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Dina Marie
{K:-1410} 3/10/2005
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This is beautiful Darren....
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Sara Cosby
{K:2704} 1/30/2005
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you know what now that i look at it again... looks like a 2:1 ratio on the girl's face, maybe a 3:1 would have been softer? ...just b/c her skin is so pure as a child.
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Sara Cosby
{K:2704} 1/30/2005
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Daren, I'm in an apprenticeship now and am LOVING what studio lighting is teaching me about natural lighting (although natural light purists would disagree with me). ;)
I agree Louise that it would have provided some more separation in the mom's hair and background, but I prefer the more natural light illusion. Although I do agree that there is a flatness in the girl's face. Do you remember what distance and angle the umbrella was to her? What f-stop and shutter speed was your camera set at and what were your umbrella lights readings?
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Nando Mondino
{K:14261} 1/29/2005
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Wonderful portrait, my cps!
Regards,Nando.
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 1/18/2005
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hello..
outstanding mode and pose.. so lovely!nice one
roby
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A K
{K:8499} 1/18/2005
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I think the lighting is good, but that the tones are a little flat. Imho, the whites need a bit more of a contrast boost to really bring this to life. I don't use studio lighting (natural only) so can't comment on whether you need a hair or not *properly*, but I do think it looks lovely as is.
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Melanie Reynolds
{K:9096} 1/8/2005
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Beautiful portrait! I think the lighting is great, and I love the expression on the little girl's face! Nice work!
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Robert Lloyd
{K:9943} 1/2/2005
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lovely pic of motherly love
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Michele Berti
{K:14921} 12/30/2004
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Beautiful and intimate portrait. Frame it and put over the desk, this is beautiful.
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Trish McCoy
{K:15897} 12/30/2004
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very delicate and sweet. I personaly thing this is gorgeousa and perfect just like it is. very natural. 7++++++
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Darren Arena
{K:2999} 12/30/2004
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Hi Louise, and thx for your comment. I used a single 65" umbrella with a 500w light, eye level to the left. In fact, you can barely see the umbrella in their eyes if you look close enough. So far, I am having alot of fun with my set of lights, and have learned alot about man made lighting. I would eventually like to invest in a softbox, but for now I have 2 umbrellas, and a boom light. Thanks again for your interest!
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Louise Vessey
{K:13862} 12/30/2004
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I do like the lighting. Looks nice and natural. Although a hairlight would help separate her hair from the background, it would kill the 'natural' feeling of what you have. Expressions and pose are lovely. I wouldn't call this even lighting as there is a nice modelling effect shaping the faces nicely. What was the lighting? Soft box/ reflector?
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Howie Mudge
{K:27933} 12/30/2004
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Nice simple portrait and works well IMHO. Nice even lighting and no shadows. If your going to use this background I would suggest a hair light but other than that it looks good.
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mustafa sky
{K:200} 12/30/2004
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Excellent
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