it’s no secret, amongst photographers anyway, that shooting wide open can produce some AMAZING photos. unfortunately it’s often the hardest style of shooting, as your focus (and the camera’s) needs to be spot on. meaning even the slighest little movement, by photographer OR subject, can throw the whole shot off. this is why you often hear photographers say they are happy if 10-20% of the shoots photos are 5 star photos. yes, another little secret let out of the bag. there’s a reason you don’t get to see all 200 of the photos we shoot of you. not because we don’t want you to or that we’re too lazy to edit. no, it’s likely because something in the photo just wasn’t right, and often that something is focus. especially if you like tack sharp. which i do.
this brings me to the following photo. i love it too much to discard because of focus issues. but it still bothers me. i love the pose. the hair. the smile. the simple emotion. but not the focus. where was it suppose to be? the eyes, of coarse. where did it land? oh, just a tad behind. (dang that jean jacket is sharp!) whose fault was is? well….since neither iris nor her mom like to take the blame, we’ll just chalk this one up to the camera 😉
just to be clear….these are the eyes i was going for. changes the entire look of the photo, right? i just could’ve done without the ‘are we done yet’ look.
stay focused!
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There you go with your perfectionism again. I think it looks awesome!!!
Going to thrift stores tomorrow. Will look for an old frame.
just to show the difference, i updated with a ‘spot on’. subtle, but there. anyway, also keep your eyes open for any vintage necklaces…would go good with one of your husbands white dress shirts when you’re up for that boudoir =)