Head Shot, what do you all think?
Dec 14, 2012 08:19:06 #
Still working with my new lights, I am not a professional by any means but would like to know what you all think, he face seems a little bright to me, anyone else feel the same?
Dec 14, 2012 08:37:57 #
I am not a professional by no means either, but the color seems off a little? Cute pose though.
Dec 14, 2012 08:46:14 #
Dec 14, 2012 08:58:26 #
Emmasmom wrote:
I agree and I am not sure why. I am using two umbrella lights.
It's a cute photo,,,,but I am curious. How did you meter this?? In camera using only the histogram and LCD as your guide? There are those that will say a lightmeter is not needed these days,,but this example tells me otherwise.
I think this photo would be awesome if metered for the light properly and a custom white balance was done prior to the shoot. Did you some pp also,,,the color looks off to me.
Dec 14, 2012 09:17:43 #
I just put my camera to manual and used the settings that were recomended on a youtube video I watched ( I know real professtional :-)) and then just started shooting.
Dec 14, 2012 09:33:16 #
Emmasmom wrote:
I just put my camera to manual and used the settings that were recomended on a youtube video I watched ( I know real professtional :-)) and then just started shooting.
Then you are kind of guessing. These are strobes you are using, right?? You could adjust the power on them,,,move them or stop your camera down (larger number f stop) but that will change your DOF. I do agree,,it looks a bit overexposed, but it is definately cute :)
Dec 14, 2012 09:43:37 #
Dec 14, 2012 10:01:05 #
Emmasmom wrote:
No, unbrella lights it's a constant light.
Does your in camera meter show a proper exposure then? If it does, do some minor tweaking like I mentioned before. Good luck.
Dec 14, 2012 10:05:54 #
The head will look better if you put some more light on the body; at the moment it forms too much of a contrast.
I suggest that you try putting one of the lights to hit the background behind the head, adjust the position of the light on the face to include some or all of the body and bring out the detail of the shoulder and folds of the girls top.
The head would look better IMHO if it is shot in focus and the background out of focus.
This is best achieved with a wide aperture and careful focussing. Save the soft focus shots for when she is a grandma:D
You don't say what camera or lens you are using.
I suggest that you try putting one of the lights to hit the background behind the head, adjust the position of the light on the face to include some or all of the body and bring out the detail of the shoulder and folds of the girls top.
The head would look better IMHO if it is shot in focus and the background out of focus.
This is best achieved with a wide aperture and careful focussing. Save the soft focus shots for when she is a grandma:D
You don't say what camera or lens you are using.
Dec 14, 2012 10:07:35 #
Just a cheap Canon Rebel, nothing fancy at all and the lens is just the short lens that came with it.
Dec 14, 2012 20:38:22 #
If you have a photo editing software its an easy fix. with just taking some of the red look out of the photo.
I really hope u dont mind me showing u. Mine is Corel Paintshop Pro X3
Dec 14, 2012 20:43:43 #
Dec 14, 2012 22:13:37 #
much better and that is the software I have also, was going to play with it tonight, and thanks! :thumbup:
Dec 15, 2012 07:05:41 #
Sherman
Loc: Lancashire; England
Try using a diferent white balance and always focus on the eyes, It' just a little soft and not sharp enough. Dont give up trying.
Dec 15, 2012 07:06:21 #
Sherman
Loc: Lancashire; England
Try using a diferent white balance and always focus on the eyes, It' just a little soft and not sharp enough. Dont give up trying.
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