Future Model?, a photo from Katanga, South

Photographer's Note

It may appear that this young market vendor is purposefully posing, but she was really just being natural. At the same time, African subjects are rarely this comfortable in front of a camera. So, Maybe she has a future on the catwalks of Milan, Paris, and NY? Of course, it's a long way from Lubumbashi...

Her wares hang in the background - jeans and shirts. They add a nice color.

Dave

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maciekda (19895) 2004-07-18 6:37

very nice portrait David, great pose and smile of the girl, nice compo too, very nice

juniorbonner (158) 2004-07-18 6:56

great shot - you could hardly go wrong though with such a beautiful subject!

ma-tibou (4568) 2004-07-18 7:08

Quel beau sourire,tr鑚 beau portrait. Beau cadrage, trs belle photo. Bravo dave.

elroyie (2750) 2004-07-18 7:09

Very good portrait and very good background, the girl has very lovely smile and beatiful face. The idea for the background is very good.

Kenny10pin (19301) 2004-07-18 7:26

good pic, I like the pose and the portrait, was she moving because some parts of it isnt really clear, but well done

cdewet (0) 2004-07-18 7:43

Hi David
Let me start this right. I am NOT a people photographer, and generally uncomfortable in commenting. This does not mean I do not know what is required, just that I prefer other subjects. If someone placed a Camera body in my hands and says Here, go, shot, I would also do it.
As to this picture, and all pictures of darked skinned people, you must gernerally underexpose by 1/2 to 1 ful sotp! to compensate for the skin colour. Remember that your light meter wnats everything to look like 18% grey, so you must fool it into giving you the right exposure. 2nd. Always focus on the eyes, not the mose or the teeth, and shoot at f8. You can not go wrong in most instances when you shoot f8. Use fill flash, but prefably off camera, because of red-eye. If you want to use a converter, know that most sjort lenses cannot be coupled to a converter, as the glass protrude at the back. Only longer, tele lenses can be coupled to a converter. I use 2x ans 1.4 times 99% in all shooting circumstances, and no problem. Just remember, you must start with a fast lens, like a f2.8!
Shouls yu have more queries, please fee free to mail me and I will try and help.
Callie

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pridel (233) 2004-07-18 8:54

superbe portrait que vous avez fait l� ! le sourire, les yeux, la pose de la jeune fille sont vraiment magnifiques. j'aime beaucoup la composition au plus pr鑚 du visage, l'arri鑽e plan est une bonne alternative au blanc du chandail. f駘icitations

jhonny_blue (4956) 2004-07-21 4:28

Fantastic shot David ! A very beautiful model !
The colours are fantastic like your composition and the DOF is simple fabulous !
Very well done !

kinginexile (2598) 2004-10-16 2:04

Yes, the background is at the same time unobtrusive and diverse enough to add color to a shot that was already perfect, thansk to her smile! A favorite, for sure!

jboj (251) 2004-10-16 17:08

it's a beautiful portrait, David. I also like the background a lot. good work :)

Arusem (47) 2004-11-03 22:41

Super shot from a very good portfolio of images.

Wonderfully composed and great expression.

Your portrait work is very strong.

All the best.

naxius (16685) 2004-11-28 7:44

Excellent portrait. I like the smile of this girl.
The DOF is perfect. Is it some money in her right hand? Did you give her something to make this photo?
Well done David.
Alexandre

stone_stan (129) 2005-03-18 7:35

Did you gave her any money? She's holding something in her hand.
Very nice portrait, David.

mishreyee (0) 2005-03-18 7:57

very nice portrait with a lovely smile!!

marian (2) 2005-11-12 12:19

absolutely fantastic shot.it's natural smile,great expression.

partha (14023) 2005-11-26 10:54

Very cute model, an innocent smile.
Well take.

Ebow (88) 2006-01-03 9:22

I like this portrait! Good POV and DOF. Her smile is a big plus!
Refards,
OWO

faubry (35447) 2006-01-04 5:25

hello David, un suprebe portrait tout en sourire!!! j'aime bien ce cardrage serr� sur son visage, bravo

francine

dvlazar (6662) 2006-03-05 22:47

Congrats on this shot - its a real winner.
I love the background - and the model seems to be having fun and that attitude is reflected in the photo.
Regards,
Dave.

Sittivet (565) 2006-03-05 22:57

lovely capture of natural happy expression. May not be technically perfect, but in real life (as opposed to studio shots) it is impossible to get everything right (without ruining the moment). Perhaps a little underexposure and fill-flash would have helped a in this situation. I wonder if this photo might work better in Black & White?

aralda (1240) 2006-05-06 14:13

Hi David,
Nice portrait and background!
Raluca

jangliss (129) 2006-08-01 22:38 [Comment]

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raybam (387) 2006-09-13 6:39

Fantastic portrait, great smile and backgrund
Congratulations

Larissa (8) 2006-10-26 6:27

Beautiful photograph, the innocence is just lovely.

I recently finished reading a booked called Desert Rose - an autobiography by Waris Dirie, a previous desert nomad from Somalia, who eventually became a supermodel based in the UK (I think). I would recommend the book to everyone, it is very enlightening on life in Africa for young girls.

zizzer77 (721) 2006-11-07 4:39

good portrait David.

thebecky (688) 2007-01-11 5:51

Wonderful portrait - the DOF is perfect and the clothes do make a very good background. I love the wauy she is so natural - her smile of course and the position you have caught her in all make for a fantastic shot.

ephemere33 (9743) 2007-01-26 3:26

bravo !! magnifique portrait de cet enfant souriant, pleine de vie dans son regard, 騁ant heureuse avec ce qu'ils ont, ne demande rien de plus que de la nourriture et notre regard sur eux, tres beau moment de partage...merci, amicalement bi

robbiee (32) 2007-03-17 18:29

HI David, you must be pleased with this shot, what a natural beauty she is!!

Rob

Icequeen (35) 2007-04-26 10:27

David

I love this shot

The colours in the background are stunning - they make me think of the Caribbean Sea.

And yes, stunning girl and clearly comfortable in front of the camera - maybe a future in modelling on the cards :)

Nicely taken.

dareco (17136) 2007-07-26 15:02

A real 'natural' model. Such a beautiful girl!! Great job!

mikelens (874) 2008-07-26 2:39

not future ... she its a model .. nice portrait ..

marine-coeur (1072) 2008-07-26 4:56

She is indeed Future Model, amazing smile, lovely frame and warm colours,all the best for this child,
well done David.

Photo Information

Copyright: David Larson (DaveLarson) (798)
Genre: 人間
Medium: カラー
Date Taken: 2004-07-10
Categories: 日常生活
Photo Version：　Original Version
Theme(s)：　TE Trieste exhibition: 天iaggiando Immaginando�, world's children, Adorable Kids [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2004-07-18 6:29
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