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Patricia Joyce · 09-09-2003, 10:01 AM

Softening the eyelashes and eyebrows is probably a good idea, and it is an interesting comment to read because, as I mentioned, every time I attempted to develop more form it didn't appear natural to me and I had to tone her back down, probably why the eyebrows, especially, look a bit stark.

I took a photography class last year and really struggled with it, as I have a dyslexia disability and really get confused with increasing or decreasing aperture/depth of field, etc. But my 35mm Canon has the ability to be both manual or automatic, it just seems that when I photograph on automatic there is not much tonal definition in the image. I have read the threads here about what makes a good photograph and have tried to do the same. There are some great photographers as well as portrait artists here on the forum!

Thanks for your critique and nice to meet you Michele, I admire your work. Where is Tony Ryder having a workshop in December?
Pat

09-09-2003, 10:01 AM	#6
Patricia Joyce '09 Third Place PSOA Ohio Chapter Competition Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,483	Thank you Michele Softening the eyelashes and eyebrows is probably a good idea, and it is an interesting comment to read because, as I mentioned, every time I attempted to develop more form it didn't appear natural to me and I had to tone her back down, probably why the eyebrows, especially, look a bit stark. I took a photography class last year and really struggled with it, as I have a dyslexia disability and really get confused with increasing or decreasing aperture/depth of field, etc. But my 35mm Canon has the ability to be both manual or automatic, it just seems that when I photograph on automatic there is not much tonal definition in the image. I have read the threads here about what makes a good photograph and have tried to do the same. There are some great photographers as well as portrait artists here on the forum! Thanks for your critique and nice to meet you Michele, I admire your work. Where is Tony Ryder having a workshop in December? Pat