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06/03/2005 10:05:07 AM · #1 |
Had my first engagement photo shoot yesterday, here are some that I have worked up so far. Feel free to comment.
-danny
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06/03/2005 10:08:38 AM · #2 |
Great pictures. 067 is my fav.
I love the lighting in all of them. what did you use for lighting ? |
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06/03/2005 10:10:02 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by gaurawa:
Great pictures. 067 is my fav.
I love the lighting in all of them. what did you use for lighting ? |
Thanks, the lighting was really quite simple... it was my silver reflector being held by none other than the wonderful laurielblack :-) Biggest thing was finding shaded areas to shoot at 11 am in the morning :-)
-danny |
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06/03/2005 10:12:47 AM · #4 |
Those are wonderful. Your very good.
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06/03/2005 10:29:32 AM · #5 |
Maybe I should renegotiate my fee... making him look so darned good is bound to be worth a lens or two... ;o)
Just kidding...the shots are wonderful and I think you did a great job in capturing the couple's personality and love for one another. Beautiful work!!! And...thanks for letting me tag along and learn a thing or three about this photography stuff. :o)
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06/03/2005 10:30:41 AM · #6 |
I love all of them but the last one I would have to say is my fave one and then the one that looks like its framed is beautiful,,All absolutely beautiful shots!!!
Great work!!!! |
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06/03/2005 10:37:24 AM · #7 |
These are quite good especially for your first time out. Did you use a reflector? Their faces are lit but there's no shadowing so I'm assuming you didn't use a flash. I'm sure they'll love them.
Message edited by author 2005-06-03 11:30:29. |
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06/03/2005 10:40:16 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by GoldBerry:
These are quite good especially for your first time out. Did you use a reflector? They're faces are lit but there's no shadowing so I'm assuming you didn't use a flash. I'm sure they'll love them. |
First time out with an engagement couple shoot ;-)
Yes a silver reflector was used. I wanted to be able to just concentrate the light on the subjects and not flood the whole seen with a flash. :-)
-danny |
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06/03/2005 10:56:06 AM · #9 |
Yessssssss...... beautiful work - well done!!!! Gotta go get a reflector now.....
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06/03/2005 11:30:08 AM · #10 |
| I prefer no reflector, but that's a personal choice. |
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06/03/2005 11:33:56 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by GoldBerry:
I prefer no reflector, but that's a personal choice. |
No flash, no reflector, then how do you illuminate your subjects that are either backlit or in shade? 
-danny |
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06/03/2005 11:36:10 AM · #12 |
so you leave their faces in shadow? or turn them into the sunshine which is usually way to bright?
Originally posted by GoldBerry:
I prefer no reflector, but that's a personal choice. |
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06/03/2005 11:42:54 AM · #13 |
| Very nice work. Beautiful captures! |
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06/03/2005 11:45:43 AM · #14 |
| Absolutely beautiful! O67 is easily my fav. Terrific work Danny! |
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06/03/2005 11:54:13 AM · #15 |
I've never had a problem with subjects being backlit or too dark on a regular sunny day, it's just from experience..and knowing how to move them and myself to get the most out of the natural elements. On a super bright summer day I've shot family pictures in the shade with no fill or reflector, you just have to pick the right spot that provides enough natural light.
Again, it's a personal choice. Most people do what they are taught and I was taught to use the elements instead of more gear. :-)
Message edited by author 2005-06-03 11:55:08. |
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06/03/2005 11:57:50 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by GoldBerry:
I've never had a problem with subjects being backlit or too dark on a regular sunny day, it's just from experience..and knowing how to move them and myself to get the most out of the natural elements. On a super bright summer day I've shot family pictures in the shade with no fill or reflector, you just have to pick the right spot that provides enough natural light.
Again, it's a personal choice. Most people do what they are taught and I was taught to use the elements instead of more gear. :-) |
And you cant post them for comparison because your website is down and you have no where to post them :( |
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06/03/2005 12:03:02 PM · #17 |
there are lots of free sites that she could show us examples of what shes talking about ...
Originally posted by moodville:
Originally posted by GoldBerry:
I've never had a problem with subjects being backlit or too dark on a regular sunny day, it's just from experience..and knowing how to move them and myself to get the most out of the natural elements. On a super bright summer day I've shot family pictures in the shade with no fill or reflector, you just have to pick the right spot that provides enough natural light.
Again, it's a personal choice. Most people do what they are taught and I was taught to use the elements instead of more gear. :-) |
And you cant post them for comparison because your website is down and you have no where to post them :( |
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06/03/2005 12:04:36 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by GoldBerry:
I've never had a problem with subjects being backlit or too dark on a regular sunny day, it's just from experience.. |
This is not my first photoshoot by any means, so I have racked up hours of experience myself. And I have found, through experience that to prevent 'hot spots' using dappled shade from trees, or having too dark of subject with properly exposed backgrounds, or properly exposed subjects with blown out backgrounds, you need to minimize the amount of dynamic range between the two. In order to do that, supplimental lighting is needed. Most often used on the subject (people in these shots). A camera can not record all the range between the bright sunlight and the shade where you have your subjects, so you end having to choose which you're going to expose for and then bring the other element into range.
Originally posted by GoldBerry:
..and knowing how to move them and myself to get the most out of the natural elements. On a super bright summer day I've shot family pictures in the shade with no fill or reflector, you just have to pick the right spot that provides enough natural light. |
So which do you loose, the detail in your subjects in the shade, or the detail in the bright sunlit area that may be behind them? How do you add any interest or depth to your subjects with the flat shade light?
Originally posted by GoldBerry:
Again, it's a personal choice. Most people do what they are taught and I was taught to use the elements instead of more gear. :-) |
I used the elements as well. I found nice shade areas that would minimize the hot spots. I use 1 reflector held by an assistant. To me, this is about as minimal as it gets... personal choice perhaps, but to me it was more a professional choice.
-danny |
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06/03/2005 12:04:44 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by GoldBerry:
I've never had a problem with subjects being backlit or too dark on a regular sunny day, it's just from experience..and knowing how to move them and myself to get the most out of the natural elements. On a super bright summer day I've shot family pictures in the shade with no fill or reflector, you just have to pick the right spot that provides enough natural light.
Again, it's a personal choice. Most people do what they are taught and I was taught to use the elements instead of more gear. :-) |
I would also like to see theses pictures you talk about and what camera settings you used. |
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06/03/2005 12:07:21 PM · #20 |
i think they are wonderful...my favs are 67 153 and 53
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06/03/2005 12:10:38 PM · #21 |
| Wow, Danny! I really like them. It looks like you used a gold filter. Very nice use of lighting and they look very professional. |
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06/03/2005 12:14:52 PM · #22 |
| The one in the stone frame is beautiful. What a perfect location. The posing is great also. As for it being engage-y, well, who's that woman coming between them? Maybe not the best symbolism for a long marriage. I didn't say that to detract from your excellent craftsmanship. I think it's a wonderful picture and by far my favorite of the group. |
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06/03/2005 12:17:11 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by pcody:
The one in the stone frame is beautiful. What a perfect location. The posing is great also. As for it being engage-y, well, who's that woman coming between them? Maybe not the best symbolism for a long marriage. I didn't say that to detract from your excellent craftsmanship. I think it's a wonderful picture and by far my favorite of the group. |
I like that shot too.... that image was just a fun shot taken to get more relaxed with the couple and have some fun. Up until then we were all a bit stiff, but that helped break the tension and allow for some better shots later on in the shoot.
-danny |
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06/03/2005 12:20:35 PM · #24 |
These are great photographs. My fav has to be 53 where they are resting on the log. As it is an engagement shoot, the showing of the ring is a must for me. So this one is great. I love 151 too, with their feet in the water.
The lighting is just right, very nice. |
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06/03/2005 12:20:41 PM · #25 |
great job, good use of lighting AND reflector. I wish I had one since we love taking shots of my daughter and her friends. My wife doesn't get bothered by leaf shadows and hotspots on the body but I think it's annoying. #0060 has a weird highlight on her chest below the copyright, is that an error with the copyright and not on the original? Just noticed it.
Again, Great job I bet they loved them.
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