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09/18/2005 08:00:05 PM · #1 |
Hey all, here's some shots from my shoot of the Binghamton Township Historical Society's annual One-room Schoolhouse Reunion, like I promised! Overall, it went well. I was able to pick up 3 clip lamps and some GE Reveal bulbs that morning, so I had a decent light source for the portrait shots. Maybe not professional-grade equipment, but it works perfect for me. There were five groups shots, from the five different one-room schoolhouses represented. Here are two of them:
I'm pleased with them, although the background bugs me. My fabric background wasn't large enough, and the reunion was held in an old church hall, where the paint was peeling off the walls and such. So it's not a uniform color and texture, but this was the only space to do it in, and the black covers up the worst of the paint damage. All the folks really got into this, though, and seemed to have a lot of fun with it. I offered 5x7 prints of each of the group shots, and actually sold 31 prints. I'm splitting the profits with the Historical Society, so in the end, I'll probably get $30, which is awesome! I didn't charge anything for fees because my grandmother is part of the group...being family has perks, huh?
Here's two others from the day:
I really like this shot. It's from the museum collection, which is housed in the old chapel, so all the lighting is from stained glass windows. It just has an old feel that really appeals to me. I'm going to play with some selective de-sat and see what I can make of this, but I'll probably ask the society to sign a release for this one, so I can use it myself.
This ol' gent is holding a picture of himself and his class, taken about 60 years ago outside his schoolhouse. It was just one of those perfect moments, very nostalgic. After his wife took one, I asked if I could too.
So there you have it, my first gig. It was a blast, the people were really friendly and easy to work with, and it was great seeing them get excited over having their picture taken. I'm curious what the photographers out there have to say...let me know what you think of all this, if you please!
edit: spelling
Message edited by author 2005-09-18 20:01:43.
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09/18/2005 08:03:40 PM · #2 |
Glad to hear you a had great time doing it.
The white balance is way off on the last 2 pics, maybe you can correct it in Photoshop or another editing program..
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09/18/2005 08:07:09 PM · #3 |
Good first job. I agree about ps and the last two shots. Just a thought, next time you shoot a large group, turn your backdrop sideways and if it isn't wide enough don't shoot the full bodied shots. Shoot like you did and this way the backdrop should be wide enough to accomodate your group.
Good improvising on your part with the lights.
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09/18/2005 09:47:09 PM · #4 |
Yay for your first shoot! As you do more of these I'm sure you'll learn what works and what doesn't and learn to improvise when something doesn't quite go your way. Good job on selling 31 of those prints!
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09/18/2005 11:25:31 PM · #5 |
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09/18/2005 11:25:31 PM · #6 |
Thanks for the comments guys!
Next time for sure, I'll do much better on backgrounds! It's really bugging me that I messed it up. I guess what matters is that I learned a lot.
As for the last two, I should have set the white balance on the camera before shooting. Like I said, it was an old chapel and all the light came in through old stained glass which was, you guessed it, yellow. So, it's WAY off. On the other hand, I kind of like it. To me at least, if feels old, almost like a sepia-toned shot.
*sigh* All these things to keep in mind...I should make a cheat card to carry with me...lol
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