Looking for criticism

[Maineman750]

Just got a copy stand from Ray and trying it out....need some constructive criticism/tips, etc. I don't care if you're an expert or not...anything helps

[Petespockets55]

Doesn't look like there is much to criticize. I was going to say slightly too bright on the high points, but it is still sharp and easy to see details when enlarged.

[amosamos16]

Honestly that's really good. Maybe more overhead lighting. You can see the light and dark areas. If you follow me. There is my criticism from somebody who knows nothing of photography. Now take a pic of that SLQ your going to sell me

[Maineman750]

Now take a pic of that SLQ your going to sell me

I'll work on that between fishing trips this week...don't be afraid to remind me

[jcuve]

I would suggest you play with how the light hits the field versus the portrait to accentuate the contrast between the two.

[Frank]

I never had a lot of luck with high-lustre silver. Had to get rather creative on what I use to diffuse a light source.

I love how these look, however. I see nice natural coloring, super job IMO!

[enamel7]

Looks great to me!

[Maineman750]

Well, this is encouraging. I'm using two Jansco lights with ping pong ball diffusers. Now my question would be how to accomplish what is being said.....just move the lights around ?

[stoneman227]

Not sure of the working distance you have available but getting your lights as close to the body of the lens as possibly can help even out the fields.
I always use one light as a key to give the face a natural expression then use one or more lights to even out the fields (if that's what I'm going for ).

John

Also , though I dont have that much experience doing it , capturing cartwheel luster on Morgans necessitates less diffusion of your light source , not easy!

[jfines69]

Well, this is encouraging. I'm using two Jansco lights with ping pong ball diffusers. Now my question would be how to accomplish what is being said.....just move the lights around ?

I tried the ping pong ball diffuser but the balls go by so fast I could never get the timing correct