Portrait

[msapra85]

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[gsergei]

and the girl is lovely

 

[IainD]

I really like it too. very good work

IainD

 

[msapra85]

Glad you like it
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[msapra85]

Thank you lian
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[Yan Duval]

I like the composition, the model expression and eye contact, the bathing light, the post processing that leave small details to add to realism... Great portrait of a lovely model.

 

[mbloof]

Interesting framing and use of angles. When I opened the thread
the 1st thing that caught my eye was the eyes. Lit but shaded,
the darkness of the circle/line under her left eye IMHO is the
only detraction. I like how we're getting just a peek at the ear
ring. Cute dimples and nice smile driving them.

 

[msapra85]

Thanks yan, glad my effort is liked by those who knows, what a portrait is.
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[msapra85]

Mark you've pointed out specifications that I never thought of like the earing, line under eye. Great observation, appreciate it
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[KodaChrome25]

Very well done. Is this completely natural light?

 

[Kasra A]

Lovely. Good pose, casual and sweet.

The only thing I'd change is the highlights on the right chick and nose. They're a little too bright to my taste and cause distraction. Getting a few inches further from the window can get rid of the highlights, as well as a less contrasty light.
(My own experience: getting the your subjects about 2ft away from the window, while you're sticking your self to the wall/window A) gives a less intense highlights\shadows B) Gives you a better catchlight in the eyes.)

Other than that, It's a very good portrait.

Good luck

 

[msapra85]

Very well done. Is this completely natural light?

Yes, just a window, no other source of light.
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[msapra85]

Thank you Kasra, I'll try your suggestions next time for sure. Window portraits are the one I do try to fet whenever shooting.
I added a bit exposure in pp, but liked this overall look.
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[Antioch]

Fantastic Composition. The model is awesome and pretty.

But you have this with a 85mm at 1/20 sec, thus causing blowing out the highlights and losing detail.

You would have been better off, shooting with 1 stop underexposure, and using fill flash at 1/16 flash exposure.

Best regards.

 

[ngtszhodavid]

if you don't mind for an honest opinion and feedkback....i think it is too tight in terms of framing and highlights seems blowned or lighting too washed out and didn't like it as much as the others and even thought it was a selfie for a moment with a handphone..... I didn't mean to sound impolite but that's my honest feeling.

 

[msapra85]

Fantastic Composition. The model is awesome and pretty.

But you have this with a 85mm at 1/20 sec, thus causing blowing out the highlights and losing detail.

You would have been better off, shooting with 1 stop underexposure, and using fill flash at 1/16 flash exposure.

Best regards.

Didn't understand what you mean by using fill flash at 1/16 flash exposure
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[Antioch]

Fantastic Composition. The model is awesome and pretty.

But you have this with a 85mm at 1/20 sec, thus causing blowing out the highlights and losing detail.

You would have been better off, shooting with 1 stop underexposure, and using fill flash at 1/16 flash exposure.

Best regards.

Didn't understand what you mean by using fill flash at 1/16 flash exposure
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A small tutorial on fill flash. With experience, you will gain even better results using "off the camera flash".

http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/05/20/master-fill-flash-in-4-easy-steps/

Nikon D7100 is a great camera, high iso is no problem. I am not sure if you shot with automatic mode or manual mode for exposure etc. In any case, after you shot the picture, you can see in the review, blown highlights, the
exposure used, iso used, shutter speed used etc. Since the shot was taken in any case at 1/20, you also probably got camera shake as well.

This is what you have:

F5.6 1/20 sec 400 iso Shutter is too low so change to below
F5.6 1/40 sec 800 iso The shutter is still too low
F4.0 1/80 sec 800 iso Increase aperture by one stop, allows double shutter speed, would avoid cameras shake, but this would still result in blown out highlights, same as image you have.

F4.0 1/160 sec 800 iso This would probably be correct exposure.

F4.0 1/250 sec 400 iso Would probably be 1.5 stop under exposure, would throw the background underexposed,
as well as the model. (Take a shot, if too underexposed, raise the iso accordingly or vice versa).

Since you are shooting at F4.0, in order to expose the model at the correct fill flash exposure, depending on the flash used, you will need to calculate the correct the distance to leave your flash for full correct exposure at F4.0. Let's say the correct distance is 10 feet. I would place the flash at 5' which would automatically reduce
flash exposure to 1/2 instead of full. 2.5' would be 1/4 exposure etc.

I would go to 1/16 to delibrately underexpose a bit, and I have this setting gives the best portraits.

This would appear to be time consuming and lengthy. It originally is, but after a few weeks, you will be shooting the correct second shots, after quickly examining the first shot, in less than 5 seconds. I thought I would give this lengthy explanation in the hope that it helps.

Best Regards

 

[msapra85]

if you don't mind for an honest opinion and feedkback....i think it is too tight in terms of framing and highlights seems blowned or lighting too washed out and didn't like it as much as the others and even thought it was a selfie for a moment with a handphone..... I didn't mean to sound impolite but that's my honest feeling.

No I don't mind honest opinion. I uploaded it up here to know everybody's thoughts. Thanks for your also.
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[msapra85]

Fantastic Composition. The model is awesome and pretty.

But you have this with a 85mm at 1/20 sec, thus causing blowing out the highlights and losing detail.

You would have been better off, shooting with 1 stop underexposure, and using fill flash at 1/16 flash exposure.

Best regards.

Didn't understand what you mean by using fill flash at 1/16 flash exposure
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A small tutorial on fill flash. With experience, you will gain even better results using "off the camera flash".

http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/05/20/master-fill-flash-in-4-easy-steps/

Nikon D7100 is a great camera, high iso is no problem. I am not sure if you shot with automatic mode or manual mode for exposure etc. In any case, after you shot the picture, you can see in the review, blown highlights, the
exposure used, iso used, shutter speed used etc. Since the shot was taken in any case at 1/20, you also probably got camera shake as well.

This is what you have:

F5.6 1/20 sec 400 iso Shutter is too low so change to below
F5.6 1/40 sec 800 iso The shutter is still too low
F4.0 1/80 sec 800 iso Increase aperture by one stop, allows double shutter speed, would avoid cameras shake, but this would still result in blown out highlights, same as image you have.

F4.0 1/160 sec 800 iso This would probably be correct exposure.

F4.0 1/250 sec 400 iso Would probably be 1.5 stop under exposure, would throw the background underexposed,
as well as the model. (Take a shot, if too underexposed, raise the iso accordingly or vice versa).

Since you are shooting at F4.0, in order to expose the model at the correct fill flash exposure, depending on the flash used, you will need to calculate the correct the distance to leave your flash for full correct exposure at F4.0. Let's say the correct distance is 10 feet. I would place the flash at 5' which would automatically reduce
flash exposure to 1/2 instead of full. 2.5' would be 1/4 exposure etc.

I would go to 1/16 to delibrately underexpose a bit, and I have this setting gives the best portraits.

This would appear to be time consuming and lengthy. It originally is, but after a few weeks, you will be shooting the correct second shots, after quickly examining the first shot, in less than 5 seconds. I thought I would give this lengthy explanation in the hope that it helps.

Best Regards

Much much appreciate your time to explain all this. Thanks a lot. Unfortunately I have some maths to do now :-(
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[msapra85]

Fantastic Composition. The model is awesome and pretty.

But you have this with a 85mm at 1/20 sec, thus causing blowing out the highlights and losing detail.

You would have been better off, shooting with 1 stop underexposure, and using fill flash at 1/16 flash exposure.

Best regards.

Didn't understand what you mean by using fill flash at 1/16 flash exposure
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A small tutorial on fill flash. With experience, you will gain even better results using "off the camera flash".

http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/05/20/master-fill-flash-in-4-easy-steps/

Nikon D7100 is a great camera, high iso is no problem. I am not sure if you shot with automatic mode or manual mode for exposure etc. In any case, after you shot the picture, you can see in the review, blown highlights, the
exposure used, iso used, shutter speed used etc. Since the shot was taken in any case at 1/20, you also probably got camera shake as well.

This is what you have:

F5.6 1/20 sec 400 iso Shutter is too low so change to below
F5.6 1/40 sec 800 iso The shutter is still too low
F4.0 1/80 sec 800 iso Increase aperture by one stop, allows double shutter speed, would avoid cameras shake, but this would still result in blown out highlights, same as image you have.

F4.0 1/160 sec 800 iso This would probably be correct exposure.

F4.0 1/250 sec 400 iso Would probably be 1.5 stop under exposure, would throw the background underexposed,
as well as the model. (Take a shot, if too underexposed, raise the iso accordingly or vice versa).

Since you are shooting at F4.0, in order to expose the model at the correct fill flash exposure, depending on the flash used, you will need to calculate the correct the distance to leave your flash for full correct exposure at F4.0. Let's say the correct distance is 10 feet. I would place the flash at 5' which would automatically reduce
flash exposure to 1/2 instead of full. 2.5' would be 1/4 exposure etc.

I would go to 1/16 to delibrately underexpose a bit, and I have this setting gives the best portraits.

This would appear to be time consuming and lengthy. It originally is, but after a few weeks, you will be shooting the correct second shots, after quickly examining the first shot, in less than 5 seconds. I thought I would give this lengthy explanation in the hope that it helps.

Best Regards

Much much appreciate your time to explain all this. Thanks a lot. Unfortunately I have some maths to do now :-(
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