The Official Photography Thread - Vol. 3

[keko jones]

The background should be more blown out also. imo.

the bg doesn't bother me ... Looks like a fashion Grey that I love. For the second a blown bg would completely ruin it for me.

 

[grizzlyboy]

Midwest Fashion by Wills Lost Camera, on Flickr
Midwest Fashion by Wills Lost Camera, on Flickr
Midwest Fashion by Wills Lost Camera, on Flickr
Midwest Fashion by Wills Lost Camera, on Flickr

these can benefit from a good retoching ... the 2nd 1 is by far th3 best of the 4. Thats just my opinion.

Agreed. What was your lighting setup? Looks kind of harsh.

 

[Fong$tarr]

Would be cool to setup different lightings rather than the normal white background and what not. I just saw this from Nike and I think these are dope. Also they are composed nicely too.

 

[bigrockford]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Retouching you say? Please elaborate. I'm currently working on my Post game so any recommendations will be considered.

The reason the photos are bright is because I wanted to do them that way so the clothes could be seen. I used two SB-800 flashes because it is what I had on me. One was up high and at a 45 degree angle and the other was about waist high the side of the model.

I don't think blowing the background out is a good idea when using a backdrop. The only time you should do something like that is when you have a background that could be a distraction from the subject. At least that's what I think.

Those NIKE shots do look good. They probably used gels on the lights.

 

[khankussionz]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Retouching you say? Please elaborate. I'm currently working on my Post game so any recommendations will be considered.

The reason the photos are bright is because I wanted to do them that way so the clothes could be seen. I used two SB-800 flashes because it is what I had on me. One was up high and at a 45 degree angle and the other was about waist high the side of the model.

I don't think blowing the background out is a good idea when using a backdrop. The only time you should do something like that is when you have a background that could be a distraction from the subject. At least that's what I think.

Those NIKE shots do look good. They probably used gels on the lights.

I did a studio shoot last week and hated it. Partly because of all the stuff I transported by myself and a list of other reasons. You might want to check out frequency separation for post processing. I'm still trying to get good at it but it helps me out for now.

 

[keko jones]

I like the 3rd one ... the first two are way to soft for me and the unwanted shadows are troublesome (at least for me).

But good work .... when you shoot outside like that you might just want to take an off shot flash and a soft box ...... hauling around AB or = and battery pack by yourself ... hells naw .....

 

[khankussionz]

I like the 3rd one ... the first two are way to soft for me and the unwanted shadows are troublesome (at least for me).


But good work .... when you shoot outside like that you might just want to take an off shot flash and a soft box ...... hauling around AB or = and battery pack by yourself ... hells naw .....

Thanks, the 1st and last were shot at 1.8 and the middle was 2.8 I think. Explains the softness. My boy was supposed to help me out and bailed last moment. Trust me I was feeling it from not having an extra set of hands. I made the session real short because of that too haha. Biggest concern was the wind taking my orb for a ride. I need to buy some sand bags, but I still dont trust them especially because certain positions you wont reach unless you have more hands on deck. Just trying to get better and develop my style.

 

[Extrait de Minimalisme]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Retouching you say? Please elaborate. I'm currently working on my Post game so any recommendations will be considered.

The reason the photos are bright is because I wanted to do them that way so the clothes could be seen. I used two SB-800 flashes because it is what I had on me. One was up high and at a 45 degree angle and the other was about waist high the side of the model.

I don't think blowing the background out is a good idea when using a backdrop. The only time you should do something like that is when you have a background that could be a distraction from the subject. At least that's what I think.

Those NIKE shots do look good. They probably used gels on the lights.

You're probably right bro. I just thought the last two would look more appealing with an all white bg. I like the 2nd. As everyone else said, they could use some touching up in pp.

 

[Fong$tarr]

I like the second one. Her face is posed a lot better than the others. The 3rd one is great but I feel like her hair is blowing to the side. It's like the wind should be in her face but I am sure you were also shooting with the sun on your back. That's like asking for the perfect storm or something, unless you can bring your own fan and create your own wind. Great shots though!

 

[khankussionz]

I like the second one. Her face is posed a lot better than the others. The 3rd one is great but I feel like her hair is blowing to the side. It's like the wind should be in her face but I am sure you were also shooting with the sun on your back. That's like asking for the perfect storm or something, unless you can bring your own fan and create your own wind. Great shots though!

It was really windy that morning. It actually messed up a ton of my shots because of her hair and me being scared of the light flipping over. The sun was actually behind her and caused a ton of probs for me too. Things for me to keep in mind for next shoot.

 

[dmoss22]

Went out with some friends today and took a couple shots, nothing professional.

 

[dabottom305]

I like the 3rd one ... the first two are way to soft for me and the unwanted shadows are troublesome (at least for me).


But good work .... when you shoot outside like that you might just want to take an off shot flash and a soft box ...... hauling around AB or = and battery pack by yourself ... hells naw .....

Thanks, the 1st and last were shot at 1.8 and the middle was 2.8 I think. Explains the softness. My boy was supposed to help me out and bailed last moment. Trust me I was feeling it from not having an extra set of hands. I made the session real short because of that too haha. Biggest concern was the wind taking my orb for a ride. I need to buy some sand bags, but I still dont trust them especially because certain positions you wont reach unless you have more hands on deck. Just trying to get better and develop my style.

Should've hit me up lol

 

[khankussionz]

Should've hit me up lol

I thought about it but then again it was 8 AM haha. Going to try to shoot at the Sunny Isles Pier soon. You should come.

 

[bhergh]

Here are some shots from my trip to San Diego. Place is beautiful. Ate a lot of food as well All of my shots were taken from my Galaxy S5

SALK by ISAACHRISTIAN, on Flickr

DOUBLE by ISAACHRISTIAN, on Flickr

OLDTOWN by ISAACHRISTIAN, on Flickr

ROBERTOS by ISAACHRISTIAN, on Flickr

CORONADO by ISAACHRISTIAN, on Flickr


HALOHALO by ISAACHRISTIAN, on Flickr

SAFARI by ISAACHRISTIAN, on Flickr

SEUSS by ISAACHRISTIAN, on Flickr

ZARAPE by ISAACHRISTIAN, on Flickr

@Summer92

 

[dabottom305]

Should've hit me up lol

I thought about it but then again it was 8 AM haha. Going to try to shoot at the Sunny Isles Pier soon. You should come.

Between Monday afternoon and Thursday should be cool for me to come out.

 

[keko jones]

Between Monday afternoon and Thursday should be cool for me to come out.

if you guys go to the beach .. This is how u guys should be looking .. Get close to the water

 

[khankussionz]

if you guys go to the beach .. This is how u guys should be looking .. Get close to the water

Yea I need someone to get the light at the right angle for me. Light stands aren't all that great unless you have a boom attached.

 

[Nawzlew]

http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-targus-dslr-digital-camera-sling-bag-backpack-2

Decent looking bag ...

 

[keko jones]

Happy Labor Day weekend.

 

[locobaby]

Had an awesome shoot yesterday. Natural light (white reflector for fill), 5DM2, and 85mm.

 

[jtothao]

The day that never comes

www.amadteapartyphoto.com

https://www.flickr.com/photos/a_mad_tea_party/

instagram @amadteaparty

we are all mad here

 

[timelessflight]

Trying to decide whether cop the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM or the Canon 50mm f/1.4 or Sigma 30mm f/1.4

need a general purpose lens as an upgrade from my kit lens.

anyone ever used these lenses?

 

[Extrait de Minimalisme]

Had an awesome shoot yesterday. Natural light (white reflector for fill), 5DM2, and 85mm.

good stuff!! Could I play with the raw files on a few of these? PM me.

 

[Extrait de Minimalisme]

Trying to decide whether cop the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM or the Canon 50mm f/1.4 or Sigma 30mm f/1.4

need a general purpose lens as an upgrade from my kit lens.

anyone ever used these lenses?

I would go witht e Tamron non-vc 17-55 2.8 over the canon and I would also go with the Sigma 50 1.4 over the Canon 50/Sig 30.

 

[timelessflight]

Trying to decide whether cop the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM or the Canon 50mm f/1.4 or Sigma 30mm f/1.4


need a general purpose lens as an upgrade from my kit lens.


anyone ever used these lenses?

I would go witht e Tamron non-vc 17-55 2.8 over the canon and I would also go with the Sigma 50 1.4 over the Canon 50/Sig 30.

thanks man i'll look into those