Coffee by Window Light

[John Wolf]

My wife enjoys few things more than her morning coffee. One from today.

John

 

[Asher Kelman]

My wife enjoys few things more than her morning coffee. One from today.

John

A good drink to start the day. For me it's the tea, but brewing it also is part of the process to start the day off right. Here, I get that same feeling. It's reassuring to set off each morning knowing that things are in order and having also a quiet moment.

I like this and hope you might have more.

BTW, the reflection on the cup might hold some more interest. Have you looked at it for that possibility? Also, what made the great catchlights in her eyes?

Asher

 

[Antonio Correia]

Are sticked to a crop factor John ?

If the model is looking at our right, we could think that more space/room should be in that direction.

However, the slight twist / rotation to the image makes it to have a dynamic sensation which pleases the viewer.

All this depends of the monitor I know, but perhaps a bit more contrast could be interesting mainly in other areas but the face itself.

But, looking at your site - the one you point at left - one can see that you have a coherent way to treat your photographs and this one just falls into that trend.

So, it is well done. The portrait for the day !

 

[Tom Dinning]

A warm and tender approach, John. Probably a good idea before the first coffee. Only you can know what does best for such a beautiful woman.

 

[John Wolf]

Here's a version with a little more punch.

I like the softer version better. What do you think?

Regarding her positioning in the picture space, I've designed magazine spreads for years, so I know the "facing-in" protocol. But I'm a little tired of all that formality. In this case, I like that her closeness to the window carries her outside a bit and brings some of that dreamy outside space into her consciousness.

As always, thanks for the feedback. And BTW, no great portraiture aspirations here. Just a fleeting moment from my little world.

John

 

[Antonio Correia]

Here's a version with a little more punch. I like the softer version better. What do you think? Regarding her positioning in the picture space, I've designed magazine spreads for years, so I know the "facing-in" protocol. But I'm a little tired of all that formality. In this case, I like that her closeness to the window carries her outside a bit and brings some of that dreamy outside space into her consciousness. As always, thanks for the feedback. And BTW, no great portraiture aspirations here. Just a fleeting moment from my little world. John

But John this is much better !!!

I understand that you are fad up with those rules of face - how did you call it ? - oh yes, "facing-in" and so on.
Rules - at least certain, or some - are (?) to be broken. Are they ? uuuummmm

Good work John. I like it as I said before, and I like it better because it has more ... punch.

Her expression is also important conveying to the portrait an intimate and cozy character. Al this contributes to the success of the image.

 

[John Wolf]

I think you're right, Antonio. The second one IS better. Appreciate your advice.

John