Art & Inspiration Photography Critique

Signature across the photos is way to big. Definitely should not be a focal point.

 

I see pics now. I thought you were just taking car show pics.

1. doors and trunk open. canopy needs to go away. if there is nothing of much interest in the background I'd have cropped it more

2. I'm sure if you took several shots you could have got one without the mike covering his face

3. I guess the focus here is the helmet. I'd have shown less bike.. cropped it down some. and straightened it out

4. live action shot. I'd have cropped it more to remove some of the bad background.

5. delete

6. I like things like the tire to show the whole tire. as stated.. dude in the background needs to go.

7. Rambler with one headlight.. too much sky

8. nope... not feelin it. what's yer focus here?

9. nope. looks like just a random click.

10. I wonder if a polarizing filter would have taken the glare out of the reflection? I'd like to see that more level and more photo above the hood of the car. I'd move the puddle a little closer to the car.

that's how I see it anyways.

 

Thnks for all the critique everyone. I have ALOT more shots than this, but most of them are either architectural, drag strip/late model, or nature and I wasnt sure if it would fit in! Im really going to start looking at things such as what random stuff is in my backgrounds, and taking my time to get a more all around quality shot. I guess, what I defined as a style somewhat, doesnt neccesarily make perfect sence to everyone but me, and thats good news, because this is the critique I wanted for sure! I promise ill post up some better stuff soon! as for the watermark, I have put it on images for years because alot of me drag racing stuff was getting stolen and ripped off, so i figured hey if they wanna jack it, may as well see a big logo of my chicken scratch lol. Ill tone it down and put it in a corner though for now on when looking to present my work on the internet! Thanks guys.

 

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make sure you get paid. Some magazines are good about it, some aren't. They squeeze all they can from advertisers, but try to hustle the eager "contributor". You'll learn quickly if you start to get in the game.

Also keep in mind.....photographers are popping up everyday, and magazines are failing everyday. There's no job security, so if you have priorities try to mix in some other avenues as well.

 

I was a photographer in the Navy.
Brahm is spot on. Get paid or just have fun. Dont cross the two.
Any one can take a snapshot. Thats the difference, is it a photograph or a snapshot?
Read your background, look at the whole picture in the viewfinder before you snap it. I was told anyone can drive a camera, its your technique and eye for style that will put you infront. Separate your foreground,subject,background. Look at ALOT of magazines of all kinds.
Alot of real good advise here allready. Gotta love the HAMB!

 

Don't listen to this dude!!! I'm in the same position you are, trying to learn a craft and possibly make a few bucks doin' it. If you haven't already, join the photographers corner on here. Tons of talented, honest people. Keep it up, you definately have an eye for it.

 

In most every photo, you're shooting by opportunity. Clearly you ave an eye for this, but the distractions mentioned show that it's still tourist picture taking. You are good enough to find and select a prime subject, take it to the right location and control the scene, use the lighting.
Put together a very small portfolio of your best 8 or 10 to use as a resume when you approach a subject to request a session. The candid shots are nice, but not studio level. Remember to make no promises to the subject on publication, royalties or sitting fees that you can't honor. Also, shrink that trademark. It distracts like a fat lady in a short skirt. If you get good enough to protect your work, use a watermark and avoid internet publication. Photo shop can kill a watermark, so it's a waste of time to share anything in a forum like this you wish to protect.

 

also, be sure to get photo credit when you submit your story & photos to any publication before it goes to press/web.

i've been screwed on that deal from the R&C online site.

published work is something to add to a portfolio as well as getting your name out.

keep at it.