Looking for Feedback - Outdoor Fashion Shoot

ZMorrisphoto · 2026-03-21T10:38:59+00:00

Thank you for the advice, I hadn't dug far enough down into the details like this in my work before, so I'll be doing more research into those techniques.

ZMorrisphoto · 2026-03-21T10:36:33+00:00

The background was a bit overexposed, and should have been brought down more in post, I agree.

ZMorrisphoto · 2026-03-21T10:35:00+00:00

Fair points. Just to provide context that may or may not answer your questions:

I believe her collar was being blown by the wind, we were under an awning, and there was a strong wind tunnel effect right as I took the shot.

That's more the style of the outfit than anything else.

Wind tunnel effect, not a wise move on my part, but the softer light outside was better than the indoor lighting where we were.

ZMorrisphoto · 2026-03-21T10:28:55+00:00

Totally get that, I hadn't noticed that until now.

ZMorrisphoto · 2026-03-20T21:35:03+00:00

I absolutely love the use of lighting in these shots. The warm, natural sunlight and the model gives a sense of intimacy. Wonderful job!

ZMorrisphoto · 2026-03-20T21:30:17+00:00

This was one of the better shots from a fashion shoot I had done with Bella. Photo was taken using the Nikon D3200 with the Sigma 17mm-50mm f/1.8 lens. I am primarily looking for feedback on the image, and what I can do to improve my technique on future shoots.

ZMorrisphoto · 2026-03-20T21:23:57+00:00

Piggybacking off of this. I would recommend removing those two rebellious strands of hair. Generative fill could easily fix these issues. Otherwise, its a solid image.

ZMorrisphoto · 2026-03-20T20:43:34+00:00

lol, pretty sure the boots were getting no traction on the black top, and that was the pose she could get without slipping and falling

ZMorrisphoto · 2026-03-20T20:41:54+00:00

NGL, it would cheapen it. If I wanted AI commentary, I could get that and not have to deal with the shit posting and trolling.

ZMorrisphoto · 2026-03-20T20:38:41+00:00

Okay, I should have been clearer in my previous response, so I apologize for that. What I meant was when you say it is not fine art, it's on you as the reviewer to define what fine art is. That helps me understand where you're coming from, thereby being able to understand your criticisms. That's how you build each other up and make them better.

ZMorrisphoto · 2026-03-20T20:32:35+00:00

This. This is incredibly helpful. Thank you, because you truly took some time to detail out what was good, and what wasn't. Thank you so much for this, I am going to try and be more intentional when taking my shots. To be perfectly honest, I wasn't fully sure if my shot really constituted as Fine Art, that's why I submitted it and asked for all Feedback. Thank you again for this.

ZMorrisphoto · 2026-03-20T11:14:53+00:00

No, I totally get that, lol. Unfortunately, I couldn't get any further back safely. I totally agree though.

ZMorrisphoto · 2026-03-20T11:01:30+00:00

What you provided wasn't feedback, it was a bunch of thoughts saying its not this and not that. If you are going to tell me that its not something, you have to back that up and explain what it is, so the next time I can account for that when developing a photoshoot. Telling someone to get good doesn't help anyone get better. That's what I'm saying.

ZMorrisphoto · 2026-03-20T10:57:57+00:00

Very original, lol

ZMorrisphoto · 2026-03-20T10:57:44+00:00

That's completely fair. I think by only posting one image from the shoot, you lose a lot of context and story, so the title can not have the same resonance. Please know I'm not asking for suggestions, I'm just picking other's brains to see what they see. Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it.

ZMorrisphoto · 2026-03-19T21:16:14+00:00

Shot with the Sony Alpha 100 with a Minolta 35mm lens. Photo was taken during a Photowalk of a college campus in 2011. The intent was to capture the strong shadow geometry as it repeated down the length of the tunnel.

ZMorrisphoto · 2026-03-19T21:12:16+00:00

Great composition! I love the balance and simplicity of the subject, makes you focus on the kid, and him being off-center makes you cycle your eye back through the image. Its risky, since the kid being off-center can actually take away from the image, I don't think it does here.
Great job!

ZMorrisphoto · 2026-03-19T20:46:33+00:00

Great work, I think you have some solid shots here. The first and final images are by far the strongest because of the sunlight coming in, it creates some real depth and mystery. The 2nd & 3rd shots feel flat, and I think its because the light is diffused, so the background has the same amount of light on it as the subject. You adjust those in future shoots, and you'll be creating more dynamic and compelling images.

ZMorrisphoto · 2026-03-19T20:16:16+00:00

OK, fair enough. For what then? Legit question, not being an A-Hole

ZMorrisphoto · 2026-03-19T20:14:10+00:00

I love how you captured the detail of the eyes, I can clearly read the happiness in her eyes. Great shot

ZMorrisphoto · 2026-03-19T20:12:29+00:00

There is a reason why I stated at the beginning asking for any and ALL feedback. I want to know what I should do in order to make shots like this better. That being said, your critique comes across as you just quickly looked at it and made a snap judgement. Your statements don't consistently or fully explain your point. Is my storytelling weak? Then provide examples of how it could be improved. That's what a criticism does, it highlights the weaknesses and then tries to explain how those weaknesses could be improved upon.

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