i meant the spacing in ur pic... the use of space! not ur uploading
Do u know what do i mean by the use of space?

Yup Spazzer,

I heard you, i understand you are trying to tell me to crop away the distracting space and focus on the subject more for pic 2. While pic 1 is ok, because of the 1/3 rule and the background not very distracting, therefore the space it good and can stay as it is.

However, i always try to keep my photo in 4" x 6". So that when i print out it will not loss it's sharpness la... that why pic 2 have some distracting background. Moreover, the more i crop, the more megapixel i loss... that why i refrain from cutting too much...

I guess next time, i need to move closer to my subject la... this is my first shoot on the model so a bit embarrass to go too close la...

Yours,
Ng

If you're using a 50mm, F1.4/1.8 lens, I suggest u drop the f.stop to F2.8. The pictures will turn out sharper (Even at the focus point). I think 50mm sharpest f.stop is F4-F8. For most of the lens, the widest aperture is not the sharpest. Depending on the lens, it gets shaper as f.stop goes lower and looses sharpness nearer to the largest f.stops, ie. f22-f32. -This does not apply to expensive lens and Macro lens!-

For filling in of the models.
During daytime, It is not advisable to use a flash because it cannot help much. What i suggest for you when you're shooting models is to carry a reflector with you. It is the best way to fill in by using the available light and reflect back onto the model. However, you'll need a helper for that case.

For reflectors, you do not have to get the round reflectors most photographers uses. For my case, I go cheapo by using a huge white cardboard bought from Popular. $2 and effective .

Thats my 2-cents~ Sorry if I am wrong.

Zee,

Thanks zee!

I will give it a try this monday on my friend!

I got this better quality EVA (as a reflector) that was recommend to me by someone during our last trip to the marine barrage. me will try that out....

My lens is 35mm, F1.8, nonetheless, i will try out both the F1.8 and F2.8 to see the different.

Yours,
Ng