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Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

06/07/2008 03:25:47 PM · #1

I am shooting for a very good friend of mine next week and would like some input.

She is a singer, R&B. Her personality is fun loving and quirky. She is always smiling. I want to do something DIFFERENT. Not just your typical headshot/portrait. We are doing it in studio as it is 2,000 degrees outside.

I would like to capture her personality and something related to the music in the photograph. Sitting in a field is SO overdone.

I can photoshop if need be, but would prefer not to have to do this...

Any ideas? I just need a shove in the right direction. Anyone have R&B singer photos to display??

vxpra

Pentax K100D

06/07/2008 03:36:44 PM · #2

Originally posted by TCGuru:

We are doing it in studio as it is 2,000 degrees outside.

First, move off Venus.

Second, maybe do something fairly informal. Let her have fun, keep the session free form. Maybe have a "prop box" sitting around, hats...assorted clothing what have you.

Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount

06/07/2008 04:01:07 PM · #3

Originally posted by vxpra:

Originally posted by TCGuru:
We are doing it in studio as it is 2,000 degrees outside.

First, move off Venus.

Second, maybe do something fairly informal. Let her have fun, keep the session free form. Maybe have a "prop box" sitting around, hats...assorted clothing what have you.

Hmmmm, but I like it here ;)

Free form... I like that idea. I would like to see some R&B singers and their photos to get an idea of what she is looking for (album cover wise).

JulietNN

Canon EOS R7

06/07/2008 06:01:58 PM · #4

Can you do a classic shot. have her dress up in teh 30's, hair red lips, old microphone etc

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

06/07/2008 06:25:13 PM · #5

Originally posted by JulietNN:

Can you do a classic shot. have her dress up in teh 30's, hair red lips, old microphone etc

"Classic" shots could be from other genres as well: Big-band, punk, 60's psychedelic, etc. With any/all set-ups, I'd suggest planning to shoot/post-process each set-up as a low-key and a high-key look, in addition to more normal lighting, and try Grayscale and Duotone modes in post ... that will give you maximum flexibility in finding a photo with the right "feel" to it.

klkitchens

Pentax K-1

Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4 AF

06/07/2008 06:32:44 PM · #6

Originally posted by TCGuru:

Need a Poke in the Brain....

Me thinks you've never watched "Lonesome Dove". :) :) :)

06/07/2008 06:37:21 PM · #7

Originally posted by JulietNN:

Can you do a classic shot. have her dress up in teh 30's, hair red lips, old microphone etc

Possibly, she has a certain flare for the dramatic (which I love). Where could I get my hands on an old mike?

06/07/2008 06:37:53 PM · #8

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by JulietNN:
Can you do a classic shot. have her dress up in teh 30's, hair red lips, old microphone etc

"Classic" shots could be from other genres as well: Big-band, punk, 60's psychedelic, etc. With any/all set-ups, I'd suggest planning to shoot/post-process each set-up as a low-key and a high-key look, in addition to more normal lighting, and try Grayscale and Duotone modes in post ... that will give you maximum flexibility in finding a photo with the right "feel" to it.

I will do that, General. Thank you for the advice. :)

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/07/2008 06:38:13 PM · #9

Originally posted by HawkeyeLonewolf:

Originally posted by TCGuru:
Need a Poke in the Brain....

Me thinks you've never watched "Lonesome Dove". :) :) :)

Nope, sorry :)

Care to fill me in??

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

06/07/2008 06:50:51 PM · #10

Now that we got that out of the way, some suggestions:

- Photoshop her sitting in the middle of a field.
- Shoot her balancing her guitar on the tip of her nose.
- Close ups of her making goofy faces (see Jutilda's portfolio for inspiration)

I know - I'm no help. I do wish you luck and think you'll come up with some great stuff. ...now that you've been poked, that is. :)

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM II

06/07/2008 07:25:17 PM · #11

LOLOL! Thanks, Art :)

Alicia

Canon EOS-600D/T3i Rebel

06/07/2008 09:01:38 PM · #12

Put R&B singer in a Google image search - you might get some ideas there.

Old mic - check on eBay.

06/07/2008 09:58:59 PM · #13

Originally posted by redjulep:

Put R&B singer in a Google image search - you might get some ideas there.

Old mic - check on eBay.

Got one :) Thanks Alicia! :)

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

06/07/2008 10:28:14 PM · #14

Oh, title of the album is "Love From a Distance" :)

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

06/07/2008 10:32:04 PM · #15

incorporate binoculars

Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF for Pentax

06/07/2008 10:35:46 PM · #16

LOL Good idea :)

Long distance relationships says what?

Writing, calling, ? (what else?) *stalking?* LOL

Pug-H

Pentax K10D

06/07/2008 10:44:58 PM · #17

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

incorporate binoculars

And have her standing in a field holding semaphore flags . ;-Ã�

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

06/07/2008 10:54:35 PM · #18

Originally posted by Pug-H:

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
incorporate binoculars

And have her standing in a field holding semaphore flags . ;-Ã�

06/07/2008 10:55:53 PM · #19

You guys are crackin me up!!!

I do like the binoculars idea though :P

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

06/26/2008 08:13:29 PM · #20

Okay, I can't show you the album cover yet (was asked not to, she is not ready to share yet...) but here are the photos:

Dese

Rebecka

Thoughts?

and, as always, C&C are always warmly appreciated :)

Bebe

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

06/26/2008 08:31:32 PM · #21

Great job JoJo! They look terrific!

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II

06/26/2008 08:37:03 PM · #22

Heyyyy, thanks! I worked for about 80 hours non-stop on those images (with small sleep spats inbetween) to get them ready in just 1 week :)

My head is still kind of spinning :)

PhotoDave

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

06/26/2008 08:46:34 PM · #23

Left 1 comment so far, will try to comment more if I get a chance...

-dave