Aretha Powe , Feb 09, 2012; 11:43 a.m.
Please provide a critque of the following images:
Aretha Powe , Feb 09, 2012; 11:55 a.m.
Peter Zack , Feb 09, 2012; 04:35 p.m.
It's a bit hard to tell at this size but I'll offer a couple of comments. Critique can be a bit harsh and I'm offering these to asist in creating better shots the next time.
1) there seems to be some strange reflection on his face. Was that light coming off a reflective surface or the water? It's a big distraction. As for her, the dress doesn't flatter her. It's a poor choice and I'm not sure how much control over that you had. It's not flattering in a couple of spots and I can't think she'd be very happy with how she looks.
2) the shot is well exposed. She seems to be squinting and I wonder if they are facing the sun? It's a nice shot although the background is fairly bland and thus giving the image a 'snap shot' look.
3) I'd say the same for this image and that there's a glare off the heads where its over exposed. This needed to be taken where there was more shade to avoid this.
4) The best shot of the bunch. It seems more affectionate (which 2,3 are lacking) and a much better exposure. The background gives some 'life' to the shot although I wish the window frame wasn't coming out of his head.
Skyler Proctor 
, Feb 14, 2012; 02:23 p.m.
It is a bit hard to tell at these sizes, right off the top of my head, I think you did a great job. When I initially glance at the photos, I see well exposed, framed shots. That's also part of the problem, they look so normally framed and exposed, it could have been done by any photographer. You've got to find something that makes them yours, and that's a lot of self exploration.
Mark Harrington , Feb 16, 2012; 12:49 p.m.
I think the exposures are good, I don't like how she has compressed her head into his on the last 3 pictures. I like the feel of pic 1, but agree the strange white on his face is very distracting, after closer look I'm wondering if it isn't white facial hair? The picture would be more interesting by dropping in a sky with clouds or perhaps not converting to black and white. The other pictures lack intrest and the window frame or poles sticking out of the guys head is extremely annoying. Perhaps a shallower depth of field, more open space or more interesting use of the enviornment would be more interesting.
