Luck or skill?
Dec 19, 2011 13:06:51 #
Atitnath
Loc: Los Angeles
http://atitnath.smugmug.com/Street-Scenes/Eye-On/20667111_65F6Kq#1638894063_wTsxbds
Tell me what you think about this photos, Luck or skill?
Tell me what you think about this photos, Luck or skill?
Dec 19, 2011 13:34:01 #
Atitnath wrote:
http://atitnath.smugmug.com/Street-Scenes/Eye-On/20667111_65F6Kq#1638894063_wTsxbds
Tell me what you think about this photos, Luck or skill?
Tell me what you think about this photos, Luck or skill?
looks like some pretty nice skill.
Dec 19, 2011 13:56:45 #
Dec 19, 2011 14:14:31 #
Susie, looks like your lighting is lower than the subjects head. The one on the right is a little too bright. Cut some of its power, or move it further away and raise it up.
Can I send you some example by personal message? It's always easier to see it than trying to imagining it.
Can I send you some example by personal message? It's always easier to see it than trying to imagining it.
Dec 19, 2011 16:45:36 #
You need to use a flash meter for studio portraits.
I purchased a Sekonic Flashmate L-308S for under $200.00.
Once I learned to operate it my problems went away.
I purchased a Sekonic Flashmate L-308S for under $200.00.
Once I learned to operate it my problems went away.
Dec 19, 2011 17:09:56 #
You may want to consider tethered shooting. My wife and I took Christmas pictures of our neighbors in their home last week. We used a Canon 7D thethered to a 17 inch laptop via Adobe Lightroom 3. Instead of trying to judge the images with the camera LCD screen, we were able to view them instantly on the larger screen. We were shooting RAW, so manipulating white balance, exposure, and adjusting lighting with all of the control Lightroom offers during the shoot, was invaluable. I wouldn't do another indoor shoot without being thethered!
Dec 19, 2011 19:29:30 #
Dec 19, 2011 22:39:42 #
Susieb721 wrote:
sorry, double post. Guess I can't even do this right today, sheesh,!!! :? lol
friend,,-the only thing you can do is--grab your boot tops and lift yourself up!!!--then after your butt hits the floor,,,,think for awhile[how silly that was],,laugh at how you must have looked... get off the floor,stand straight and tall--look murphy in the eye--spit in his eye,and tell him--"damn if you will beat me..then go shoot a bunch of pics--anyway you want..peruse them/check the specs/decide which you like...then back to portrates... luck---joe
Dec 19, 2011 23:50:31 #
jokescache1 wrote:
friend,,-the only thing you can do is--grab your boot tops and lift yourself up!!!--then after your butt hits the floor,,,,think for awhile[how silly that was],,laugh at how you must have looked... get off the floor,stand straight and tall--look murphy in the eye--spit in his eye,and tell him--"damn if you will beat me..then go shoot a bunch of pics--anyway you want..peruse them/check the specs/decide which you like...then back to portrates... luck---joe
friend,,-the only thing you can do is--grab your boot tops and lift yourself up!!!--then after your butt hits the floor,,,,think for awhile[how silly that was],,laugh at how you must have looked... get off the floor,stand straight and tall--look murphy in the eye--spit in his eye,and tell him--"damn if you will beat me..then go shoot a bunch of pics--anyway you want..peruse them/check the specs/decide which you like...then back to portrates... luck---joe
Hahahahaha...thank you for the giggle!
Dec 19, 2011 23:59:02 #
PhotoArtsLA wrote:
Just thought to contribute a little FYI. This is for low contrast, but some contrast, on the subject.
That's an incredible set up/explanation/view. Thanks!
Dec 23, 2011 16:17:42 #
Susieb721 wrote:
Yup, just needed to vent.
rocco_7155 wrote:
If all you need is to vent, or quiet support, hey, that's easy... :thumbup:
Yup, just needed to vent.
Venting is positive and the feedback [ if any ] may or may not be? Just keep shooting, learning and do not be too very hard on yourself. regards
Dec 23, 2011 16:45:12 #
Send us a photo of your studio. We need to see your set up. Do you use a light meter? Smile Bob
Dec 23, 2011 23:26:45 #
Coker wrote:
Send us a photo of your studio. We need to see your set up. Do you use a light meter? Smile Bob
I'm not sure, but I think I mentioned earlier, or in another post...Our studio is set up with 2 ends of usable walls. We use portable vinyl type backdrops on either end, Therefore, requiring us to move 2 softbox lights. We don't use a meter. I asked Tammy about metering, and while she has used one previously, but she doesn't anymore. She has great eye for lighting. And tells me I am getting better with each shoot. I told her I would like to just "get it" without having to depend on extra equipment, and she assures me I will. This particular shoot was just a very bad day. I've had much better days since then. =)
Dec 23, 2011 23:37:53 #
Sue, you have the skill and your edited image was very acceptable...perhaps take control of yourself composure, before you make the exposure. Your subjects are cooperative and willing, but at times it takes a bit of time to get comfort and relaxed shoot. You know the technique and know the errors. It was a great vent and next time will be diamonds. L3
Susieb721 wrote:
quote=Coker Send us a photo of your studio. We n... (show quote)
Dec 24, 2011 01:15:08 #
Atit- You T2i did a fine job on auto. You also used 3200 ISO. Very nice looking photos. smile Bob
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