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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Robert Mitchell" data-source="post: 97512" data-attributes="member: 11282">Hi Rick,I see what you're saying but the discussion about backgrounds was directly related to dated, patterned and distracting backgrounds. I realize that 'distracting' is subjective but I don't find anything distracting in these backgrounds. They are a natural and beautiful environment that I feel is complementary. You may disagree, of course.For more traditional studio portraiture I believe the focus is always on the subject and if there is going to be a background, it should be simple and not distracting. Again, distraction will always be subjective.Camera position and angle are quite intentional and are shot in a very 'fashion' way, letting perspective give the model a taller, more powerful appearance. This is very common in fashion and glamour. Image #2 was actually a "what the hell" shot, figuring that while we were set up and had nice light, I stood on top of one the portable batteries and zoomed in to grab a shot. I like the shot a lot but #1 and #3 and really what the shoot was all about.Sorry to disappoint. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />If we wanted a softer, more feminine feel the modifiers would have been swapped out for others, the lights would have been much closer to the subject and the aperture would have been at least one stop larger.I do find it interesting to hear the photographer's perspective on things like this, as it helps me to better understand the psychology of the viewer. I don't always agree but I respect and appreciate the feedback.</blockquote>

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