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07/30/2009 12:47:44 PM · #1
I just started working out of a space with beautiful natural light. I did some experimenting yesterday as these wicked, mean old, thunderstorm clouds moved in...making things interesting, to say the least. I really dig the place and hope to make it my home.



It was a fun shoot and lasted about 40 minutes but hell making adjustments every few seconds with the bounce card and reflectors, as the light changed drastically every few seconds.



There's one with studio lights. I kept it to the side with a brolly for fill, if things got ugly...which it kinda did.

Message edited by author 2009-07-30 17:15:27.
07/30/2009 05:31:42 PM · #2
Here's one more for a bump...

07/30/2009 06:13:36 PM · #3
The images look lovely. I can see that you handled the changing light well, but totally get what you mean about it changing every few seconds. I feel like that is my biggest enemy when I shoot outdoors. I like the predictable calm of shooting in studio better; but lately I've grown a little bored with that calm -- not enough challenge. I've done a lot more outdoor work lately with my clients than I would have a year or two ago for just this reason.

I think your best bet is a mix of the two -- use that lovely light when you can, but mix it up some with lighted stuff too.
07/30/2009 06:14:37 PM · #4
I like the natural catch lights... i'm assuming the windows/doors are fairly large??
08/06/2009 03:54:43 AM · #5
Here is proof to all the amateur photographers that complain that they don't have expensive lighting for portraits.
I think its actually the number one excuse I hear for not doing portraits.

Great job using the available and ever changing light!


08/06/2009 09:37:25 AM · #6
Good work, Steve, nice to see this aspect of your photography. (I think of you as a street photographer with mad skilz in the food photography business as well.)
08/06/2009 12:01:07 PM · #7
Actually, what I'm trying to create is a Studio Collective where local Photographers can come in for an hour or two at $35. They can use the space, reflectors, holding stands, the backdrop (I just bought) with a white roll. If they want a different backdrop color...buy it and contribute it to the cause. That helps everyone out and keeps costs reasonable.

I do have Hensel Monolights with a softbox that people could use at an extra cost...but I need to think that through a bit more.

That's a test shot with the backdrop right after I set it up.



and one with a small sheet of black paper.

Again, all with natural light. It's a slight challenge but easy at the same time. My next venture is going to be some food for stock which might be easier, as I can blow out the highlights and bg.

Anyone interested in seeing the space please contact me. -Cheers

Message edited by author 2009-08-06 12:28:48.
08/06/2009 01:06:34 PM · #8
Great images! I think a collective is a great idea - I wish I lived near enough to take advantage of it. I thought of doing something similar here, but I don't think there's the market for it.
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