PH323: W5A2: Feedback

Hi Angela,
 
Below you will find my feedback for your W5A2 in the form of “individual written and visual feedback”; details from the rubric are discussed in the video.  Information regarding your Peer Critiques will be listed within the Grade book. 
RE: Submitted two marketable portraits of a subject in one location that has two different lighting, angle, or emotional connotations that:
  • Have correct exposure and demonstrate technical knowledge of camera and lighting control.
  • Exhibit creativity with angles and composition (moving camera and subject frequently to explore the angles).
  • Show attention to composition and design elements.
  • Follow instructions and requirements for assignment.
Light Ratio: I think your images show a good start towards creating a 2:1 light ratio! In some of your images, we're seeing more of a 1:1 (even light on both sides of the model). To adjust this, you may want to pull the key light slightly further away from your model. 

Exposure: I would encourage you to allow your images to be a little brighter. Be sure to bracket your shots moving forward.

Hair-light: I was glad to see that your hair-light with a snoot on the face of it; great choice!  I think if you bring the hair-light in a bit closer, you would see more evidence of the light around the back of her head. What are your thoughts? I made a few notes on your contact sheet with details.
Light Separation: I was glad to see that you to positioned your model at least 6 feet in front of the backdrop to further push a sense of light separation.   Another method of doing so is to work with a back-light. What are your thoughts on this second option? 

Contact Sheet: I’ve re-attached your contact sheet and pointed out a few suggested top images for your portfolio.  I chose these images because they showed emphasis is on beauty photography and had a strong use of color and props.  
 
RE: Provided a 250-word production document that depicts the proposed photographic process and lighting solution
Your description was well written and met the 250-word mark.  You wrote well about your photographic process and lighting solutions for this shoot.

Moving forward: I would encourage you to think about on your "target market"; how these images fit into the sub-genre of photography and what type of person you're hoping to "sell" your work to. This will help you plan for advertising - knowing your target market and knowing where to advertise.

Please feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions and/or concerns.  
-Prof. F