My first 'studio' shots - DPChallenge Forums

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

02/06/2004 08:48:51 PM · #1

Just took these shots for a friendly favour and wondered if anyone has any comments or tips on shooting this kind of thing.

The subject wanted them done to bring out a side to her that people don't often see.

Thanks.

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

02/06/2004 09:01:35 PM · #2

Mind if I play around with one of these?

TooCool

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

02/06/2004 09:04:36 PM · #3

I like this one the best compositionally...

but your skin tones don't quite look right. Not having done any portraitures, I can't help out with these issues though...

02/07/2004 03:01:04 AM · #4

Originally posted by jmsetzler:

Mind if I play around with one of these?

No problem at all. I'd be very interested to see what could be done with them.

Ron, I didn't necessarily want completely natural tones - certainly not on the first one anyway, but maybe the second two really need to look very natural. Thanks.

Artifacts

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

02/07/2004 03:39:01 AM · #5

I agree this one is the best compositionally...

I would have changed her color a little and NeatImaged a bit to get this...

General

Kodak Z7590

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

02/07/2004 03:45:25 AM · #6

Can you please tell how did you change the skin tone, you really done a great job

Message edited by author 2004-02-07 03:46:31.

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

02/07/2004 05:52:39 AM · #7

Originally posted by stdavidson:

I would have changed her color a little and NeatImaged a bit to get this...

Yup, that's definitely the one - exactly as intended in fact. I don't yet have NeatImage (on a Mac) so I'd have to work into it a lot to achieve such a smooth result, which I haven't had time to do. The colour adjustments for the skin are perfect. Nice job Steve, and please do post your colour tweaks.

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

02/07/2004 09:29:54 AM · #8

The skin tone problem here is likely because of two different types of light being used. The skin does have a yellowish hue in places.

I also like the second photo in this set. It makes a nice black and white :)

tkalect

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

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

02/07/2004 11:58:47 AM · #9

Can you explain in detail how you did a skintone and smothnes change stdavidson?

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

02/07/2004 01:33:33 PM · #10

Originally posted by jmsetzler:

It was actually just one type of tungsten light - and yes it did look a bit yellow in places. The colour adjustments definitely improve this.

Any chance of seeing the mono version?

Can't wait for Mac version of NeatImage too.

Message edited by author 2004-02-07 13:33:50.

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

02/07/2004 02:23:49 PM · #11

THIS is my b/w toned version of the photo, but don't stop here. I would reshoot these and work with the light some more..

soup

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

02/07/2004 02:52:22 PM · #12

i took a shot at converting to BW as well
details in image description

i like the 1st photo quite a bit, even though its a bit blown out - seems to have the most emotion in it...

Message edited by author 2004-02-07 14:52:39.

hsteg

Fujifilm X-T20

02/07/2004 03:01:52 PM · #13

2nd is definately the best.

GinaRothfels

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Olympus 8mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko Digital ED Fisheye PRO Lens

02/07/2004 05:45:20 PM · #14

Had a try at black & white as well, starting from stdavidson's neatimaged version. Two different versions depending on the look you are trying for:

Jacko

Canon EOS-20D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

02/07/2004 05:51:12 PM · #15

Being a macro guy, I really like the third one. lol. But seriously, I like how the eye is isolated in that shot since the face has a high key look to it. Nice pics.

BrennanOB

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

02/07/2004 05:57:26 PM · #16

While I like the second shot and the improved color balance is much nicer, if the intent of the shoot was to bring out a side of the subject less often seen, then the first shot does what you wanted to do better than the second. It is a more striking graphic image and more removed from everyday life than the other two.
I'm new to this site so I couldn't figure out how to embed a shot, but below is my quick and dirty photoshop session to white out the backround which I found a compositional distraction, and I darkened up the face with difference in layers. I may be wrong, but I don't think so;)

//www.pbase.com/image/25845355

jgal76

Nikon D70

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

02/07/2004 06:26:16 PM · #17

gotta say 'M' is my favourite of the 3.

Artifacts

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

02/07/2004 07:00:56 PM · #18

Originally posted by stdavidson:

I agree this one is the best compositionally...

I would have changed her color a little and NeatImaged a bit to get this...

I agree with John that two different types of lighting were probably used or the white balence was not set right. That is why applying color balence in Photoshop helped to improve it.

The color could be improved more, but I think the settings I used were:
Cyan-Red + 20
Magenta-Green - 10
Yellow-Blue + 25

TerryGee

02/07/2004 07:10:58 PM · #19

Originally posted by stdavidson:

I would have changed her color a little and NeatImaged a bit to get this...

Neat image made a huge difference on this image...great job!
BTW, here's my stab at a B&W also using the neat imaged shot

Message edited by author 2004-02-07 22:17:57.

TerryGee

02/07/2004 08:17:02 PM · #20

also a sepia version

Message edited by author 2004-02-07 20:23:37.

Ecce_Signum

02/07/2004 08:28:44 PM · #21

I'm no expert and learning more every thread I read in here, but I think the watch and bracelet detract from the overall beauty of the shot regardless of b/w, sepia or as shot.

GoldBerry

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

02/07/2004 09:58:41 PM · #22

Seriously, don't neat image the photos, you completely lose the feel of her 'self' and her body and the feel of her skin. I think these images are a great start and the eye shot has great detail and shows some cool creativity. The second photo could be cool but the cleavage isn't flattering, not sure why.

Message edited by author 2004-02-07 21:59:59.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

02/07/2004 10:05:02 PM · #23

Originally posted by TerryGee:

also a sepia version

Terry, your version rocks! beautiful job of conversion to sepia, you found just the right tone IMO.

soup