Latest model-shoot

[Pol]

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the intense/predatory 'come hither' seductive expression (By Pol)
If I got a look like that from a girl now I would probably have a coranary.

Gert already had one of those back in 1993. Maybe that'd be 'cos he'd been married to a seductive little cracker for 20 years by then, eh?

Pol

[Tinka]

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Gert already had one of those back in 1993. Maybe that'd be 'cos he'd been married to a seductive little cracker for 20 years by then, eh?

Pol

Hi Pol,
I married a cracker like that myself, 35 years ago, but I could handle it then, she still is a cracker in my eyes, a real darling, but don't tell her I said that.
Whoops, back to photography now

[Patrick]

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Gert already had one of those back in 1993. Maybe that'd be 'cos he'd been married to a seductive little cracker for 20 years by then, eh?

Pol

[Stephen]

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I've already told Tim privately that I thought the image was a belter and the girls seductive pose with the eyes were great. However that isn't to say I didn't have some reservations about it, and I've resisted the temptation to jump in here and mention them, preferring to see what others felt.

I tend to go along with Patrick and his comments on this though. However I'd be the first to hold my hands up and declare I'm not up on modern styles and trends in this sort of work, which essentially is portfolio work.

For me, I feel the softbox is too near and positioned too horizontal to the model. The cuff on her left arm is just too blown for me, and my brain is telling me it needs toning down. Raising the angle of the light and bringing it more to the fore would possibly satisfy me, certainly altering the position of that shadow on the right of her nose.

The tie is a tad in yer face, but I can live with that, its all part of the feel of the shot and is no doubt being used to create that school girly look, even business woman look that some blokes seem to like.

As for the green, well, I'm not personally a fan, but again its just another element of the image that is down to personal taste. The picture does have impact though and if you see it for what it is and what it achieves you can forgive the things that may grate on your own eye.

[Bearface]

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Sorry but I’m going to be a bit harsh on this picture. You have posted much much better pictures.
Yes she is a lovely girl, which goes without saying.
Lighting I find to harsh making the whole image a bit contrasty, the expression doesn’t come over moody or sexy to me just miserable.
That green background yuk.
The tie dominates but may not with softer light, but it could be dumb down some anyway.
If you were trying to capture that 60’s feel you have succeeded to some extent, but the colours are probably to vibrant for that period.

Patrick

Thanks for your comments, Patrick.

Y'know to some extent I've found that many of my model shots seem to polarize opinion; particularly here, and I'm coming around to the idea that it actually might be a good thing. After all, if I used safe lighting, safe colours and safe styling, I'd possibly fade into the background as a photographer.........who knows?

Still, I can certainly see what you're referring to (except the '60s thing.......I wasn't after that at all), so your feedback is nevertheless appreciated.

[Bearface]

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I'm glad to see some different approach this time in terms of DOF. In your previous models shots there used to be always some part in your model that was slighlty blured due to the DOF you have used, according to your personal preference style and I always use to comment for not liking this so much.
Now I see a tack sharp model all around and have no complaints this time.
Anyway, I think it works better now like this.

Thanks.

George, many of my previous postings here have been shots taken under ambient, or natural light conditions. This one was under controlled lighting, and due to the nature of the setup, the apertures used were narrower and the camera futher from the subject, hence the stronger DOF.

How you use DOF is up to you, but I think you need to be willing (and able) to control it according to the intended mood and context of your photographs. What do you think?

[Patrick]

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Thanks for your comments, Patrick.

Y'know to some extent I've found that many of my model shots seem to polarize opinion; particularly here, and I'm coming around to the idea that it actually might be a good thing. After all, if I used safe lighting, safe colours and safe styling, I'd possibly fade into the background as a photographer.........who knows?

Still, I can certainly see what you're referring to (except the '60s thing.......I wasn't after that at all), so your feedback is nevertheless appreciated.

[Autumn]

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My husband thought she had stepped out of a St Trinian's film.But thought she should have a short skirt and suspenders showing.

But I thought she was sexier than they were. It's a lovely image Tim and let's face it, the person who needs to be happiest with it is Lauren. and I am sure she is.

[Bearface]

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The pose and the shirt were used a great deal in that period for glam shots, when you are my age you remember these ideas and fashions and it can affect possible critique.
In B/W a bit of grain and an even harsher lighting it could be the 60’s
Judging from the work you have posted in the past you are certainly capable of more originality.

I'd like to think the shots I did with Lauren were made without reference to any past styles or setups, but of course it's almost impossible to create a shot which somebody somewhere can't relate to something they've seen before. As for the originality of this series, well it's probably true that I've produced what you perceive to be more original images in the past, however my personal aim is to try and get the best out of the people I work with on the day, rather than to (necessarily) produce the most ground-breaking, original styles. In this case, the images were for a commercial model's portfolio, so I didn't exactly have carte blanche to be controversial

On the other hand, if the client demands something cutting-edge and hard-hitting, I'm always happy to oblige. The thing is, such stuff tends to seriously divide opinion and I have to acknowledge that the criticisms will come thick and fast........however ultimately it those who pay me who get the final word

I agree continually playing it safe would end up with little or no development as a photographer, and we must continue to experiment with ideas old and new. It gets harder as time goes my as its pretty well all been done before umpteen times, whatever any of us try to achieve

I agree 100%. At one time hot lighting and shadow areas were something I'd avoid at all costs for these types of shoot but as with all disciplines, photography trends are ever-changing and the safer setups - while they still have a place in domestic portraiture and wedding work - are no longer necessarily what people are looking for in a strong commercial image. Nowadays I just put my own creativity into the mix along with the original brief while keeping one eye on the current trends relating to the markets I'm supplying...........it seems to have worked so far.
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One of the reasons I don’t comment on pictures on this forum very often these days, is the fact I see images that shall we say are average, but get praised as if they are wonderful. It then becomes difficult to make hard comment without the risk of upsetting the author, which I don’t want to do

I know you are confident in your abilities and will accept the rough with the smooth, and defend your corner if you feel it is appropriate. Without upset..

The thing is, I think many photographers who post their work tend to forget that the people critiquing their images are in the main offering subjective opinions in terms of how they alone see the shots in question. These are not cast-in-stone judgements on the merits of that person or their work, but rather individual perspectives on a single 72dpi image. Don't get me wrong, I personally get a lot out of that type of feedback, but what I'm saying is that it isn't by any means a true measure of the piece of work in question. For that reason, people should always be happy to receive negative feedback as they do the praise, because neither are indicative of how good or bad the image really is.

Thanks again