Jacqualine #2 S.Africa.

[gawie]

I feel the phot is much warmer compared to the 1st one. Is the photo too busy with the out of focus backround? The flower shouldn't be there, I learned from the comments from the first photo.

When meter reading, do I meter on her face only or take multiple readings from around her? If so, how do I calculate the correct reading.

[ARTFORMS]

Originally Posted by gawie

I feel the phot is much warmer compared to the 1st one. Is the photo too busy with the out of focus backround? The flower shouldn't be there, I learned from the comments from the first photo.

When meter reading, do I meter on her face only or take multiple readings from around her? If so, how do I calculate the correct reading.

If you are looking for a critique here, I would suggest that you not shoot your
model in the center of a horizontal image. Move her closer to one side or the
other using the general rule of thirds. She appears to be squinting and I agree
that the flower does not need to be where it is located. The blurred background
is a plus so that she stands out more in the picture. As for meter readings,
I tend to meter the face of the model with a gray card or just her face.
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[DaveB]

I meter from the face directly to the camera position. If I am shooting fashion, I go from the clothing to the camera position. This of course is in natural lighting situations.

I don't like the squinty eyes.