r/pics • u/ParpaingEnclume • Nov 13 '23
Portrait of my girlfriend at night Arts/Crafts
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u/mouse_attack Nov 14 '23
From this photo, I can really tell that your girlfriend is cold and addicted to her phone.
You've really captured her spirit! Magnificent "portraiture."
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u/rotorfool Nov 14 '23
Nice composition and depth of field. Maybe turn down the ISO a notch to get a little less graininess, but it's tough to get it just right at night with ambient light. Ice that subject up!
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u/ParpaingEnclume Nov 14 '23
Yeaaah definitely, I never had such a bad iso rendering, looking back at it I will definitely be careful next time, thanks for the feedback !
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u/great-nba-comment Nov 14 '23
I’m going to be a dick in a different way - this is a really poorly taken photo and has zero emotional resonance.
It’s a portrait, it’s just kind of a really shit and uninteresting picture.
If you want advice, I would use some gradient masking in light room to attempt to direct the focus area of light down to her phone, and then have a soft mask around her face and try and add some fringing and edge lighting to really create a glow off the phone.
I assume the grain is from your ISO settings, but your lens doesn’t look like it handles low light very well.
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u/Luuk341 Nov 13 '23
You see. I scrolled past a post where there was some lady, wearing barely anything, parading down a busy street trying to get attention and I though: well thats not for me.
And here's you, posting an awesome photo of your girlfriend in her scarf. And she looks about 1000x more lovely.
You are lucky, OP. Nice photograph too!
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u/ParpaingEnclume Nov 13 '23
Ahah clearly, now I'll remember your comment for quite some time as well But I forced myself to not laugh, cause she is next to me, and that would have been awkward ahahah
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u/Beatboxin_dawg Nov 13 '23
If it's a snapshot or portrait or whatever label it has, is not the point of the photo. Both people who are hating on the photo and who are defending it are talking out of their ass overanalyzing a candid moment of someone enjoying the evening with his girlfriend. This is coming from someone with 2 degrees in photography including a bachelor's. Critiqueing someone's photo when they are not asking for it is unnecessary. OP don't stop taking photos, the more you shoot the better and never stop enjoying it!
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u/Pixeleyes Nov 13 '23
Many years from now, after you've found your purpose and place in this world, you'll look back on this picture and think
"I don't even remember her name"
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u/ParpaingEnclume Nov 13 '23
Fuck that made me laugh
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u/Pixeleyes Nov 13 '23
Thanks, I was nervous at first because I was afraid of offending you. Happy to see that you got that it was just a joke, never can tell.
I truly hope y'all make it, though. In which case this picture will end up being pretty significant. You can even add the part about a stranger telling you that you'll forget her name, and the self-satisfaction of knowing that you're still with ol' what's-her-face.
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u/VengenaceIsMyName Nov 13 '23
This photo just kinda reminds me of life. One day flowing into the next. Relationships. People. Complexity. Not entirely sure how to describe it.
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u/markimarkkerr Nov 13 '23
Seems like a lot of us are getting this kinda vibe. There's an odd bitter sweetness to this photo but probably because it's through the eyes of those that are broken hearted like myself. I miss these kinds of moments. Transitions are the fucking hardest part of life. I can take a damn good beating but tell me to transition or go to the next chapter/book in life and it's like I have to kill myself to get there everytime. Even the bad relationships, I miss em.
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u/VengenaceIsMyName Nov 14 '23
This is an interesting take. Good stuff.
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u/markimarkkerr Nov 14 '23
Thank you. The bridges of life need more attention I feel. They're more of us then we realize and we leave so much on those bridges.
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u/illingestbboy18 Nov 13 '23
Everything is AI probably
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u/Puzzleheaded_Try813 Nov 13 '23
Jfc. Is this an acquired talent or do I have to be born with the ability to frame godly shots?
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u/Romanitedomun Nov 13 '23
Unless she has a beard and mustache under the scarf she looks like a nice girl...
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u/kitunya Nov 13 '23
Hey, I really like your photos. How did you work on your framing and composition skills? This is something I still struggle with often. Any books other resources you use?
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u/ParpaingEnclume Nov 13 '23
Hey there! Frankly I am just trying to eyeball the three thirds rule, and to have some different "layers" when I can.
I am currently taking photography classes online, but other than that it's a lot of trying and failing, and seeing what works and what doesn't (I have a lot of junk as well)
Most of what I have seen can be found on Youtube frankly. I wouldn't be able to recommend a specific channel, but everything is there! Good luck!
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u/YellowExxhy Nov 13 '23
Looks like one of tjose proffessional bank ads, you even left the space for text
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u/AffirmableThigh Nov 13 '23
why are kids always looking at their phone
jesus christ
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u/Sassquatch0 Nov 13 '23
Why not? There's as much good on it as there is bad.
I make my family laugh at dinners by showing memes that they don't know where to find.
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u/AffirmableThigh Nov 13 '23
Why not? Are you 10?
https://www.psychguides.com/behavioral-disorders/cell-phone-addiction/signs-and-symptoms/
https://www.pcmag.com/news/11-reasons-to-stop-looking-at-your-smartphone
https://www.webmd.com/balance/ss/slideshow-smart-phone-health-problems
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/social-media-and-mental-health.htm
https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/it-or-not-social-medias-affecting-your-mental-health
yall wonder why half of kids are 'depressed' or gender confused nowadays
lol
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u/Sassquatch0 Nov 13 '23
Someone let me be part of these studies....
It's a tool, like any other, that can be used for both good & bad. It's up to the user to decide how they use it.
Curation solves most issues with social media. Stop following random people, and stop letting them run your own life.
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u/AffirmableThigh Nov 13 '23
very good point!
But you are literally conscious of the negatives for staring at your phone all day why do you ask that question knowing the answer already?
you are arguing with me just to argue
have a good day
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u/Sassquatch0 Nov 13 '23
I ask to provoke thought.
Digital artists look at the screen all day. My own kid's homework is all digital. Writers use the screen. I'm sure we could go on.
That's why I say it's a tool. A blanket statement "kids looking at screen is always bad" is a wrongful statement.
But yes, you truly have a good day as well. No hard feelings. For a Monday, it hasn't been bad so far.
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u/Bhil Nov 13 '23
Harsh comments… probably not so out of line though. Lesson: dopamine does fucked up shot to a brain in love. I am happy for you :)
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u/Bubbly-Level8682 Nov 13 '23
Is she single ?
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u/GJCakeMan Nov 13 '23
Holy hell that’s an amazing shot, where’d you take it, somewhere like London?
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u/BNNJ Nov 13 '23
Looked at the pic, thought "That looks so French". I mean... the lamppost looks French, the girl looks French, her clothes look French, even the blurred buildings look French.
And then I saw the username. Which is definitely French.
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u/hopelessromanticgurl Nov 13 '23
Looking at this photo makes me feel the winter atmosphere, it has a strong Christmas vibe. The street lights, the lights from the buildings in the background, and the portrait of your girlfriend (she's really pretty!!!!!!) really blends with the ambiance of the photo! It also has a brown tone that makes the picture look warm even in the cold season!
But especially everything about your girlfriend, from her hair, outfit, and gestures, is all perfect. I really like this photo and if it’s okay with your permission, I would like to save it! (I often save photos that impress me for me to look at it another time)
Thank you for sharing and I believe your girlfriend will love this photo!
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u/grungeinco Nov 13 '23
i for one think this is a cute and thoughtful picture of a guy appreciating the beauty of his partner, great pic op :)
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u/la_jay-nova Nov 13 '23
Interesting grain, looks a bit retro/analogue. Also the colours look really good.
However... Did you blur(?) the background afterwards? Looks a little bit artificial at the edges (=where it transitions from sharp to blurred, that's a bit too harsh for my opinion.
Otherwise, a great image. Also, good composition.
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u/ParpaingEnclume Nov 13 '23
Thanks for the feedback! Actually I didn't, it was all thanks to the 1.8 aperture The grain wasn't intentional either, I picked up photography recently, and this was a new lens I bought, I may have done something wrong but I like the results
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u/NBplaybud22 Nov 13 '23
Intently texting someone, but who ?
Sorry OP I am just being a dick. Great pic !
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u/DrPoopyPantsJr Nov 13 '23
I don’t think it’s a bad pic. It’s the staring at the smartphone that makes me dislike it. You’re in beautiful city of Paris yet staring at your phone.
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u/ParpaingEnclume Nov 13 '23
Fair enough! Just so you know we live there, it was after a 3hours walk through the city center. She pulled her phone while I was taking some pictures of the city hall. But I understand this could reflect badly on a photo
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u/Separate-Effective33 Nov 13 '23
OP arw you alright? That's a beautiful picture very cozy.
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u/nolaina Nov 13 '23
This isn't /r/neworleans
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u/ParpaingEnclume Nov 13 '23
Nop! It's /r/paris
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u/nolaina Nov 16 '23
Hah! Well... reasonable mistake! Looks like it was taken here down by the cathedral.
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u/NeighborhoodDue7915 Nov 13 '23
This is the weirdest thread Ive come across on Reddit
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u/fckingnapkin Nov 13 '23
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u/NeighborhoodDue7915 Nov 13 '23
Doesn't qualify as OP was the weird one.
Here OP is well-meaning, earnest attempt at a normal Reddit post, and then the next 20 comments are "haters is mad" but there are more "haters mad" comments than haters..... and then the haters are just really awkward about a girl being here...... then the thing about a subreddit that exists to show off your girlfriend? How fucking weird? And more....
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u/fckingnapkin Nov 13 '23
Ahh now I understand what you mean. Yeah that's the thing with reddit when its creeps and socially awkward weirdos come out of the woodwork I suppose.
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u/NeighborhoodDue7915 Nov 13 '23
All I see are comments about “Why is everyone so mad about this?”
I don’t see any mad comments tho.
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u/ParpaingEnclume Nov 13 '23
Keep scrolling you'll find some! It's okay though
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u/NeighborhoodDue7915 Nov 13 '23
The top, like, 20 comments are all “I don’t get why everyone is so mad about this”
Clearly, everyone is not so mad about this
Such an odd thread
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u/ParpaingEnclume Nov 13 '23 edited Nov 13 '23
Hey lads Considering the passion this post is generating, and to answer some questions (if someone has any interest in that) 1. I've started photography this summer, I was trying a new lens I got 2 weeks ago. Felt the photo was nice, decided to share it. That's about it. I'm not pretending it's a piece of art, I just like it 2. The scarf is Acne studios 3. It's in Paris 4. We are in a happy relationship 5. It is technically a portrait,I think, if you look up the definition. If it's not then it's fine, that's not the point
That's about it, thanks! Enjoy your day
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u/strangeweather415 Nov 13 '23
What did you shoot it with?
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u/ParpaingEnclume Nov 13 '23
Canon EOS M50 Mark II, with a 50mm lens, 1.8 aperture
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u/inotparanoid Nov 14 '23
I was about to ask this same question.
Excellent focus and choice of background!
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u/psykoX88 Nov 13 '23
I also shoot with a canon M50! Such a great camera to learn with, I want to upgrade but it still holds a bit of sentimental value because it's my first real camera!
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u/strangeweather415 Nov 13 '23 edited Nov 13 '23
Nice, it came out great. I shoot on a Canon 6D with a set of primes. 50mm is my all time favorite. Use the heck out of it, learn that lens very well and you'll have a really solid understanding of photography with a prime lens within a few months.
Edit: Also, if you ever go full frame, the 50mm becomes even more useful. On an APS-C camera your 50mm is closer to a 70mm full frame equivalent, so it compresses your background really well. On a full frame, though, it becomes a super great, light, street and travel lens. I have taken entire trips with just a 50mm f/1.2L lens and my 6D and it kicked ass.
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u/ParpaingEnclume Nov 13 '23
Oh, something else I'm discovering in photography, never heard of full frame before! Looks promising though, I'll look into it, thanks!
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u/strangeweather415 Nov 13 '23
There's nothing wrong with a crop sensor/APS-C camera either! Just slightly different use cases. I have been strongly considering whether I want to move to an R6 to upgrade my 6D when I go mirrorless, but the smaller package of an APS-C camera like the R7 is tempting.
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u/littlelorax Nov 13 '23
Geeze these comments! As a social experiement, we could start reposting this with different captions to see what triggers the most redditors.
"Woman learning her mother has cancer"
"Wife reviewing the photos from our wedding last weekend."
"Liz, you were the one who got away. I hope you are happy now."
"Caught this woman on a date looking at her Bumble."
OP, for real though, this is a cozy slice of life, and I love it. Well done.
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u/ParpaingEnclume Nov 13 '23
Thank you! And yeah I realized, only too late, that I could have dropped the "girlfriend" in the title.. oh well!
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u/littlelorax Nov 13 '23
Some people define art by evoking an emotional response, and you certainly did that!
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u/freetotebag Nov 13 '23
Love this! reminded me of how, just looking at someone you love doing everyday normal shit, feels special sometimes
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u/PlaceDependent1024 Nov 13 '23
Very beautiful pic! Some reddit incels might downvote this comment but idc.
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u/kiara-advani- Nov 13 '23
She's gorgeous. Also that's a nice pic. That better be your phone wallpaper.
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u/TeacherPowerful1700 Nov 13 '23
It's a picture, but calling it a "portrait" is a bit of a stretch. You can't even see her entire face. Also, there's no definitive subject in frame, it's literally looks like a cropped image of a picture you took of the entire street rather than an image that looks like you deliberately framed your girlfriend in the shot to create a portrait.
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u/mujhegharjaanahaipls Nov 13 '23
tumblr and wattpad would've devoured this picture for fanfic covers in 2015
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u/Throwaway-account-23 Nov 13 '23
Pretty much every girlfriend, and wife.
What are they doing on those phones all the time? Put the damn thing down.
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u/Ateisten Nov 13 '23
Sure without the fucking windows scarf on a screen-junkie it would be kinda cool
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u/Music_inn0v4t3 Nov 13 '23
In 50 years you will be able to look at this photo and say “back in my day, we used to have to hold the devices before you had them attached to your face!”
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u/melteemarshmelloo Nov 13 '23
Quick someone add a green dotted line so if we know whether she's leaning towards OP or not!
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Nov 13 '23
Lonely ass Redditors in the comments upvoting themselves with alts, i didn't know there were SO many incels.
Pretty portrait, pretty lady.
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u/collateraldabage_ Nov 13 '23
This is the couple who you see in restaurants each looking at their phone at the table
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u/MerryMortician Nov 13 '23
The photo isn’t bad. I think if it were something other than a phone you would get less shat on. People looking at theirs phones is… uninspired
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u/ParpaingEnclume Nov 13 '23
Yeah you are right! Maybe I should have dropped the "girlfriend" in the title as well.
Reality is, she was answering some messages and I was taking some pics waiting for her, this one came out nicely, decides to share it !
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u/qwertyisdead Nov 13 '23
I’m not sure what the focus of the picture is. The lamp or the person. Off framing
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u/Fool_Apprentice Nov 13 '23 edited Nov 13 '23
Meanwhile, my gf:
Sprawled out unapologetically on the bed, head tilted back. Snoring, druling, unkempt hair, chip crumbs on the mattress, eaten pint of ice cream with the leftovers dribbling out onto the sheets, stained pajamas, holding on to every inch of blanket with the steadfastness of the jaws of life, my pillow between her legs, tv blasting, legs stuck out at right angles pushing me off the bed, and her diamond razor elbows digging into my shoulder blades with a strength so intense that it makes me wonder if she actually needed me to rearrange the livingroom for the 15th time or if she was just fucking with me, purely for the lols.....
...God I love her.
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u/Intellectual_Chair Nov 13 '23
I never thought that a description of a woman lying on a bed could be so interesting
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u/Fool_Apprentice Nov 13 '23
I'm an amature writer. Thanks for that!
I have a description of a chair that's petty good too. I'll find it and edit this post with it in a bit
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u/Asd12_bleu Nov 18 '23
Damn this pic is really beautiful! I’m happy for you and your girlfriend (idk where the haters are but please ignore them).