Hello Vahitiere,
Congratulations on completing the course and thanks for sharing your final project with the community.
This portrait session has a wonderfully moody and dramatic vibe, and I really appreciate how you experimented with different colored lights to express your creativity. The lighting adds a unique atmosphere, and the colors contribute to the overall mood, which I think is a great strength of the series.
However, one issue that stands out is that the images are quite dark. While the moody effect works well in some shots, it sometimes makes the details harder to see, and in a few instances, the image feels overly underexposed. I’d suggest being more mindful of your exposure settings. Perhaps try increasing the ISO slightly or adjusting the aperture to allow more light in, especially if you’re working in low-light conditions. You might also experiment with reflectors or additional lighting sources to fill in some of the shadows, which will help balance the overall tone.
The more significant issue here is the soft focus, which affects the impact of the portraits. In several shots, the subject is not entirely sharp, which makes it harder for the viewer to engage with the image. When shooting portraits, it’s crucial to ensure that the eyes are in focus, as they are the key to a compelling portrait. To improve focus, make sure you’re using an appropriate aperture for the situation—if you're shooting in low light, you might want to open up your aperture to let in more light and achieve a sharp result. Also, consider using single-point autofocus on your camera, and manually select the point where you want the focus to land, especially when photographing a person’s face. If possible, you could also try a tripod or stabilizing your camera to avoid any accidental shake.
These adjustments will help ensure that your already-strong creative vision comes through more clearly, and the portraits will become even more striking. Keep pushing your boundaries, as you're clearly on a very exciting path!
Thanks again for sharing your project.
Best of luck,
Giulia
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Insegnante PlusHello Vahitiere,
Congratulations on completing the course and thanks for sharing your final project with the community.
This portrait session has a wonderfully moody and dramatic vibe, and I really appreciate how you experimented with different colored lights to express your creativity. The lighting adds a unique atmosphere, and the colors contribute to the overall mood, which I think is a great strength of the series.
However, one issue that stands out is that the images are quite dark. While the moody effect works well in some shots, it sometimes makes the details harder to see, and in a few instances, the image feels overly underexposed. I’d suggest being more mindful of your exposure settings. Perhaps try increasing the ISO slightly or adjusting the aperture to allow more light in, especially if you’re working in low-light conditions. You might also experiment with reflectors or additional lighting sources to fill in some of the shadows, which will help balance the overall tone.
The more significant issue here is the soft focus, which affects the impact of the portraits. In several shots, the subject is not entirely sharp, which makes it harder for the viewer to engage with the image. When shooting portraits, it’s crucial to ensure that the eyes are in focus, as they are the key to a compelling portrait. To improve focus, make sure you’re using an appropriate aperture for the situation—if you're shooting in low light, you might want to open up your aperture to let in more light and achieve a sharp result. Also, consider using single-point autofocus on your camera, and manually select the point where you want the focus to land, especially when photographing a person’s face. If possible, you could also try a tripod or stabilizing your camera to avoid any accidental shake.
These adjustments will help ensure that your already-strong creative vision comes through more clearly, and the portraits will become even more striking. Keep pushing your boundaries, as you're clearly on a very exciting path!
Thanks again for sharing your project.
Best of luck,
Giulia
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