Welcome to Louise Michaud Photographer’s student work critique blog. Here you will find examples of work created within my various workshops from a few of my many students. I instructed, directed and accompanied each student in taking these photographs. Please enjoy this blog, comment when you like, and learn!
Ana Morais
Photography by Ana Morais
Settings: Nikon D80, ISO 200, Shutter Speed 1/500 sec, Aperture 2.8, Focal Length 78mm
Lighting: All Natural
Posing: Coaxed
Expression: Natural
I love this couple’s expression, informally held bouquet and carefree veil blowing in the wind. Ana selected a fast aperture (2.8) to blur out the background which makes the cars less distracting. This separates the subjects from the background. Also, I applaud Ana for utilizing the Dutch tilt. She used the landscape to create diagonal lines resulting in a much more dramatic composition. Ana also coaxed the bride and groom into two perfect profiles. Job well done Ana!
Steve’s Work
- Steve Foster
Settings: Camera Canon 40D, ISO 100, Shutter speed 200, Aperture 5.6, Lens 135 F2, Lighting Natural
Lighting: Natural
Posing: Photo journalistic
Expression: Blissful
I love the composition! It is off centered and balanced by the man in action pedaling the pedal-cab. My eye goes directly to the brides face and her expression (it is beautifully lit with natural light). And the both have perfect profiles. I think the brides heal adds to the interest of the photograph.
Steve’s Work
Steve Foster
Settings: Camera Canon 40D, ISO 100, Shutter Speed 1/15 sec, Aperture 5.6, Lens 135mm F2
Lighting: Flash
Posing: Photo journalistic
Expression: Natural
I love the crop on this photo, and the fact that Steve got right in their to show the make-up artist hands at work. It works well as a black and white. He used interior framing by centering the models head in the lighter square window behind her. This is a Photo-journalistic image as both people are unaware the photograph is being taking.
Nicole’s Student Work
Photography by Nicole DeMaria
Settings: Shutter Speed-160, F-stop 5.6, ISO 800, Camera – Canon Digital Rebel, Camera mode AV, Art work none.
Lighting: Natural indirect sunlight.
Posing: Face – “Perfect Profile,” Crop – 3/4, The bride appears relaxed, as her flowers are pointing down while her mind races – preoccupied with questions.
Composition: This is a strong composition. The brides face follows the “Rule of Thirds” which creates a focus and drama within the photograph.
Expression: Natural & pensive. Perfect for the pose.
Comments: Nicole did a beautiful job finding the natural light and posing the brides face in “perfect profile.” She used the diffused sunlight to light the “Mask” of the face and photographed into the shadow side creating dimension within the photograph. She captured a beautiful texture by allowing the natural light to gently touch upon the gown. This crop provides extra space on the right to compliment the brides expression.
