.

 

[Graeme Harvey]

Very warm and natural smile, which makes it really nice shot.

Thanks

 

[Dave Green]

That's a really nice portrait! Maybe remove a few background distractions top right?

 

[Brian Moore]

I agree with Dave, Greame. But, as an option, perhaps there's no need to actually remove stuff from the background if you shoot with a wide aperture and render the background stuff out of focus.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Yes, a wider aperture, and maybe very small amount lighter? But, really, it's a superb portrait - but, then, you have such a beautiful model, you just can't lose...

 

[Pete Askew]

A charming and very natural portrait Grez. I agree about the background and a wider aperture would have been useful but, in any case, a lovely shot.

 

[Graeme Harvey]

How's this?

 

[Glenn Clabo]

I repeat... "Wonderful shot of a beautiful woman. She appears to enjoy the camera man"...but now the background is a little blurry.

 

[Graeme Harvey]

I repeat... "Wonderful shot of a beautiful woman. She appears to enjoy the camera man"...but now the background is a little blurry.

Complete the following old saw... "You can ---- some of the people all of the time......"

 

[Dave Green]

It's better for sure - but removing those distractions rather than blurring them would give a more natural look. There's a blurry halo around the top of her head now.

 

[Graeme Harvey]

Thanks, Dave. Here goes....

 

[Dave Green]

Nailed it

 

[Graeme Harvey]

Nailed it

Tip-top. Thanks for the suggestions!

 

[Dan Cattermole]

........... And he says he's not a master of Photoshop......
Great shot Grezza!

 

[Graeme Harvey]

........... And he says he's not a master of Photoshop......
Great shot Grezza!

Thanks, Dan. TBH, I've never used Photoshop (although I suppose that's being pedantic hehehe!).

 

[Darren Turner]

lovley shot Grez, "Mum" looks a very jolly happy lady who certainly is a member of the family whos not camera shy

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Just look at that lovely engagement with the photographer - did you use some bounce flash Grez?

The only thing I'd add would be a bit of warmth - the equivalent of a skylight filter from them olden days

It would put more color into that happy smile, and really make the sweater pop