First attempt at outdoor portrait
Dec 14, 2014 11:09:05 #
Roughdraft
Loc: Maryland
Some of the better attempts at outdoor portrait shots with my daughter and future grand-daughter.
The only PP done was resizing so I could post.
The only PP done was resizing so I could post.
Dec 14, 2014 11:12:32 #
Very nice first attempts and nice poses.
Now just start using some Fill Flash or reflectors to lighten the shadow areas.
Now just start using some Fill Flash or reflectors to lighten the shadow areas.
Dec 14, 2014 11:20:48 #
Roughdraft
Loc: Maryland
Thanks for the compliment. New flash is due in tomorrow. The light stand with umbrella and the reflector set are on the Christmas list.
Wahawk wrote:
Very nice first attempts and nice poses.
Now just start using some Fill Flash or reflectors to lighten the shadow areas.
Now just start using some Fill Flash or reflectors to lighten the shadow areas.
Dec 14, 2014 11:23:58 #
Roughdraft wrote:
Thanks for the compliment. New flash is due in tomorrow. The light stand with umbrella and the reflector set are on the Christmas list.
You might want to also get an "off camera cord" so you can hold or mount the flash off to the side instead of mounting directly on the camera. Plus, a diffuser for the flash is also a great idea.
Dec 14, 2014 11:31:46 #
Alright. These are not all that bad really. Always check what is behind your subject before you shoot. There is a tree coming out of the top of her head in photo#1 that may be distracting. Do not be afraid to lighten them up in post when they appear too dark. Keep an eye on your horizons. I am referring to the last one. Yes, learn how to use a fill flash. Don't be afraid to crop tighter. I am referring to photo #8. You can cut out what is behind the tree and part of that tree that she is leaning against and still have a good photo.
That last photo is pretty cool because of the way that the sun is backlighting her head. There is a term for that, but I forget what it is. This can be used very effectively when done on purpose. However, a fill flash would have helped on this even with the natural backlighting.
Long story short; So far, so good.
Tom
That last photo is pretty cool because of the way that the sun is backlighting her head. There is a term for that, but I forget what it is. This can be used very effectively when done on purpose. However, a fill flash would have helped on this even with the natural backlighting.
Long story short; So far, so good.
Tom
Dec 14, 2014 11:39:26 #
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Dec 14, 2014 11:41:05 #
Roughdraft wrote:
Some of the better attempts at outdoor portrait shots with my daughter and future grand-daughter.
The only PP done was resizing so I could post.
The only PP done was resizing so I could post.
Flash, fill, reflector, light.
Add them to your shots and you'll be in business
Dec 14, 2014 11:41:47 #
Roughdraft
Loc: Maryland
Wahawk wrote:
You might want to also get an "off camera cord" so you can hold or mount the flash off to the side instead of mounting directly on the camera. Plus, a diffuser for the flash is also a great idea.
Thanks for the advice. New YN560-IV flash is coming with a YN 560 TX transmitter. I went this route for maximum flexiblilty when shooting. My decision was based partly on information I had read here on UHH and some videos I had seen on YT.
Dec 14, 2014 11:45:10 #
Roughdraft
Loc: Maryland
tainkc wrote:
Alright. These are not all that bad really. Alwa... (show quote)
All very helpful tips thank you so much. Let the learning continue.
Dec 14, 2014 11:47:36 #
Roughdraft
Loc: Maryland
Chefneil wrote:
She has a beautiful face and I wonder if you took any closeups.
Thank you she is very photogenic. I did not take any tight shots, the main purpose was the future grand daughter.
Dec 14, 2014 11:51:09 #
Roughdraft
Loc: Maryland
oldtigger wrote:
Flash, fill, reflector, light.
Add them to your shots and you'll be in business
Add them to your shots and you'll be in business
Thanks for the feed back any critique is welcome.
I did use the built in flash a couple times during the shoot, that's what started the GAS.
New flash due in this week, light stand and reflectors on Christmas wish list.
Dec 14, 2014 11:54:44 #
Roughdraft
Loc: Maryland
Racin17 wrote:
Thanks for posting. Will we see pictures after....
A friend recently gave me a copy of PS element 7 to try out. Just need to make the time to load it and practice, practice, practice.
Dec 14, 2014 19:33:39 #
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