Dance Recital Photos: Once a year I work 4 long days taking photos for a very close friend for her recital book. We take about 1500 pictures and work it down to a 150 for the book. I...

RedArrow Loc: Coastal Louisiana

Once a year I work 4 long days taking photos for a very close friend for her recital book. We take about 1500 pictures and work it down to a 150 for the book. I am going to retire the D90 and buy a D800e for next year. Please feel free to C&C.

Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL

I think they are terrific. Nice lighting and the white background works with these shots.

RedArrow Loc: Coastal Louisiana

Coolcameragirl wrote:

I think they are terrific. Nice lighting and the white background works with these shots.

Thanks Coolcameragirl :D

Ravynne Loc: Toronto, Canada

These are terrific photos. Beautifully done and love the posing.

RedArrow Loc: Coastal Louisiana

Ravynne wrote:

These are terrific photos. Beautifully done and love the posing.

Thanks Ravynne but the young ladies are the real talent I just push a button.

jenny Loc: in hiding:)

RedArrow wrote:

Thanks Ravynne but the young ladies are the real talent I just push a button.

You're being much too modest! Anyone can push buttons
but you push exceptionally well :thumbup:

RedArrow Loc: Coastal Louisiana

jenny wrote:

You're being much too modest! Anyone can push buttons
but you push exceptionally well :thumbup:

Thanks Jenny
:oops:

I can push buttons all day long but only when the subject is at its best does it all come together.

Ravynne Loc: Toronto, Canada

jenny wrote:

You're being much too modest! Anyone can push buttons
but you push exceptionally well :thumbup:

I agree, its more then just pushing the button, you are way too modest as jenny said! :)

Photog8 Loc: Morriston, FL

Excellent lighting and a nice clean sweep with just enough shadow to anchor the subjects. Mind sharing your setup with us? If I had to critique anything, I would say watch for broken arms...the first one's left elbow. Less weight on her arm would straighten the arm. That many shots and 4 grueling days must have been exhausting...you did supremely well. ;-)

Pierre H.J. Dumais Loc: Mississippi Mills, Ont.

RedArrow wrote:

Once a year I work 4 long days taking photos for a very close friend for her recital book. We take about 1500 pictures and work it down to a 150 for the book. I am going to retire the D90 and buy a D800e for next year. Please feel free to C&C.

To put it simply -- these are excellent.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Pierre

RedArrow Loc: Coastal Louisiana

PierreH wrote:

To put it simply -- these are excellent.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Pierre

Thanks PierreH :-)

Nightski

RedArrow wrote:

Once a year I work 4 long days taking photos for a very close friend for her recital book. We take about 1500 pictures and work it down to a 150 for the book. I am going to retire the D90 and buy a D800e for next year. Please feel free to C&C.

Very Nice! #2 & #4 are really special though, because the girls let their personalities shine, and you caught it. :thumbup:

RedArrow Loc: Coastal Louisiana

Photog8 wrote:

Excellent lighting and a nice clean sweep with just enough shadow to anchor the subjects. Mind sharing your setup with us? If I had to critique anything, I would say watch for broken arms...the first one's left elbow. Less weight on her arm would straighten the arm. That many shots and 4 grueling days must have been exhausting...you did supremely well. ;-)

Thanks Photo8

I use 4 white umbrellas with all flash heads on full power with white vinyl 9'X24' backdrop. Two flash stands even with the dancer aiming across and behind the dancer. The other two aimed on 45 aimed at the posing position. All bouncing on the inside of the white umbrellas. I setup the day before and shoot test shots plus and minus 3 stops from F10 on three spots I plan on using like 6',9' and 12'. I use a D90 with a Nikkor 35-70mm f2.8 D on ASA200. I use Lighroom 5 to lower the background one full stop. Plus lots PP to clean up if needed. I will be using a D800e next year. I hope I am answering your question and please feel free ask again if you need more info.

RedArrow Loc: Coastal Louisiana

Nightski wrote:

Very Nice! #2 & #4 are really special though, because the girls let their personalities shine, and you caught it. :thumbup:

Thanks Nightski :D

Photog8 Loc: Morriston, FL

RedArrow wrote:

Thanks Photo8 br br I use 4 white umbrellas with ... (show quote)

And you said you only push a button :thumbup: That's an excellent setup and you have it mastered well. Great job.