Light/Shadow
in this photo, i chose to show only a part of my model and make his shadow to be the focus. I think the concept is interesting that even somebody's "shadow" is part of him/her. I mean his shadow really shows his personality in an unexpected way. I used a medium aperture in this work and shot in a very different angle.
Part 2 Critique
interpretation: interesting angle, playing around with the shadow and part of the person gives a sense of whole.
Evaluation: the composition and angle are working. If the grass could be removed, then the picture wouldn't be distracted.
Extension: take photos of the person!
Strangers + Fast Shutter speed
In this photo, I tried my best to shoot strangers. Actually they were unexpectedly nice. I took this photo while walking on Grand River. It's my first time to shoot portraits through a glass, i really liked the slightly reflections on the glass window and how it made the two people inside the restaurant blur. The photo is a good experiment for me to experience taking random and casual photos on the streets.
Part2 Critique:
Interpretation: interesting content; look like a picture in food magazine "eat here in Lansing!"
Evaluation: captured the moment; no reflection of the photographer from the window glass
Extension: maybe take photos of the same "stranger" with the same pose in different places
Small Depth of Field + Indoor Light
In this photo, I was trying to show the person by the book she was reading. I mainly focused on her hand and the book since I felt that they could express more about her personality or emotion. I used large aperture in this work in order to create a sense of small depth of field. This really helped place the focus on the book and hand rather than the girl's face. I don't really like to ask people to pose for me, and sometimes it's weird for me to photograph people's face. Therefore, I prefer to shoot just part of people's body as portraits.
Part2 Critique:
Interpretation: look like an ad for the book
Evaluation: nice angle and depth of field. need to re-shoot the photo to make it more clear
Extension: try different angles
Outdoor Light + Large Depth Of Field
In this work, I used a smaller aperture to show more details of the background. It's a busy picture. The graffiti and the guy's shirt really make a chaos. But I liked the simple smile on his face, very natural expression. I added more contrast to his photo to make the photo more eye-catching.
Part2 Critique:
Interpretation: senior portrait, fun, expressive, natural emotion
Evaluation: good contrast
Extension: try different apertures.
Printing Suggestions for all: try glossy and add more blacks/contrasts.
Love the one with the stranger! Hilarious. :)
ReplyDeleteThe bike shadow is really interesting- it makes me search for the portrait, but I still can get a sense of the person. Nice focus on the book one, I like how the face is blurry.
I really like the first one, the composition looks great and i like how you played with the shadow. I also really like the third one the depth of field looks really good.
ReplyDeleteAll of these photos are really nice and have interesting compositions. The last one is my favorite. The guy is positioned on the right and is balanced out by the graffiti on the left.
ReplyDeleteA little more of a stronger contrast in your pictures would help out a little bit. :)
I really like the third shot and the first. The first is a good idea, I was thinking of how to compose a shot with shadows and now I have some ideas. All of these photos work well, good contrast, nice cropping.
ReplyDeletethe image of the stranger and the large depth of field are my favorite. i like the emotion you captured in each of your pictures and the lighting works well in each picture.
ReplyDeleteThe guy in the window is fantastic - I love it when people will try to get the photographer's attention when they see a camera. His lady-friend looks thrilled. All of your images have a nice composition to them, and might I say that Crazy Love is a great book.
ReplyDeleteYou have some great compositions. My favorite is the 3rd image. It is different since the photo is in focus rather than the person. It turned out well!
ReplyDeleteI love the background to the last image as well. I think if the subject had a plain shirt on, it would have put more focus on the detailed background.
the first one is a unique image. that is a keeper, i think. could it use just a tad bit more contrast? the crazy/love one is a good angle. if you reshot it, you might get a sharper image and it would be worth it because of the attention to the book. the fourth one seems like a natural expression. you might try a tiny bit more contrast in the third one.
ReplyDeleteI like them all :) For some reason I like the last one the best, if I need to pick a favorite. It's a busy picture, but seems to me like there's a story that is coming out of it.
ReplyDelete1. I like that you chose to include the actual bike in the frame as opposed to just the shadow…makes it unique
ReplyDelete2. That's a lot of ice cream haha…maybe tone the highlights down a bit…I think that would diffuse the window glare
3. From afar, I like the shot…I just wish the cover wasn't blurred :(
4. :D
I really enjoy the first one, the way you cropped it is very unique and interesting. The small depth of field on is nice as well. The last one has a good feel to it..maybe add a little more contrast? I love the backdrop :)
ReplyDeleteI like all of these! They are all really cool. My favorite is the last one I think. I wonder how it might look if you chose a small depth of field ?
ReplyDeleteI think they are all really good though.
My favorite one is the indoor light with the book. The way the figure is blurred is successful. I wish strangers one was more clear, but I liked how the subjects were willing to pose.
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