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kier0kier · Joined: 26 Jun 2012 Posts: 3

So I am thinking about using this for my initial 10. Would this pass? Critique is always appreciated! Thanks.

hhltdave5 · Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 6:42 am

We need to see a 100% crop to check for focus on the model's face in the mirror. I would say however that it has lighting problems. That face is a bit under exposed probably due to light fall off.

I would also say that the OOF area due to the depth of field is a bit large in relation to the model's face. A reviewer may find that a bit too distracting and take the eye off the model herself.

Probably shot at a wedding or fashion show?

ruxpriencdiam · Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 7:16 am

It could be cropped but you still have to deal with lighting.

digigandalf · Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 5452 Location: Twinsburg, OH

A couple of other ways to crop. With the lighting issues already mentioned, these are simply ideas to think about when shooting again.

kellythorson · Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Posts: 743 Location: Canada

Seems like a risky concept for the initial submission. There is too much room for the reviewer's preferences. One might judge it to be too much out of focus in the front while another might like it.

rinder99 · Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 9:02 am

Agree with kelly.

pharm · Joined: 09 Jul 2006 Posts: 9422 Location: Never quite sure

It would also be better if the model's face were brighter than the back of her head.

rinder99 · Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 10:29 am

This just doesn't work on many levels.

jeffbanke · Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 1:08 pm

Just one of those levels is the thing edge or frame of the mirror) growing out of her head, which could be avoided by taking the shot from the left side of the model.

mikenorton · Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:13 am

I like your original composition but the human eye will see the brightest part of the picture first. So next time try this: make sure there is more light on the models face than her back, make sure the model and stylist are wearing dark clothes (not an open back dresses) and that neither is not a blonde.