KM-25
Well-known
Disclaimer, the following is some constructive critique that I feel photo enthusiast forums are often sorely lacking:
A 4x5 would be tough as heck in 5 minutes ( not familiar with the Razzle, I use a Chamonix ), a 120 or 35mm SLR would have allowed a much more dynamic composition in that time frame I suspect.
The angle is nice on her facial pose in terms of light, but the dead-center aspect of a very environmental shot kind of makes the non-narrative background too distracting for me, especially with the car window on the lower right creating a distraction and the upper left being more neutral. I do a lot of high profile people photos and 5 minutes is not uncommon, I have learned to nail it in less than two. A couple weeks ago I had less than a minute to work with Moby before he lead a talk, he was outside in a courtyard with great light having some tea. I skipped even my Hasselblad and went right for a Nikon F100 and AF 50 1.4.
Also, a tip for photographing women, especially if they are wearing a puffy or similar coat. Have the subject point a shoulder more towards you, as to avoid the "NFL Defensive Tackle" girth we are seeing here. Not only does that present a more feminine pose, it will often present more pleasing neck lines in older women if not too strained.
A 4x5 would be tough as heck in 5 minutes ( not familiar with the Razzle, I use a Chamonix ), a 120 or 35mm SLR would have allowed a much more dynamic composition in that time frame I suspect.
The angle is nice on her facial pose in terms of light, but the dead-center aspect of a very environmental shot kind of makes the non-narrative background too distracting for me, especially with the car window on the lower right creating a distraction and the upper left being more neutral. I do a lot of high profile people photos and 5 minutes is not uncommon, I have learned to nail it in less than two. A couple weeks ago I had less than a minute to work with Moby before he lead a talk, he was outside in a courtyard with great light having some tea. I skipped even my Hasselblad and went right for a Nikon F100 and AF 50 1.4.
Also, a tip for photographing women, especially if they are wearing a puffy or similar coat. Have the subject point a shoulder more towards you, as to avoid the "NFL Defensive Tackle" girth we are seeing here. Not only does that present a more feminine pose, it will often present more pleasing neck lines in older women if not too strained.
mfogiel
Veteran
Very good portrait. You might want to work a bit more on the crop and tones, but the essential thing is there - the person.
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Yep was handheld
mich rassena
Well-known
Any chance you could post that photo?