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Vidau said:
vinnylo said:
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Very good headshot, are you using Image ratio 5:4?
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thx vidau! no this is 4:3.

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I like the intensity of his gaze. My one critique would be that I feel the text is too close to his face.
 
Damn, this is really good. I just wish you wouldn't clip the top of the head like that. It doesn't make sense to me in a head and shoulders shot, and it makes the photograph less usable in different media.

tedolph
 
tedolf said:
Damn, this is really good. I just wish you wouldn't clip the top of the head like that. It doesn't make sense to me in a head and shoulders shot, and it makes the photograph less usable in different media.
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It makes it perfectly usable in different media. Has anyone explained to you it is OK to do what he did?

And if it bothers you, I hope this (from a good site) tortures you. :)

http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/headshot-photography/

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Sports Dad said:
tedolf said:
Damn, this is really good. I just wish you wouldn't clip the top of the head like that. It doesn't make sense to me in a head and shoulders shot, and it makes the photograph less usable in different media.
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It makes it perfectly usable in different media. Has anyone explained to you it is OK to do what he did?
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I just read 2 different opinions on this thread on cutting off the top of the head. I don't shoot head shots for any media but am curious as to why it is acceptable?

I am not asking this to be contentious but rather as a learning point.

I do like the OP's headshot.
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And if it bothers you, I hope this (from a good site) tortures you. :)

http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/headshot-photography/

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Composition, impact, camera format, composition, impact and composition... there you have it. Those are the golden rules for portrait photography.
 
Great photo Vinny! I still think all actors headshots should look as if person is approachable and friendly, unless of course they just want a career as gangster thug types. If the guys expression was just a little softer it would be a winner.
 
bernieraffe said:
ourmanflint said:
Composition, impact, camera format, composition, impact and composition... there you have it. Those are the golden rules for portrait photography.
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All of that, plus it helps to place the subject's eyes on a third.
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Exactly! Thats part of the composition trio, thirds golden arc etc. plus eyes should always be above halfway point to look properly balanced I feel.
 
thx all for taking the time to look! Myself as a Photographer in 2016, I do not feel the need to stick with the basic rules of photography. I am learning everyday and trying to offer something newer and effective... and most of all, i want my photos to stand out from the rest, becasue i want my clients to standout with their headshot. i always clip off the top of the head slightly, i like more of a tighter cropped look than anything. I believe this creates more of a focus and attention to the client, or the person in the photo.
 
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