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A first for me here on EPZ. Portraits are not a subject I’m comfortable with, and I’m neither used to capturing or processing them, but wanted to get some new images with my new camera. As we had a worknight with Rachel at our Camera Club meeting last night, thought I’d give it a go, and this shot was about the best of the bunch. Other than a bit of tweaking with shadows/highlights, dodging & burning, V1 & V3 are straight shots in colour & mono. In V2 & V4 I’ve softened the focus a little with a touch of Orton Effect to try to make my images of her a bit more flattering!
Might look a little better seen large if you have the time.
1/160 sec, F8, 55mm, ISO 200
Single Raw image processed in Adobe Camera Raw, tweaked in Elements 6, with some assistance from Topaz Adjust.
Thanks again to everyone for your votes & comments on my previous uploads, it really is appreciated and encouraging.
Trev 
| Title: | Rachel |
| Username: | 
TrevBatWCC |
| Uploaded: | 9 Mar 2010 - 3:50 PM |
| Camera: | Nikon D3000  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Lens: | AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm VR  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Recording media: | RAW (digital) |
| Tags: | Black & white, Camera club, Portraits / people, Rachel, Worknight |
| Votes: | 36 |
 | Variant - Tests |
Comments
You are like me not very happy taking portraits & I quite like doing candid type shots but as for portrait sittings like this I feel well out of my depth, we have two lots of how to evenings on the subject since we jointed the York PS
But looking at your images here you have copped well with it so you have some nice images
Glynnis
A delightful shot of a very pretty lass
I feel you have done really well
I can see how portriat photographers use their lighting as your phot is the first that I have been aware of shadows
I actually like them ,,, but thinking about it in magazines you just dont see nose shadows
Not something I'm comfortable doing either, so full marks for courage. V1 & V3 for me, I like real skin, real textures. And shadows.
Moira
much prefer either of the two colour versions (not my forte either but one has to try these things or get stuck in a rut) not a blown highlight anywhere - great job
Know what you mean about the portraits - its not my thing either. One of our club competition rounds this year was portraiture and I really struggled. However, I suppose it did make me try something out of my comfort zone and that was good. You have done well with this one.
Frances
Very nice portrait shoit trevor,so well captured,V2 and V4 for me,nice work..
Steve..
Lovely portrait Trev - V3 for me, I like the sharp mono look !
Chris
Great stuff Trev. I like V1, but I like V3 even more - a super portrait.
Trev, that is a very well taken portrait, framing and cropping spot on!, both her hands beautifully placed for effect, and she is looking at you, so great eye contact as well, The lighting on the right side has lifted the shadows nicely too. If this is your first effort...sorry Trev think that you have found a new profession!
and go for it... V1 and V4 for me
Lillian
A beautiful portrait, have to say v4 for me compliments the skin, imho.
Christine
All 4 are excellent . When I went to your portfolio page and saw this as your latest image I thought I had gone to a wrong page. This is brilliant and your best work ever in my opinion. I will p.m . you later for details of the model as this is something that we are hoping on doing next season from September at Halifax for a couple of evenings....Phil
Beautiful portrait Trev and I love the pose and the eye contact.
Looking slightly on the red side to me though, and the high contrast is a little harsh on the skin tones - try reducing ita little and this should also give an alternative way of softening the image.
Tim
(can send you a mod via email if you're interested)
Must admit I'm hankering after doing more portrait work and have a "shoot" scheduled with my friend as my model this Friday !! I'm quite excited at the prospect and am busy looking to others for ideas. Vs 2 & 4 for me in this collection Trev as I like the soft focus type of portrait. Sorry I've not been as attentive of late - I've been that busy processing my Egypt pics and have been uploading,clicking & running !!! Must get back into scanning the gallery soon.
Great work here & have fun with your new aquisition 
Jane
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