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Jenna · Mar 9, 2012, 7:49 PM

My daughter's been my model as of late, so I can increase size of my porfolio.. here's a shot we took at a nearby park.

sdromel · Mar 10, 2012, 3:41 PM

A pretty girl, but in terms of photo, the PIX is quite over exposed. So much so that even an attempt in photoshop did not come out sufficiently improved enough to post.

You will need to look closer at F-stop (for dof), EV and shutter speed. In general, in bright sun, I have found it better to error a bit on underexposure than over exposure as once highlights are blown out then they are not recoverable.

Jenna · Mar 10, 2012, 9:16 PM

thanks!

Electrolyte · Apr 7, 2012, 8:16 PM

I thought the over-exposition were intentional...

SIMON40 · Apr 8, 2012, 4:09 PM

Hi Jenna- as already mentioned- quite a bit of over-exposure,with all the detail/texture of her coat and her face blown out. It also seems a little soft- as if slightly off focus- though maybe down to compression of download..?
I actually like the angle you used here- and the smile sure is a winner.
Maybe experiment a little with your daughter leaning on the post- with just her left arm,then maybe both... see what works..

wave01 · Apr 9, 2012, 6:05 AM

hi I think i can see what you are trying to do, you want blurred background and daughter in focus. unfortunately theres no exif so i cant see your settings. if you open up a lens it lets more light in so you need a quicker shutter speed. i would think that you have metered this wrongly and the camera is trying to balance it out. can you post your settings

Hawgwild · Jul 24, 2012, 8:45 PM

Jenna, I know this is an old post, but I haven't been around for a while. I think my "fix" failed, but as was already said, the pic was unfortunately over-exposed. This is but a quick attempt to see if I could do anything. Sorry!

Calicajun · Aug 1, 2012, 8:23 AM

The edited picture looks much better than the first one.

Scoot · Jan 7, 2013, 6:39 PM

I think the edited pic looks unnatural - sort of strained.

Although a little overexposed, the first one looks fine to me.

All a matter of opinion anyway

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simple · Jan 13, 2013, 12:23 PM

LR4 is your friend .. quick auto tone

not perfect but a simple 1 click job

love the bokeh jenna

Mar 9, 2012, 7:49 PM	#1
Jenna Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 114	My little model My daughter's been my model as of late, so I can increase size of my porfolio.. here's a shot we took at a nearby park. Attached Images __________________ Canon Rebel t1i 18-55mm & 55-250mm lense

Mar 10, 2012, 9:16 PM	#3
Jenna Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 114	thanks! __________________ Canon Rebel t1i 18-55mm & 55-250mm lense

Jul 24, 2012, 8:45 PM	#7
Hawgwild Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 3,586	Jenna, I know this is an old post, but I haven't been around for a while. I think my "fix" failed, but as was already said, the pic was unfortunately over-exposed. This is but a quick attempt to see if I could do anything. Sorry! Attached Images __________________ Always use tasteful words - you may have to eat them. You cannot find knowledge by rearranging your ignorance. My Flickr -Robert-

Aug 1, 2012, 8:23 AM	#8
Calicajun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Quartz Hill, CA Posts: 3,455	The edited picture looks much better than the first one. __________________ Comments always welcome.

Jan 7, 2013, 6:39 PM	#9
Scoot Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 86	I think the edited pic looks unnatural - sort of strained. Although a little overexposed, the first one looks fine to me. All a matter of opinion anyway . Last edited by Scoot; Jan 7, 2013 at 6:40 PM. Reason: Typo

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Mar 10, 2012, 3:41 PM	#2
sdromel Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 529	A pretty girl, but in terms of photo, the PIX is quite over exposed. So much so that even an attempt in photoshop did not come out sufficiently improved enough to post. You will need to look closer at F-stop (for dof), EV and shutter speed. In general, in bright sun, I have found it better to error a bit on underexposure than over exposure as once highlights are blown out then they are not recoverable.

Apr 7, 2012, 8:16 PM	#4
Electrolyte Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 113	I thought the over-exposition were intentional...

Apr 8, 2012, 4:09 PM	#5
SIMON40 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bangor,North Wales Posts: 3,762	Hi Jenna- as already mentioned- quite a bit of over-exposure,with all the detail/texture of her coat and her face blown out. It also seems a little soft- as if slightly off focus- though maybe down to compression of download..? I actually like the angle you used here- and the smile sure is a winner. Maybe experiment a little with your daughter leaning on the post- with just her left arm,then maybe both... see what works..

Apr 9, 2012, 6:05 AM	#6
wave01 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North West England Posts: 1,750	hi I think i can see what you are trying to do, you want blurred background and daughter in focus. unfortunately theres no exif so i cant see your settings. if you open up a lens it lets more light in so you need a quicker shutter speed. i would think that you have metered this wrongly and the camera is trying to balance it out. can you post your settings

Jan 13, 2013, 12:23 PM	#10
simple Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 2,193	LR4 is your friend .. quick auto tone not perfect but a simple 1 click job love the bokeh jenna __________________ Nikon D600 / Nikon 50 1.8 G / Nikon 85 1.8 G Always wanting more! MY FLICKR Last edited by simple; Jan 13, 2013 at 12:26 PM.

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