ok lastest attempt at portraits, 40's style?

[redline]

well my teacher says i need to improve on my portraits. since school was closed i decided to buy a few thing to makeup a poor-mans' studio at home.

[Greolt]

Redline for what it's worth I like the first one. Kind of thoughtful pose.

The other one I find the reflection on her glasses and lighting on the back of
her hand takes away from it a bit. Full size may be a better view though.

Greolt

[genji]

Thai

the 1st photo looks great, very traditonal head shot.

the 2nd, not being able to see her eyes is distracting. also her left hand...what is she doing with it?? although like the high-lights on her hair.

look like a good setup u got.

[yeocsa]

Hi Redline,

1st one is better. Reflection should be avoid in the glasses in the 2nd picture.

In portraits, the mood sets the stage. Eye contact is one of the key elements. The model's eyes must be able to communicate the right message consistent with the mood.

The highlight on the hair needs to be stronger. In Photoshop, increase the constrast or saturation.

regards,

Arthur

[redline]

Thai

the 1st photo looks great, very traditonal head shot.

the 2nd, not being able to see her eyes is distracting. also her left hand...what is she doing with it?? although like the high-lights on her hair.

look like a good setup u got.

she actually holding the white board with her left hand hence it wasn't included in the pic
hehe i spend just under 80$ for this setup:
brought two halogen lights( one fail to work )
a piece of black clothe,
two a clips and some white cardboard.

[yeocsa]

Well done for a make shift home studio. Where did you buy those stuff?

regards,

Arthur

[redline]

try your local bunnings Arthur or home depot for the US folks.
they had a sale on those halo lights 28$(500w x2) they also came with spare bulbs. then super cheap auto had some simliar for 19.99$.