Thanks to all who commented on this shot. I found that with the black ceiling it was almost impossible to completely eliminate shadows, so I decided to work with them. I think that it makes it feel a bit less staged. I've noticed more and more shadows in fashion mag shots. I could erase it quite easily in PhotoShop. Perhaps I'll see how it looks without. Paul
Keith Whaley wrote: > > Is she practicing her "GO hither" look? It's a bit surly, like most > commercial clothing shots with young folks in them today. Everybody > thinks they have to scowl or look aloof or cold or something. > However, putting that aside, it's really a good shot. > I agree with the person mentioning the shadow. Not particularly > distracting, but...it would have been nicer without it. Or, with some erasing... > > Well done! > > keith whaley > > Paul Stenquist wrote: > > > > tom wrote: > > > > [. . .] > > > I always shoot Portra 160VC or NC at 100. I find it very attractive with > > fine grain at those speeds. Here's a shot from last weekend with 160VC > > at 100. > > > > http://www.usefilm.com/showphoto.php?id=164848
