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Danoz Photography Series: Young Women

Danoz

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Ever since I started photography over a year ago, aside from shooting food and landscapes-- I love human photography. Here are some of my favorites over the last several months! I appreciate feedback from seasoned photographers and interested TrekBBers alike.

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Cheers!
 
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I like them all, but I especially enjoy the first two. The first one is very subdued and candid, while the second is dynamic and happy. :)
 
I like the first shot especially, though this may because street and urban photography is my favourite kind. Though it is a little unfortunate in that one that the text on the subway entrance distracts attention away from your subject a bit, it still sets a great mood, and the use of sepia is perfect. :techman:
 
Yeah, the girl is great in the first shot but everything else is pretty distracting. I'm not sure how well it would work, but maybe a tighter crop would help... still keeping her in the left portion of the frame, but maybe chopping out that half person on the right edge, which is a bit distracting. But given how tight the composition is already, that might do more harm then good. Just thinking out loud here. :)

It also would have definitely improved the shot if you had a narrower DoF to isolate her from the background, but of course that's not always an option!
 
These are all nice pics, especially the first one and the last one. One solution to the distracting elements in the first might be to blur the background.
 
Sorry, as a retired photo editor what I see are sloppily composed snapshots with no depth or character. Maybe useful as stock photos but pretty blasé as presented. Watch your horizons and backgrounds, they should add not detract. Use your depth of field to isolate subjects. Make sure your subject is in focus. Avoid the staring into lens syndrome. Use light to give depth and feeling to your subject.

I'm not saying your bad; for only a years experience you have gotten off to a very good start. But now is the time to kick it up a notch and challenge yourself. What I've said is meant to be harsh but constructive. It comes from someone who spent 30 years in photography, including the last eight as a senior photo editor for a respected visual publication. I have selected, trained and hired numerous photographers including some who have become highly successful. Part of my job was to search out young artists and develop them so they could reach their full potential.

Try looking at the works of Henri Cartier-Bresson or Willy Ronis for examples of stunning street photography.
 
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Sorry, as a retired photo editor what I see are sloppily composed snapshots with no depth or character. Maybe useful as stock photos but pretty blasé as presented. Watch your horizons and backgrounds, they should add not detract. Use your depth of field to isolate subjects. Make sure your subject is in focus. Avoid the staring into lens syndrome. Use light to give depth and feeling to your subject.

I'm not saying your bad; for only a years experience you have gotten off to a very good start. But now is the time to kick it up a notch and challenge yourself. What I've said is meant to be harsh but constructive. It comes from someone who spent 30 years in photography, including the last eight as a senior photo editor for a respected visual publication. I have selected, trained and hired numerous photographers including some who have become highly successful. Part of my job was to search out young artists and develop them so they could reach their full potential.

Try looking at the works of Henri Cartier-Bresson or Willy Ronis for examples of stunning street photography.

Highly appreciated! In addition to those photographers would you recommend any study materials? Here are a couple others I would be interested in getting your thoughts on:

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Thanks again!
 
Even though it goes against things I said earlier, I like the girl with the red umbrella. It has a fun energy to it.

The others, not so much. They are loose and too often from the back. The little girl on the float is just awkward.
 
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