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Aug 6, 2020 16:51:52   #
Thanks ED!
that last pic really has my attention :)
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Aug 6, 2020 15:24:53   #
Nice examples!
That's a very impressive -classy flash shot Thomas!
I do like fill flash, prefer to set power manually, but with camera bracket, fast moving, I'm starting to play with ttl. The quantum flash is the best I've used so far( ttl). But, it is awkward.
I'm wondering if there is a small bulb flash I could mount on the bracket.. Have the main unit and power pack on hip?
I gotta get a custom set up, before I have to start getting custom clothes made also :)
Thanks again! Excellent advise!
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Jul 31, 2020 15:34:20   #
Thomas902 wrote:
Wonderful that you found merit in Ed's and my thoughts here BermBuster.
Ed is a superb educator with VAST diversity in his commercial experience...
While I'm limited to bridal and fashion genre...

I didn't initial mention much about your concern: "Brides that have "Paid" for makeup, esp with the really dark above the eyes, makes me look bad" If you are shooting wedding events BermBuster then fill flash is SOP... while it's best to have it "Off Camera" (I've assisted wedding shooters and carried a speedlight on a monopod for this purpose). Other highly successful wedding event shooters will simply mount a speedlight on top their camera and diligently dial back power to compliment ambient not overpower it... I've found -1.7 to be a good starting point...

BermBuster there are actually products to provide a "glow" to selective areas of the face... MAC Strobe Cream Hydratant Lumineux is a product I've used. It is applied either under the foundation base or atop for a more pronounced "luminescence" It is appropriate with brides with deep set eyes... However if you enlist the talent of a bridal MUA they will certainly know how to handle this challenge... Just be certain to let them know that have have concerns about "dark above the eyes"

Hope this helps... please stay safe... practice social distancing and wear a mask in public... thank you
Wonderful that you found merit in Ed's and my thou... (show quote)


That is awesome!-thanks a lot for those suggestions!
I try to use off camera flash as much as possible, just recently got a flash bracket, to start using that again (as fill). That's great you shared a starting point.
Last shoot I was on, my battery pack failed, for my 400ws strobes in soft boxes. Had to scramble for a couple flashes, only had a trigger for one --off camera.. Hate having flash on camera body... But was able to semi salvage a catastrophe :)
Thanks again! Sure appreciate the input!
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Jul 30, 2020 14:31:38   #
Thanks Ed and Thomas!!! That's exactly the kind of advise I was looking for!
Sorry for the delay... Travelling cross country, new phone, new laptop. All my spare time lagging apps and updates.. Reconfiguring Photoshop.. Set me back a bunch!
Thank you very much for taking the time and writing such concise and thoughtful answers!!
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Feb 17, 2020 11:01:39   #
Yeah I've not been happy with any from there that I've tried. But to be honest, I haven't tried them since I moved to another state.
I think if there is some type accreditation, It might be wise to look for those who have it first, but not sure what that is.
I have someone who works retail, and has a lady customer who used to do makeup on Hollywood sets, and moved to the area recently.
I'm trying to connect with her. Maybe I can find out what training or credentials to look for, or where to find people who know what they are doing.
Good hair stylus people seem to be much easier to find... :)
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Feb 16, 2020 13:15:22   #
Hi all!
Here is something I run into a lot, and don't have an answer. "How to find a good Makeup artist" - Or, where to start.
Many girls don't do makeup very well, and if they ask me for help..I'm definitely no expert. I've approached makeup people in large stores, but they seem to be more leaning to the Álice Cooper' look, Rather than a nice natural look.
Brides that have "Paid" for makeup, esp with the really dark above the eyes, makes me look bad.
Any Suggestions where to start?? Thomas902 any ideas??
This info might be good for all portrait photographers, so that's why I'm asking here.
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Apr 10, 2019 18:16:08   #
bleirer wrote:
One thing that is changing the value of P is that on some cameras you can see the live histogram and simulated exposure in the viewfinder, and you always could scroll through six equivalent P exposures, so one could do a lot just by selecting different parts of the scene until the histogram and the simulation looks right, or see that it will need hdr, lock the best exposure or bracket, and Bob's your uncle.


I almost switched to Sony for that neat "simulated exposure"... but when you start adding flash, don't think it will help much.
But now, if were are using constant lighting..not strobes... that would be great.
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Apr 10, 2019 18:10:36   #
canon Lee wrote:
......I discovered that all I need to do is bring my camera close to the window in M mode and shoot ambient with those settings. followed by a flash for the interior. I don't expect to get a perfect window pull and interior shot all in one shot, which leaves me with getting 2 shots and masking in the window. It has in fact saved me some time. It is only the window pulls that I have to shoot ambient and flash, not rooms with no windows..


I generally drop background (Window) exposure 1 to 1 ⅔, and start with these settings, using flash to fill the rest. I finally invested in a light meter, and triggers...primarily for setting flash. I can now fire my flashes with the light meter, and get my lights set, before ever taking the first shot.
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Apr 10, 2019 17:50:26   #
nadelewitz wrote:
......Sounds like you are calling different "interpretations" of an exposure in different modes...P, M, A, S...as differences in the meter.

There's the same meter in all exposure modes. All modes should give the same exposure at the same view...spot, centerweighted, evaluative, averaging, etc. Different aperture/shutter speed combinations, yes, but all equivalent exposures.


I was addressing using the camera as a "Light Meter". I agree that the same meter works in all modes. But measuring light is quickest in "Manual" mode.
Since I love Eds illustrations, I tried to make a couple myself, to explain it better..I hope...


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Apr 10, 2019 11:45:54   #
To verify... put your camera in "M"mode, point it at something and set exposure to dead center..now start pointing camera in different directions and notice how the meter moves up or down as the light changes.(make sure auto ISO is off).
Try again in "P"mode... you'll see settings change, but not meter.
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Apr 10, 2019 11:40:16   #
canon Lee wrote:
How accurate would it be to use the "P" mode as a light meter? I never use "P" mode and use M or A for my shoots, but what if I need a light meter to measure, lets say a window, and then use flash for the room? How accurate is the light meter in a camera in that mode?


Unless things have changed(Canon anyways), "M"mode is the only mode that is really a "Light Meter".."reflective light meter"...
the other modes I believe the meter shows 'exposure compensation'.
I used to use my camera a lot as a "light meter"..by putting it in "M"mode and measuring light. Then change to whatever Mode I wanted to set exposure for chosen subject.
If something is far off or really important not to blow out... I put it on 'spot meter', as the metering modes will affect the meter reading.

To verify... put your camera in "M"mode, point it at something and set exposure to dead center..now start pointing camera in different directions and notice how the meter moves up or down as the light changes.(make sure auto ISO is off).
Try again in "P"mode... you'll see settings change, but not meter.
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Jan 30, 2019 18:01:18   #
Thats great that you have several flashes. I can see this being very handy for outdoor portraits. The biggest drawback for me outdoors, is lack of of power. You could easily combine 4 flashes in one modifier, and the more you turn down each individual flash, the quicker they recycle..and the longer the batteries last.
Remember 2 flashes are only 1 stop brighter than 1, 4 flashes are only 1 stop brighter than 2, and 8 flashes are only 1 stop brighter than 4.
EL Shapiro can really get specific on light placement, and has helped me tremendously.
Good luck!
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Apr 7, 2018 14:22:44   #
Know the feeling! My Main ride is a lifted Grand Cherokee now, Carries an ice chest, drone , camera gear, and sometimes passengers! no hard corer stuff. No hard jostles, and I don't limp after a day on the trail!
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Apr 7, 2018 01:11:13   #
It was 10yrs ago when I parked my Jeep. Then moved away. But I can't seem to find them online, tried to contact the only member I have contact info for, and he died last year. I checked the cal4wheel association directory, and they are no longer listed. I guess they are gone! It was a 20yr old club when I started running with them.
Victor Valley was a little too hard core for me, learned allot, but cost allot in repairs :)
Inland empire was a nice , easy going,family orientated group. It was a bit of a drive for me(they meet in Redlands), so I didn't make many meetings.
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Apr 5, 2018 23:57:08   #
Good to hear it was a fairly minor repair. I've had a problem losing connection (android phone) and mine wandered into a pole at 3', broke one of the forward legs off. Luckily it was only $30 for the leg with motor.
Are you with a Jeep club? I used to go out with a club out of Costa Mesa, canyon crawlers(?) Mainly to Big Bear and Anza Berrego. also ran with inland valley and victor valley 4wheelers.
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