New Photographer - Please Like & Critique

8 years 6 months ago #457453 by chadwfryer
Hello Everyone,

I've only been taking photography for a little less than a year now.  What was supposed to be a hobby is quickly turning in to a passion and creative outlet.  I've attached a recent photo I captured of my father and brother.


I've created a website, instagram and Facebook account.  It would be awesome if you checked them out and let me know what you thought.  Also feel free to send me your links and I will do the same! :) Look forward to your feedback!!

www.cwfphotography.com

www.facebook.com/1508167249503314
instagram.com/cwf_photography/
www.pinterest.com/cwfphotography/


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8 years 6 months ago #457578 by KCook
#1 is outstanding.

#2 needs the lighting to be completely different, that would be a delete candidate for me.

Kelly

Canon 50D, Olympus PL2
kellycook.zenfolio.com/

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8 years 6 months ago #457616 by garyrhook
For me the dark shadows are too deep in #1, and there could be a bit more brightness in the lighter areas. I'm not finding the breadth of tones to be satisfying, and the lack of detail in the shadows (especially his left eye) is disappointing. Or maybe it's just the small version shown here.

As for #2, it's just flat. Looks like on-camera flash, perhaps? I would've binned it, too.


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8 years 6 months ago #457668 by goodoldroute15
Welcome! I like the expression in the top image. The look of the image is dramatic because of the contrast...maybe almost too much but it does work well. Nice shot! The second just lacks some dynamic feature...as was stated before, somewhat flat.


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8 years 4 months ago #465134 by Simon Says
Terrific shots well composed. Thanks for sharing.


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6 years 3 months ago #558978 by Aaron Rogers
+1 for the First shot but the shadows are a bit too deep for me... 


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6 years 3 months ago #559730 by Kyle Johnson
:agree:  with Aaron. 


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6 years 3 months ago #559991 by Stephen Graham
Well done. I like the strong featured in this shot 


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