#1 macam jolin neh , nice work bro ! only last picture look not so good


u using outer focus point too? i feel my 550D outer focus point something can't get sharp image =(

I'm still a newbie, but here's my 2cents.

#1 - Background is burned too much(fake vignette) that it looks unnatural. The balloons and people in the background is distracting. Subject composition wise is pretty ok.
#2 - Face a lil bit underexposed. A slight dodge would be good. Also the bokeh are really distracting. Must be Canon 50mm f/1.8. Otherwise, it's a nice shot.
#3 - Hmmm, composition wise.... a bit weird. Could be the fact that you cut off below her knee. Also more contrast would be nice.
#4 - I personally feel for this kinda shot, the subject is too small. Would prefer something like your shot #6
#5 - Other than some points mentioned above, I feel you shouldn't use this angle to capture this kinda expression.
#6 - Other than subject expression/pose which kinda feels unnatural, this is a nice shot IMO.
#7- Needs more Contrast and exposure editing(dodge/Burn). Somehow I don't feel enough emphasis on the face.
#8 - same as #7, but a lot more dull.

Improvement on composition and post processing can make your photos look even more awesome.
There's no real need for a reflector yet. There are people using 5 reflectors and still produce horrible photos.
Also....
I know everyone says how lens doesn't matter and bokeh is all gimicky(which is true in a sense).
However, distracting bokeh can definitely cause a good picture to fall.
It's easier to not really bother too much about your background and just have them weave into a seamless blob then have them glowing like xmas lights.

This post has been edited by LegendLee: Dec 12 2011, 10:06 PM

Backgrounds on most of the pictures are not blur enough for me
Also a underexposed picture does not necessarily mean a bad picture
underexposure just gives it a nice dark tone

This post has been edited by XpzV15: Dec 12 2011, 10:21 PM

Bo jio

May I know what you mean outer focus point? Sorry still newbie.

I really appreciate you commented on every single details about the shoot. It gives me a rough idea how I am gonna shoot next week. The bokeh balls not nice mehh? hahah For shot #5 towards the right instead of in front to shoot this kinda expression?

p;s/ do you think I need to calibrate my monitor already? cus looking from the desktop and laptop two huge difference color.

This post has been edited by ClericKilla: Dec 12 2011, 10:55 PM

Bokeh balls are situational.
Sometimes it can look really nice(esp night scenes), however sometimes it can be distracting.
Eg: #3 people in the background become some distracting distinct blobs

As for expression wise, there's no right or wrong as it depends on location/perspective/model lolz.
Just keep trying different expression and eventually you'll find those that will fit.

As for calibration, I face the same thing too.
But I just edit my photos on the "most correct" platform.
We often blame our monitors for not being calibrated, but honestly it doesn't matter that much unless you're printing it out.
90% of monitors out there are not calibrated anyway. So even if yours is calibrated, 90% of the people viewing your photos aren't viewing it right.

there is 9 Focus point right?? except the middle , the other 8 is outer point hehe

Oh I use the middle one only. Is it good or bad?

mean u re-compose everytime? because i found my pic normally re-compose also not that sharp and out of focus , using 550D outer focus point some picture sharp and some oof , headache , if got money wan hunt for better focusing body hehe

Yeah, I picked the middle one then I recompose, I do agree with your points, not that sharp compare to outer focus point focusing cus you are moving it.. but shouldn't' be a problem. < We need LegendLee to come comment on this one!

#1 (Y)

I vote for #1 and #2.

Is a same girl or two different girls?