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Nikon d3200 iso 100 1/100 f 3.5

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[–] harsh3466 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Great job!

I love the mood you’ve created with the lighting, and the vulnerability. With the way your light is aimed, your shoulder/arm is picking up most of the light, and as the brightest spot in the photo it ends up drawing attention away from your face and expression.

Adjusting the light a bit to lessen the light on your shoulder and/or increase the light on your face would alleviate that.

[–] Rebels_Droppin 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thank you, as I mentioned in another reply, I am not entirely comfortable with my face so hearing you want more of it in the frame is nice to hear. Glad you liked the photo.

[–] harsh3466 4 points 1 year ago

I understand how you feel. A decade or so ago I did a daily self portrait project to both learn lighting and build my own self confidence/self acceptance. It’s a hard thing to do. I applaud you for putting yourself out there

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

There's as much shoulder as head. Higher stand with a slight angle down, or just move the stand up.

[–] Rebels_Droppin 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Fair, would have liked more headroom as well. I am a bit tall and the stand I have does not go that high. If i ever attempt again will keep the framing in mind a bit more. Thank you

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Happy to help. To help.with the issue you mention, you could set the stand on a box or sit down on a stool.

[–] OneStopShop 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It looks great! Something about it gives off an aura of vulnerability! Really impactful.

[–] Rebels_Droppin 2 points 1 year ago

Thank you. never put myself in front of my own camera for the 10 years I have been at it. Definitely feel a bit vulnerable. I appreciate your view of it.

[–] MadWorks 2 points 1 year ago

I really like the lighting choice.

[–] spader312 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It looks awesome! I recommend keeping your eyes facing the same direction as your face otherwise the whites of the eyes can look unsettling

[–] Rebels_Droppin 1 points 1 year ago
[–] runjun 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] Rebels_Droppin 2 points 1 year ago

Lol, I'll take Bo

[–] kemsat 1 points 1 year ago

Looks out of one of those Viking tv shows.