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Things to correct
Hi Michael,
Thank you for replying to my post. After I posted that pretty awful photo I wondered if anybody would respond.
I should have made it clear that this is just a 'test shot' and I like the spot where I photographed them, I finally got the shadows on their faces the way I want them. I don't plan on painting from this photo.
My next step will be to put them in some kind of clothing that is nicer than what they have on, but I don't want a 'formal' look. My son needs a shirt with a collar, for instance, and probably khaki pants. I'm not sure what to dress a 14 year old girl in though!
I'm glad you pointed out that my son's position is a little confusing. I thought he was sitting/leaning on the arm of the chair but he is so close to the wall that the wall may have been supporting him too. I know now to move the chair away from the wall so that's not confusing. I'll also either try to move farther away to take my next photos to get rid of that distortion in the knee, or reduce it as you suggested. I was on the opposite side of the room when I shot these already. Guess we need a bigger house.
So, once I get them in some nice outfits, I'll take 50 photos of them to get some good expressions and tiny variations on hands, etc.
Hmm, I'm a little concerned that you think this photo is too dark. I'll be taking the 'real' ones earlier in the day. That should help. Thank you for your offer to fix my photo, I'm hoping to get one that doesn't need fixing. (And my poor kids are hoping I'll get a good shot soon so they can stop posing!)
Joan
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