Photojournalism or a grungy fashion shot?
Folks, thanks for the critiques on this one. By now it's been critiqued enough for a lifetime so it's unlikely that I will accept any more critiques for this one.
Folks, thanks for the critiques on this one. By now it's been critiqued enough for a lifetime so it's unlikely that I will accept any more critiques for this one.
Since she is set in the shadows, perhaps she is a vampire, waiting for her prey. (If she was, I'm not sure I'd want to come in contact with one such as her).
Or BAD amazing girl shot?
Or bad shot amazing girl... etc etc.
(I have to say something when I reply, and this is the best I can do tonight.)
Or bad shot amazing girl... etc etc.
(I have to say something when I reply, and this is the best I can do tonight.)
An Amazing shot of a bad girl. 
From where I'm sitting its afternoon, and you're not doing too bad.
From where I'm sitting its afternoon, and you're not doing too bad.
Well as a practicing photojournalist I'd say this is NOT photojournalism, and I'd be wary of calling it a fashion shot. Io me it is an art shot, and as that I'd have to say I like it very much. I like her pose, her outfit, the setting; I think you got it right. And when it ain't broke, don't fix it.
That is a big problem with some artists, knowing when to stop and say "Enough!" I'm not saying you shouldn't play around - different outfits, different lighting, different poses, etc. But this shot is done. Don't screw around in Photoshop or whatever, you don't need to. This one caught my eye immediately over on DeviantDolls and I was almost afraid to click on the thumbnail because many shots loose something when expanded to full size. This one got better, and I'm very happy!.
That is a big problem with some artists, knowing when to stop and say "Enough!" I'm not saying you shouldn't play around - different outfits, different lighting, different poses, etc. But this shot is done. Don't screw around in Photoshop or whatever, you don't need to. This one caught my eye immediately over on DeviantDolls and I was almost afraid to click on the thumbnail because many shots loose something when expanded to full size. This one got better, and I'm very happy!.
Thanks for the detailed comments!
I had a lot of trouble deciding what category to put it into. In a moment of brazen cheek I decided to pretend it was photojournalism.
I'm definitely not going to do any more photoshopping of this one - I did already fool around with it a bit and decided on a minimal approach (for once).
I had a lot of trouble deciding what category to put it into. In a moment of brazen cheek I decided to pretend it was photojournalism.
I'm definitely not going to do any more photoshopping of this one - I did already fool around with it a bit and decided on a minimal approach (for once).
Yes. She was always the model that I could never do justice to, but I think this one finally did.
She looks like she stepped straight out of a comic book, and still manages to pull off being very real. I rather like this.
It could be an interesting picture, but, from my point of view, the lighting/shading could use some refinement. 
I feel like the contrast between the deepest shadow and the overall light could be stronger to underline the "what is she doing here" theme. We can't see her face that well, which is a shame because the direct look of her eyes is that "connective element" between the viewer and the picture. So yeah, I find the picture interesting.
I feel like the contrast between the deepest shadow and the overall light could be stronger to underline the "what is she doing here" theme. We can't see her face that well, which is a shame because the direct look of her eyes is that "connective element" between the viewer and the picture. So yeah, I find the picture interesting. I wonder if I could really increase the contrast and still keep the model visible? Certainly I wanted the model to look as though she was in shadow and barely visible - but I wanted it to be still easy to see her.
I did have a go at even more shadowy versions of the photo before I uploaded this one (that's not to say that this is the perfect variation but its the one I liked best at the time of uploading it).
I did have a go at even more shadowy versions of the photo before I uploaded this one (that's not to say that this is the perfect variation but its the one I liked best at the time of uploading it).
Oh, okay. I hope I didn't put you down,
and I find this reply horribly late, so I'm not sure
what I was seeing then is what I'm seeing now,
if that makes sense.
The details of her face are hard to see,
and somehow, those windows are a bit distracting.
But yeah, I see you've said you've had enough critique.
I hope I didn't put you down, and I find this reply horribly late, so I'm not sure
what I was seeing then is what I'm seeing now,
if that makes sense.
The details of her face are hard to see,
and somehow, those windows are a bit distracting.
But yeah, I see you've said you've had enough critique.
It makes sense - and thanks for taking the time to comment.
I would say, a slight step to the left to remove the wall and bannister, and a light-balance adjustment to bring her out more would really nail this image.
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