[fautox1977]

Umm, the pattern of light is a constant. It is made up of both waves and particles which do not vary. In addition, color does not react to light – color is merely a perceptual concept used to describe in uniform, standard nomenclature which wavelengths of light are reflected off an object.

Of course it is a constant. That is why you never need to adjust ISO, Shutter or Aperture. Anyway, I was talking about basic patterns or “direction” of light (i.e. Rembrandt, Butterfly, Short etc. I am sure you’ve heard it before)

Now about color. Try hitting a red apple with green light and see what comes of it.

[fautox1977]

For what is worth I think she earned the “Likes”

Although you might not like the editing and the addition of those hearts, the photo is not technically bad. I see correct skin tones and good exposure although it is a flat image.

Maybe this was a request as I do not see other similar photos in the 1000 or so photos in her profile. I do not know this person and I live in a different continent, therefore I have no interest in standing up for her. I do think that you are a bit unfair to her, especially compared to your FB page. She is obviously at a higher level.

[fautox1977]

Here ya go:

https://www.facebook.com/pictureperfectphotographybysandia/photos/a.397218560365592.95842.168045443282906/621424124611700/?type=1&theater

Looking through this one’s photos, there are a lot of newborn shots and a few portraits I like. There are definitely some bad ones, though. It just throws me when she puts weird clip art in her images.

 

Do you honestly believe that this portfolio says “fautog”?

I think you should be more careful with the photographers you choose to put on this discussion. OK. So there might be a couple of photos you do not like, that does not make this person a bad photographer. Browsing through the portfolio I can definitely see progression and above average photography.

[fautox1977]

She already has 3 months of experience! She’s good to go.

Why don’t you start by directing her to this site. Tell her that it is not the camera, but the person behind the camera that takes the photos. That person needs to have knowledge about composition, light patterns, exposure, color reaction to light, posing, use of camera equipment, use of camera settings, post processing etc. This might look as a long list but it is only the basics you need to know in order to charge people for photography.

It is better to explain to her that people have eyes and can distinguish bad photos. If she is to get a bad reputation early on for showcasing bad photos, it is much harder to recover and will probably end up here with the rest of the atrocities in the main YANAP page.

[fautox1977]

Really? Thanks man…

I went back 14 months to gather all these photos I didn’t delete from lightroom. Maybe I should have desaturated everything but reds or put a wooden frame on them. That would have earned me the KING spot.

[fautox1977]

He looks like one of those that was a hit when film was booming but just can’t find his way in the digital world.

Film or Digital, that is just bad photography. Full Auto Mode with straight flash and inability to focus correctly. On top of that you have really bad post processing. I have a niece that is 10 and can compose better photos. I even take her with me as a second shooter (for fun…) and use a couple of her photos in the albums.

[fautox1977]

First I tried using the Gary Fong (which is supposed to “spread the light”) and that didn’t work

That is the most expensive piece of Tupperware in the market 🙂

I used it on several occasions but I cannot say I was completely happy with the results.

[fautox1977]

Ah, double flash power and drop iso by one step was my suggestion. The half power flash setting is helpful because of shorter recycle times and higher iso won’t matter in the test shots.

Are you telling him/her to use direct flash in full power, or even half? Does that work for your shots?

[fautox1977]

Basically I can see 9 photos in your portfolio. Most of them follow the rules of composition, which means that you do have knowledge of the subject. What you need to improve IMHO is the way you see the light. Shadows are not your enemy. They will give depth and drama to your photos, like the bouquet photo and the one with the girl on the bridge. The rest although good photos lack that extra impact.

From what I see, I would not classify you as a Fautox! (Look up: “Monte Zuckers Portrait Photography Handbook“. He was one the best and an inspiration to many of us)

Hope this helps.

[fautox1977]

If you do not want the flash to show in your photos, you either get it off camera or bounce it off a wall. Check the room and see how tall is the ceiling then direct your flash upwards (A-mode – TTL +0.7). I would suggest a tripod or at least a speed of 1/125. The minimum f stop should be 5.6 for group shots. Apertures of f8 or f11 will need much more flash power and will completely darken backgrounds at indoor shots.

Sometimes I shoot indoor groups at f4, 1/125, ISO 800+ and I get everyone in focus due to my distance from them. Also the whole photo looks well exposed. The first thing you need to do is understand how camera and flash works. P for “Professional” is not the way to go on most situations especially for indoor portraiture.

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