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Originally Posted by BenE
I can understand the comments concerning framing., etc. and if this is all he ever shoots, he needs to work on all that.. However, keep in mind a couple of things.. this is not a fashion shoot, with a model, and it is in Texas. These are photographs of a high school girl. 
Yes, there needs to be some of those ideas added, and the "rules" are good to work with, but 99% of the buying public cares less about all that, and will be more impressed with good quality.
I am NOT saying to never shoot for "arts" sake, using the rules, but that will come later. I think first the photographer needs to grasp the fundamental concept of portraits.. then go to the next step.
To me, more drama in the poses and lighting will help when it comes to selling. |
I think we are dealing with glamour here. After all he said he was shooting Seniors. That is not just a casual photo or a snapshot of a pretty girl, but a portrait that is often going to be an important milestone type photo in some one's life. So I think that we need to go the extra mile when shooting "seniors" to give the subject something they will be proud of. I've seen seniors type shots that were "high art".
You are right, that 99% of the public won't care about the artist merits or rules of thirds, etc, but if those are not there (are missing from the photo) they may just not like the photo or sense something wrong with it but not be able to put their finger on it.
My suggestion to the original poster is to buy one of the several books on shooting Seniors. They each contribute a wealth of ideas to the genre.
Re: HS Senior Shoot
Cheers,
rfs