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- Thread starter Philnz
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Me too, we are in the right place! I generally do not like composition which cuts off part of the subject, but for some reason this works on this shot. I think because it is still balanced. I like the angle, my only suggestion would be to have used some fill flash to eliminate her face being in a slight shadow.
Thank you for your comment. I cropped this photo be course she had no top on and I did not want to put the whole photo on the web.
Ruidoso Bill
Senior Member
Lovely Shot! What a cutie she is. I agree with Rick, especially if you can adjust your flash just a small amount of flash maybe at 1/4 or 1/8 output would have eliminated the shadows. One other item (hate to be a nag) but the critique rules requires your photo exif data so we can see everything about your exposure. You can download a free exif viewer from Opanda.
Thank you for your feedback. I have downloaded Opanda. So can you now see the exif now? I had forgotten that I had used my Sony for this shot, hope that is not a problem. I would like to make a comment or too of my own. It was a candid shot taken at a family party so not time to play with settings. Re the slight shadow on face, is this not what you would expect with someone wearing a hat? I look forward to your reply. Thanks Phillip
From a "critique" perspective, in my opinion fill flash would have highlighted her face more. The shadow is certainly natural and if that was your objective than you have accomplished it.
ohkphoto
Snow White
I love this portrait. Excellent composition and a beautiful child. The other alternative to a fill flash is a reflector directed toward the shadowy part of her face to redirect some of the light. Unless you're using TTL/BL and controlling the flash EV, it's really easy to overexpose a shot like this and get blown out areas that you can't recover.
Your portraits are getting better each time you post.
Your portraits are getting better each time you post.