Dance (I couldn't think of anything else to put)

[Viridian]

So I've seen a bunch of dance pictures like these on here, so last night I had my girlfriend pull out her giant tutu and get in her dance outfit, just so we could try and duplicate them. Working with what I had as a background and lighting I think they came out rather well. Let me know what you all think! C&C welcomed.

Also thank you to whoever originally posted these kinds of pictures on here for the idea!

[Mark von Kanel]

Hi Zack, i love the tone and composition on image no 2 and if i had any adverse comment about this lovely image it would be the shadows under her feel feel a little strong to me. i also love the symmetry of the lines in the flooring and the way that she is posed.

I cant say that i like the other 2 as much though i like the movement in number 1 but i just cant get to grips with the composition/crop i feel i want to see more of your model.

No 2 lacks detail and contrast for my taste and i dont like the off center composition in this image.

of coures its all verry subjective and its your opinion that counts, keep posting!

[Viridian]

Thanks Mark. Everyones opinion matters to me, thats how you learn the most.

[GrahamH]

Hi Zach,
Love no. 2. Love the placement of the light so the reflection of it highlights the feet, which is where the eye starts through the image.
No 1 has potential but further away from backdrop if possible. It's too strong graphically and therefore distracting.
Graham

[Viridian]

Thanks Graham, No 1 we couldn't be any further since we were in her houses office, using the door shades as the backdrop, any further and she would have spun into a tredmill, that wouldn't have gone well. Thank you though

[RustBeltRaw]

#2 is very strong! The shadows and reflected highlights in the floor are unfortunate, but I suspect you can dodge and burn your way out. It looks like the horizon line is a tad off (top leaning to photo right). But the pose and subject are great.

[Viridian]

Thank you!

[annette71]

I am going to have to agree I like the last one best. The first one is very nice and I like the movement, the second is nice as well but the third has great DOF and POV. I also like that she is not totally centered in the image. That makes it much more interesting or "appealing" may be a better term. I also think these photos would not have had the same great effect, had they been in color, so good choice with the B/W. Good job!

[Viridian]

Thank you! Means a lot. My main objective was getting that last shot, but we started experimenting and a bunch of good ones came out!