learning flash photography
Oct 23, 2013 10:06:37 #
Hello great photographers!!!!! Pls I need your comments, suggestions and criticisms on the pictures attached. Just learning indoor/off camera flash.
Images shot wit
canon 5D, 50mm f1.8lens @ f4.5,1/200secs, iso100 (all images)
580exii with mini soft box (in front of subject @camera right)
Amity 820mz manual flash with bounce umbrella (behind the subject @camera left)
Shot in my sitting room and wall as BG.
Thanks in anticipation of your life changing contributions.
Images shot wit
canon 5D, 50mm f1.8lens @ f4.5,1/200secs, iso100 (all images)
580exii with mini soft box (in front of subject @camera right)
Amity 820mz manual flash with bounce umbrella (behind the subject @camera left)
Shot in my sitting room and wall as BG.
Thanks in anticipation of your life changing contributions.
Oct 23, 2013 10:12:35 #
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Oct 23, 2013 10:18:34 #
I noticed that you shoot them on a gray or off white wall, this is gooderest. The only thing I might have done a little different would have been to put some light on the wall behind them. I noticed light shadows on the wall behind them. In the photos themselves it posses no problems. The problem will arise when you go remove that back ground and place them in a different background should you be so inclined. It's a minor thing I know.
Oct 23, 2013 10:25:29 #
Thanks for the nice words.........!
I feel so encouraged!
@bill, thanks 4d suggeations. I observed the umbrella I used as fill/back light gave some shadows too. I think it was due to the positioning. I'll post a picture which shows it now. And how do you think I can avoid it? Thanks again.
I feel so encouraged!
@bill, thanks 4d suggeations. I observed the umbrella I used as fill/back light gave some shadows too. I think it was due to the positioning. I'll post a picture which shows it now. And how do you think I can avoid it? Thanks again.
Oct 23, 2013 10:32:15 #
I think to avoid it, you can simple move the subjects father away from the wall allowing the back lighting to fill it a little more. It's not a major problem with the gray wall. Just might speed up your PP if you can make it more consistent.
You should feel encouraged, these are very good photos.
You should feel encouraged, these are very good photos.
Oct 23, 2013 10:45:42 #
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Oct 23, 2013 11:43:32 #
Your early attempts look very promising. I really like the pose with your lighting setup for the top picture. Your last picture with the young lady wearing a scarf and knit jacket is phenominal.
I also like that the subject is just making a gentle smile - very classy to say the least. This makes the viewer wonder a little more on just what she is thinking about. It is always good to add a little mystery to your shots.
Continue experimenting with various combinations of your lighting setup for your own learning experience. You are on your way.
I also like that the subject is just making a gentle smile - very classy to say the least. This makes the viewer wonder a little more on just what she is thinking about. It is always good to add a little mystery to your shots.
Continue experimenting with various combinations of your lighting setup for your own learning experience. You are on your way.
Oct 23, 2013 11:49:14 #
Here is a quick redue, using your last post. Ths shadow of the umbrella did complicate it some. Please don't think that I am trying to belittle your work, it is fantastic.
You might want to look at some of this memebers photos also.
Do a search on this member: kevinfairley
You might want to look at some of this memebers photos also.
Do a search on this member: kevinfairley
Oct 23, 2013 12:36:45 #
I'm amazed at what u made of the picture!!!! Waow!
Absolutely lovely @Bill. I'm definitely keeping it. I'm really grateful.
Absolutely lovely @Bill. I'm definitely keeping it. I'm really grateful.
Oct 23, 2013 12:40:13 #
There is a free program called GIMP. Unless you have Photoshop, it will allow you to do the same thing, that is why we like to use a neutral back ground. So you can cut out the unwanted back ground then put in the new.
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