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So my company paid $100 Dollars a picture to get photos taken by a "professional".

Everyone complained about the harsh shadows, highlights...etc.

So i grabbed one of my employees,(Also a photographer) and suggested that we make a suggestion to the higher ups, that we take the pictures to save them money.

Well, to make a long story short, they agreed. But they wanted to see a sample picture first. So me and the other employee/photographer went to a spot and shot.

Here are the results.

No off camera lighting used yet. Only the florescent lighting.

Some got a little messed up because of my editing. But it doesn't matter. There only tests.

Shot with Canon 24-135 f/3.5


Thanks for looking...

Steve C.

Looks good!!!

Got boost??

nice shots

CEMAYHALL

Hey... I know people on this site dont "normally" photograph people in a portrait setting but here are a couple of things you can do to improve the picture...

1. Soften the face a little.
2. Edit "Crows Feet." A lot of middle aged people have them around their eyes.
3. Edit wrinkles around the mouth.
4. Edit her "bags" under her eyes.
5. Sharpen Eyes and Lips/ Teeth (depending on who is smiling .)
6. Not everyone is "blessed" with white teeth ~> So make them whiter for them!
7. Give them a little skin tone if they are pale.

Good pics starting out !!! <~ Get used to pose #2! It will most likely be what the company is looking for ...

Mars_302

this isnt playboy, thats a bit much work for what im assuming they are just doing for free or really cheap. Me personally id set it up for some natural surroundings or some candid style potraits. You have any examples of the other photo guys work?

.:Chris:.

Darrell, thsoe look GREAT considering the conditions. Are you using any kind of reflector? If not, invest in a piece of foamcore/posterboard in white or preferrably gold. Hold it infront, below the frame, angled to reflect light on the subject. Move it closer to reflect more light or farther for less as needed. It will help eliminate that "top down"/bounced lighting look.

I'm really really impressed with what you got with just flourescent lighting.

DC Dave

They look great for no use of lighting.

Mama Got Boost??

Hey now....Heff would take her in a heartbeat!

CEMAYHALL

I believe if youre hired as a "professional photographer" you should always show them your best work!!! Why wouldnt you want to show off your abilities?

If he puts a little time and effort (10-15 mins. max for what I listed) into each picture, he "might" get some future jobs out of it!

1. When its time for the next company picnic, maybe they'll hire Darrell (and his co-worker) instead of someone else?

2. When its time for the next banquet, maybe they'll hire Darrell (and his co-worker) instead of someone else?

3. When its time for the next conference they hold, maybe they'll hire Darrell (and his co-worker) instead of someone else?

4. When its time for the "big-wigs" daughter to get married, maybe they will remember Darrell for a "possible" wedding photographer?

I would DEFINITELY put a little more time and effort into the final pictures (Even if they arent paying that much.) The more you put into them, the more in return!

(Depending on where he works; b/c I dont know) I'm pretty sure that most companies are looking for "professional" style of shots! <~ Maybe to hang on the board members wall, Maybe to hang in the lobby of a business...

You know it!!!

.:Chris:.

I can certainly see both sides. If you're not getting paid, you're not going to want to put as much effort into it. At the same time, if you need shots for your website or for general advertising purposes (don't we all?) then it's at least worth the time to put in your best effort on a few of them.