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03/02/2006 10:05:47 AM |
I don't think this is a bad picture. I gave it a 5 and perhaps that was even unfair. I hit this close to the end and was starting to get voter fatigue with the posed portrait (which was 80% of the fashion challenge).
DPC may have a small backlash against "cute kids"; especially posed ones. I'm not sure. I use my kids and they have done well, but usually they are merely playing a part of a bigger scene rather than being the entire subject.
Your light is nice, I think. Fashion can definitely be high key and soft, which is what you have achieved. I've left plenty of comments on people's pictures about ironing sheets used for backgrounds. It's a pain, but those wrinkles detract. I doubt that was a big reason for your score here though as it is only noticeable in her shadow.
Really, I'm a bit puzzled by the score (even mine). On second view I'd give this a 6 which represents a solid picture in my view. Perhaps your cutie just couldn't compete with the 22-year-old vixens presented. But that may be a good thing... |
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03/02/2006 04:40:53 AM |
Greetings from the critique club.
Firstly, let me say, what an adorable little girl. She's really photogenic. That said -- I think you could have improved this shot dramatically with a few adjustments. 1 - Preparation - The wrinkles in your bg fabric are a huge distraction. I know ironing is a pain, but can make the difference between sloppy and professional in your shots. 2 - Pose - the pose shown here looks very uncomfortable to the viewer, one foot is turned inward, other is off the ground as if she's about to run away, the right arm looks natural and casual, but the left looks busy and distracted and yes, you should have asked her to put the lens cap down. 3 - Lighting - Its a bit over-bright and washes out her skintone in places. Did you add a white gradient??
In summary, the key to getting nice / pro looking portraits is preparation and patience. To my eye, this shot seems rushed and with little attention to detail, which hurts your overall score.
These comments are meant to be helpful and I hope they are taken that way.
Good luck,
Cindi |
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02/27/2006 11:44:47 AM |
| Now there's a model. Good luck on this... |
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02/27/2006 07:31:55 AM |
| Looks like one of those pictures from a studio in the mall. |
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02/27/2006 02:01:52 AM |
| I really like this. A more contrasting background might make her even more striking. |
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02/25/2006 01:37:25 PM |
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02/24/2006 06:36:32 PM |
| Sweet capture. Love the simplicity...and the barrette. The feet make it!! 6 |
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02/24/2006 04:35:29 PM |
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02/24/2006 04:32:11 PM |
| What a cutie!! But, it's a bit too bright for me. |
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02/23/2006 10:22:07 PM |
| Composition: 6 - Technical: 5 - Creativity: 6 - Appeal: 6 - Challenge: 5 - Overall Score: 6 - (weighted - NOT a calculated average) |
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02/23/2006 05:13:07 PM |
| Cute girl. My least favorite part of your image is the wrinkled background. My favorite parts are her sweet smile and the way her feet are pointed. |
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02/23/2006 02:27:12 PM |
| cute :) just if that hair clip had been blue not red.. stil 7 |
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02/23/2006 01:21:06 AM |
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02/22/2006 05:55:57 PM |
| Very cute young lady! Good lighting used. The wrinkles in the dress detract a bit from the "fashion" aspect. |
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02/22/2006 12:05:27 PM |
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02/22/2006 06:51:43 AM |
| This is a very cute, very harshly lit picture. I think a little softer light would be much more flattering to her. |
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02/21/2006 11:56:03 PM |
| Very cute. The wrinkles in the dress and fabric in the background really give this photo personality. |
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02/21/2006 08:28:35 PM |
| Cute munchkin, good use of light. |
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