Paul

[Elizabeth Schott]

Chuck,

I must agree with all the above comments, they are great advise. I especially liked the one about what kind of music he played since you can take it from there and roll with it.

Step back more. There is too much lens distortion. His left hand is too big.

I am sure Mike has covered this extensively in his great photo section, but I personally would appreciate a refresher. Basically to this point - If you are using a long lens, at what distance does the distortion tend to even out? there must be a magic number. Then if it's brought into Photoshop can you distort it there (by accident of course) just by scaling it up?

Thanks Marvin, Mike or whom ever in advance.

Chuck I can't wait to see your new effort!

[Marvin Mattelson]

Beth, distortion is a function of camera distance to subject. With a digital camera you get instant feedback as to whether or not certain elements look out of whack.

Sorry for the sidetrack Chuck.

[Elizabeth Schott]

Thanks Marvin, I always thought there was a lens length number that as a rule helped this.

Sorry for the sidetrack Chuck.

One of the reasons I asked this question Chuck, was since you were having this problem above, it might help you to hear it too. Sorry.

[Chuck Yokota]

Kim, Sharon, Marvin, Michele, Mike, and Beth,

Thanks for all your helpful advice. I will reshoot and try to get more of a stage lighting effect. Paul's music is on the mellow side, so I don't want too intense a pose. (On the other hand, my younger son Peter plays a more heavy metal sound, as may be seen in the photo attached.)

[Sharon Knettell]

Chuck,

Fit the backgroud to his music. If it is mellow, use a nature or desert backdrop and nix the stage lighting. Sunsets, backlit sunrises.

Remember John Denver? I can't imagine him in a stage lit picture. They were all outdoorsy and dramatic,not the home garden fence though.

If it IS lounge music, than the uplighting would work.

Just ask yourself, WHAT really fits with him AND his music.