From Saturday's Bodybuilding Photoshoot -- warning: Near Nudity
Jun 6, 2012 18:00:41 #
Here are a few pics from this past Saturday's photo shoot with a local bodybuilder. He is 50 years old, an instructor and trainer at a local gym, a karate expert, and many other things. Oh, he is also very intelligent and a pleasant person.
Jun 6, 2012 18:09:32 #
I have noticed something interesting about photographers. Some photographers are very comfortable shooting landscapes and things, but are very uncomfortable photographing people, whether fully clothes or in various state of undress. Others -- a small number -- enjoy photographing people. I am not necessarily talking here about nude photos, just about photos of other human beings. I suggested to a group of very good photographers that we all chip in and hire a model sometime and see how each one views that person through the lens. They all seemed nervous about trying this.
Jun 6, 2012 18:24:25 #
Richard94611 wrote:
I have noticed something interesting about photogr... (show quote)
Sounds like a great idea. I might bring it up at my photo club meeting. Pics are awesome by the way. Looks like just natural lighting on an overcast day, or am I missing something? Nice job.
Jun 6, 2012 19:34:01 #
Richard94611 wrote:
I have noticed something interesting about photogr... (show quote)
Those look like landspeoplescape photos.
Jun 6, 2012 21:14:26 #
To me, setting is often important. It is nice to have a good setting. Sometimes I focus much more closely to the face, but in this case I wanted the scene.
Jun 6, 2012 21:16:19 #
These photos were taken at a location where I have photographed a number of times and know the lighting very well. You have to wait until after 3 pm, when the setting is entirely in what I would call "bright shade." If you photograph too early, you get mixed patches of shade and sunlight, which really spoils the results.
Jun 6, 2012 21:24:00 #
Richard94611 wrote:
To me, setting is often important. It is nice to have a good setting. Sometimes I focus much more closely to the face, but in this case I wanted the scene.
I agree, the setting is good and appropriate.
Jun 6, 2012 22:04:41 #
Richard94611 wrote:
These photos were taken at a location where I have photographed a number of times and know the lighting very well. You have to wait until after 3 pm, when the setting is entirely in what I would call "bright shade." If you photograph too early, you get mixed patches of shade and sunlight, which really spoils the results.
The lighting is great. Mottled sunshine would definately spoil it.
Jun 7, 2012 09:56:28 #
Richard94611 wrote:
Here are a few pics from this past Saturday's photo shoot with a local bodybuilder. He is 50 years old, an instructor and trainer at a local gym, a karate expert, and many other things. Oh, he is also very intelligent and a pleasant person.
Caught the animal inside.
I love the lighting. Even, but with some soft highlights.
Jun 7, 2012 10:19:51 #
Jun 7, 2012 10:52:46 #
The interesting thing is that he has a beautiful, balanced personality, including a much higher degree of serenity than most bodybuilders (and believe me I have met hundreds). He practices meditation and is widely traveled, which also contribute to this.
Jun 7, 2012 11:03:13 #
Jun 10, 2012 23:33:06 #
kegler
Loc: N. E. Indiana
Having such a great place to shoot makes me more than a little jealous. Great shots!
Jun 11, 2012 03:33:34 #
It takes a fair amount of work to find good places to shoot. It took me half a day of roaming around in the general area of this place until I discovered it. Sometimes I literally get into my car and explore the surrounding countryside to see what the possibilities are. And once you do find a place, then you have to think about where the sun will be and at what time of day you should be shooting at a spot. For instance, anytime before around 3 p.m. at this waterfall location a subject is mottled with daubs of sunlight and shade, which ruins one's photos.
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