First real event
Nov 2, 2011 00:35:11 #
Our church had it's 5th birthday this past weekend. I was asked to photograph, along with two others.
It was an interesting experience; I never thought I would be so worn out. Then there is the joy of sorting through 500+ RAW files.
Then there is the difference in equipment. We had a D90 carried by our seasoned studio photographer. He usually shoots with a DI866, aimed directly at his targets.
The next guy carries a massive 5D with a lightsphere. First time seeing one in person.
The you have me, with my D3000 and DI622. I have to stay close to the walls of the church, since I usually try to bounce. Doesn't always work, but when it does.....
Here are some of my favorite shots from the event....
It was an interesting experience; I never thought I would be so worn out. Then there is the joy of sorting through 500+ RAW files.
Then there is the difference in equipment. We had a D90 carried by our seasoned studio photographer. He usually shoots with a DI866, aimed directly at his targets.
The next guy carries a massive 5D with a lightsphere. First time seeing one in person.
The you have me, with my D3000 and DI622. I have to stay close to the walls of the church, since I usually try to bounce. Doesn't always work, but when it does.....
Here are some of my favorite shots from the event....
A friend of the wife. She loves the camera and it loves her back.
The wife and some of her friends
I find that women are at their most beautiful when they are not smiling.
One of the elders requested that I limit my B&W photos--start shooting more color.
Nov 2, 2011 09:57:38 #
The portraits are great, but cropping can be a great tool. The ceiling light in the first photo could easily be cropped away. Also the bag below the group of 5 friends.
Nov 2, 2011 10:30:07 #
Lhands wrote:
The portraits are great, but cropping can be a great tool. The ceiling light in the first photo could easily be cropped away. Also the bag below the group of 5 friends.
I agree, a little creative cropping will help some, great shots though...
Mike
Nov 2, 2011 10:51:19 #
Nov 2, 2011 21:58:24 #
Here is my update to my first photo.
I am still looking at the one of the five friends. That was actually a table and chair at the bottom of the pic, but it is still distracting.
I am still looking at the one of the five friends. That was actually a table and chair at the bottom of the pic, but it is still distracting.
Nov 2, 2011 22:21:08 #
She is a beautiful woman and i felt the bkg. overpowered her, so i quickly cropped, and darkened the bkg., very nice work, i love B&W
Nov 2, 2011 22:31:38 #
Again the white and the bkg. can be eliminated to accentuate the beauty of the model. I added to her hair on the left and eliminated the man on piano
Nov 2, 2011 22:33:34 #
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Dec 3, 2011 14:36:37 #
Dec 3, 2011 14:56:44 #
Great B&W photos, not to many photogs do this anymore, your
color shot it really good too..
color shot it really good too..
Dec 5, 2011 11:11:36 #
1eyedjack wrote:
Great B&W photos, not to many photogs do this anymore, your
color shot it really good too..
color shot it really good too..
Thank you. I am a huge fan of B&W photography. Some say that only certain shots should be B&W, but I do not agree.
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