Constructive Crittique Please...

[Orbster]

Hi all,

I recently did my first ever 4 hour studio tutorial which comprised 90 minutes of theory, 2 hours of shoots and 30 minutes of debriefing and critique.

I had guests over for dinner last night and a mutual friend of ours apparently has implied that the shots I got weren't that great but the guest relaying the comments is not a photographer in any sense of the word and couldn't elaborate as to what needs improving upon.

Therefore I throw myself upon your mercy and invite any constructive comments that the more experienced among you (or not) may have to offer.

Thanks,

Matt.

Here's the set in question on Flickr -

http://www.flickr.com/photos/5348809...7627402705068/

[hedgehog]

I'm one of the 'or not', but in my opinion all the models poses are really staged. I know nothing about this sort of 'tutorial' thing but I was just wondering if you could have done anything to make the model seem more natural in the surroundings- she's very stiff, the poses seem forced. Take DSC_0171 as an example- the lightings great, the image is clear and in focus, but the woman's arms seem awkward. Maybe because of this, my favourite is DSC_0152- you have captured a more natural expression.

Again, I don't really know how studio tutorial's work, and this is only my very non-experienced opinion!

[jimmyosram]

Dude, what's with the huge logo?? That's quite mental.