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My first serious attempt at taking portrait picturesRelated content
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Wow, thank you for the comment and adding to your 
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G'day, just wanted to let you know that I have featured your artwork in my journal this week. [link]
Eni
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Thank Eni, I have just checked your journal and thank you.
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These are all quite good, considering it's your first attempt at portraiture. I can't add any critiques to what has already been said. It's a promising start.
As for the model, I like how her freckles add a unique personality to her photos. They help to set her apart from all the other portraits out there.
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Hi Steve, thank you for your comments, it is much appreciated. The model (my Daughter) with be pleased with your description of her.
Thanks again.
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The coloring in the photograph is phenomenal!
My only critique would be that because of the position of her head, her eyes seem to be looking in different directions. It's barely noticeable but once you notice, it's a bit distracting.
But I do love this one best! Wonderful!
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Thanks Dale for such kind comments. You noticed the lazy eye, I didn't at first but Michelle pointed it out to me. Because of the pose and colours I wanted to leave it in, she agreed.
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I don't think it's a lazy eye, is it? I think it's just the angle. An optical illusion. Wonderful job though. I have that same trepidation that you had but I have no friend to take me under their wing.
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Not sure, now. That what Michelle keeps telling me. 
I was very fortunate that he was free that evening. I have no studio flash kit myself, as I have always avoided portraits. Now I not to sure and starting to look at Flashlights.
Thanks Dale for your support.
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Thanks Cy for the kind comments. 
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[Critique hat] My suggestion on this and on Portrait 2 - something that you successfully conquered in Portrait 1 - my old bug-bear, space around the object of the image.
In Portrait 1 there is no way around the model's head, and no space around her back, so the eye is not led to believe there is room around her. A good image.
In Portrait 3, however, her head is too close to the top of the frame, and Portrait 2 has not enough space off her right shoulder (left frame). Just tuppance worth from someone who hasn't tried to do portraits!
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Fair comments, Mark. One to keep in mind for the future. I am looking at the others and thinking along the same lines.
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If I remember, they were mostly fine. I do like portrait 1 the best, though. A bit sexy (boy, am I going to get slated for THAT comment!), a bit sophisticated, a different pose to the conventional portraiture with enough room for Michelle to "look" into. There's sufficient mystery and that "what is she looking AT?" dynamic tension. She also looks the most relaxed in this image.
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Well, who am I to argue against that. Your comments are most welcome and I think I can continue with portraits when the occasion arises again.
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I think you can hold your head up high with these portraits (bad pun, I know). You have the basics and a willing model
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Thanks again, Mark for your support.
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What kind of equipment does your fellow deviant possess?
I'm pretty sure this is my favourite of the three, most of all because of her expression and the texture of her skin. Oh, and the reflection on her lips helps too.
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Very simple really. two i-TTL flashlights, two stands and 2 white umbrellas.
To remote flash releases and master release on the hotshoe on the camera.
AS i pointed out you do not require big expensive kut for portraits.
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2.848 lei 2 flashes
172 lei 2 stands
200 lei background
180 lei 2 umbrellas
total = 3400 lei = roughly 1.000 euros = ~722 quid.
Based on Romanian prices. Is it a lot? Is it cheap? I have no idea, but I'd like to have them.
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That's about the same in the UK. May get cheaper on Ebay. Thanks for working the sums out, Dan.
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I could have added in the price of the remote release and such, but I figured those would be minor sums to pay.
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Yes, compare to the main kit. I have yet to sweet talk my wife to even consider looking in the shop. Maybe in the New year I will look into it and weigh up the pros and cons.
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You can check out online stores, if you're "not allowed" to go see them in person.
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Still a bit old-fashion and like to see them in person, then buy on-line.
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I think I'd have to agree with you. It's much better to check them out, first.
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Thanks Dan. It is very easy for us to go to a photographic shop here and browse.
Check out these two sites.
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It's good to know that you've got so many specialist shops. 
All we've got is [link] , and they're a bit untrustworthy sometimes.
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Checked the site and using your conversion rate, it is a bit more expensive where you are.
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You did a wonderful job Normie!! She's very pretty too!
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Thanks Dave. She will be pleased.
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Welcome sir...post more!!
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Thanks Dave. Thought three would be enough to inflict on the world.
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Not nearly!! More more!
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I am contemplating to add one more.
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lol. Don't want to bore you all to death.
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Not much chance of that Norm.. post away!!!
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