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09/14/2010 10:22:54 AM · #1 |
I'm doing more and more personal portrait sessions. When I'm doing a shoot with a friend, I tend to be optimistic about some shots and reveal the shot to them. But then I realized that the editing stage is really important so maybe just keep them focused on the the shoot itself, rather than what on the little screen.
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09/14/2010 10:25:00 AM · #2 |
NOw that I think about it, photography isn't the mystery that it used to be. Maybe some people require and are comfortable knowing that what's on the screen is important, but that my edit will be important as well.
I love these conversations with myself ;) |
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09/14/2010 10:28:18 AM · #3 |
I wouldn't. Too many times I've had a photo that looks wonderful on the back that really doesn't turn out satisfactorily. A little too soft, etc. I'd be afraid that they'd look forward to seeing that photo and be disappointed when it didn't show up in the proofs.
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09/14/2010 10:28:36 AM · #4 |
hardly ever do i show the back of the camera. even when shooting tethered i typically don't allow anyone to see the monitor. once you give up control, it's hard to get it back. if they're REALLY insistent, i start seeing red flags that i'm in for a rough road...
the thing is, even with our 'trained' eye, it's easy for us to misjudge the quality of what we're seeing in the lcd; one of the last thing's you want is to show something that looks good in the lcd, but turns out to be unusable. |
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09/14/2010 10:32:24 AM · #5 |
| good point. I was actually thinking the other way around (photo would look better after edit) - but it would be even worse in the scenario you propose (missing a flaw on the LCD). New policy. Thanks. |
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09/14/2010 10:34:36 AM · #6 |
| Only on the rare occassion do I show whats on the LCD. And if and when I do I inform them that what they see on the back may not be what they get if they get it at all. |
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09/14/2010 10:40:28 AM · #7 |
| I mostly take photos of things that can't express an opinion on anything, so it doesn't really relate, but I agree with the folks who have said the photos do sometimes look better on the LCD. Unfortunately it happens far too often. I'll think I have an amazing capture, only to be really disappointed once it's on my monitor. |
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09/14/2010 10:54:20 AM · #8 |
| I sometimes take pictures for people's ID cards at work, and I usually show them that, just for expression or to make sure they didn't blink or twitch or something. And sometimes I show people something I just shot like a landscape or some object. I always tell people that you can't tell about the picture quality from the little screen ... |
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09/14/2010 11:00:54 AM · #9 |
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09/14/2010 11:18:10 AM · #10 |
| Yes I do, but after reading what everyone wrote, I may change that habit. |
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09/14/2010 12:23:12 PM · #11 |
I do--I think it gives the person important feedback for posed shots; it makes them feel that they are doing a good job posing, and helps the person relax and do even better. It makes it an even better "team" effort IMHO.
With young kids, I think it also makes it more fun to see some shots. (I'm talking 10 and up at least--my experience base--not toddlers.)
In fact, if you are showing them a few shots during the session, they're not going to remember one in particular. And if they do, and I said, well, that one had some issues... so what? Unless none of them turn out, I don't see it as a problem.
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09/14/2010 12:25:19 PM · #12 |
Have you people no shame???
Yeah, it's like murphy's law isn't it - The shot that looks fantastic on the LCD is soft when you come to edit it. The one immediately afterwards where you've *just* missed the moment, that's usually sharp. |
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09/14/2010 01:22:26 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by tate:
I'm doing more and more personal portrait sessions. When I'm doing a shoot with a friend, I tend to be optimistic about some shots and reveal the shot to them. But then I realized that the editing stage is really important so maybe just keep them focused on the the shoot itself, rather than what on the little screen.
What do you think? |
I use the LCD to show what I'm doing and what I need them to do.
For instance, to show a model where my key light is coming from and what I need her to do to interact with it. Also, things such as how I'd like to tweak a pose.
I spend considerable amount to time "getting it right" in-camera, and generally show them unedited proofs anyway, so having them view at a tiny LCD, IMO, won't hurt their opinion of the photos. Usually here, "OMG, I love it!"
Message edited by author 2010-09-14 13:26:17.
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09/14/2010 01:25:20 PM · #14 |
Yes I do it.
It helps the person who I am shooting have an idea on my vision. It also gives them confidence in themselves and in my work when they see a quick product.
It usually puts a big smile on their face and they get all pumped up.
I would suggest it to everyone. |
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09/14/2010 01:29:41 PM · #15 |
I just did a shoot for a friend's daughter. They looked at them on the screen. Once I did my post processing and showed them the final products, they asked about other pictures that I had taken. Unfortunately those were not good once they hit the computer. I had to let them know that the one's that I chose to post process were the best of the bunch. I don't think I will be showing anyone anymore. I think that it gets their hopes up on shots that may not make the cut.
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09/14/2010 02:07:07 PM · #16 |
If I shooting pictures of children, I've found that it helps tremendously to let them see themselves. They are then much more willing to keep shooting. :)
Grown-ups, not so much so, but it has helped with some.
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09/14/2010 04:19:06 PM · #17 |
If you aren't giving the subject the pictures, show them if they ask.
Otherwise don't show them. Wait till you've PP them. That little screen is too deceptive. |
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09/14/2010 04:33:20 PM · #18 |
I used to show but don't anymore for all the same reasons... plus it invites the dreaded "gosh you've such a nice camera!"
Message edited by author 2010-09-14 16:33:35. |
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09/14/2010 04:39:05 PM · #19 |
I used to, but it never did any good. That's what I get for being a professional shoe photographer.
Message edited by author 2010-09-14 16:39:17. |
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09/14/2010 04:44:42 PM · #20 |
I did a student/mom shoot at my son's school a year or so ago. I had a tethered laptop and some of the mom's would want to see the photo and at least one or two made comments about their double chin or something. I disconnected the laptop after a couple of those and I wouldn't let people look. Mainly it was an issue of time in that case. I have shot some babies/kids and let the parents see the LCD once in awhile if I captured a perfect moment, but as mentioned, you run the risk of there being technical issues and the image doesn't come out as good as expected.
I guess it's a case-by-case judgment for me and generally I will avoid it. |
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