Bartender: 5/25/11; 2PM, Bannack, MT; f5.6; 1/125; Nikon D3000
Cory: 5/25/11, 1PM, Bannack, MT; f 4; 1/1000; Nikon D3000
Madeleine: 5/25/11, 2PM, Bannack, MT; f 5.6; 1/30; Nikon D3000
Madeleine and the bartender picture were both taken in the salon. For the bartender I used the flash and umbrella. I didn't edit the picture at all. For Madeleine she used the mirror to bring light up on her face. Then in camera raw I brought out the oranges and yellows to make the wall behind her darker so she would stand out more. With Cory we put the white part of the reflector above his head to dampen the sunlight. Then put the gold reflector to bring light onto his face at the right angle. We aimed it more at the wood around him and it still reflected onto his face. I then just sharpened it and brought out the contrast more.
Heather, My eyes were drawn to your picture Madeleine. I understand how the reflectors can really help with color and being able to make a picture feel alive. This picture is very much one that feels alive to me. All of your portraits look wonderful but i like the work you did here. For me adding the vignette to these picture helps them feel older. Not having to edit is such a relief and you did a wonderful job staying away from it here by using the flash and umbrella. On ething that i think may help this image is cropping some of the top. Not a huge amount but just enough because sometimes my eye goes up there istead of on the subject. Very well done picture.
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