Helpful Posts: not a fan of self portrait but i was testing some stuff with a speedlight. i just wish i had the chin in.
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Thread: Dramatic self portrait
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19th September 2013, 12:39 PM #1
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Dramatic self portrait
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19th September 2013, 03:00 PM #2
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Re: Dramatic self portrait
The demarcation shadow needs to be more subtle.
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19th September 2013, 04:50 PM #3
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Re: Dramatic self portrait
The missing chin - that's the problem with self portraits. Generally better to have a bit too much and crop I think personally. The shadow line is ok for me, I find the lit side of the face a little dark though and just a bit of fill or a reflector to catch that other eye would not be a bad thing and I don't think it would reduce the drama at all.
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19th September 2013, 05:21 PM #4
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Re: Dramatic self portrait
I like this image, very creative. I like the composition and the dark background for the mood it sets I don't have any experience in portraiture but I agree that it would be nice to see your chin.
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19th September 2013, 05:40 PM #5
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Re: Dramatic self portrait
I suspect that if you crop a fraction tighter from the top and right side the missing chin won't notice; and it may well look deliberate.
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