How Do You Shoot A Senior? - DPChallenge Forums

08/15/2008 08:34:00 PM · #1

My solution...... as many ways as you possibly can! :D

This is Elizabeth. She and I spent 3 hours together last weekend. While I haven't sorted all of them yet, these are a few early favs. Elizabeth wanted to wear her prom dress outside for a mini-trash the dress session, but mom said no.... so she rebelled by playing in the sprinkler. lol

Cute kid. We had a blast.

Studio shots are my usual set-up. Four ABs and some reflectors. Dad brought the family dog by for a few shots so I had to really work fast for those. Outside we used one diffused flash and a huge reflector. We were scheduled at sunset-ish. Everything shot on my home property. :)

Would love your thoughts. I've secretly fallen in love with the chair shot.

08/15/2008 09:40:56 PM · #2

OK, you're starting to hurt my feelings. ;D

DarkRider

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

08/15/2008 09:42:48 PM · #3

we are all just too jealous to reply....I add YOU as a fav if that helps

Buckeye_Fan

08/15/2008 09:44:37 PM · #4

I think they are all great!!

one2one

Olympus E-5

Olympus 7-14mm f/4.0 Zuiko Digital Zoom

08/15/2008 09:45:57 PM · #5

Fantastic shots and wow, I count 13 wardrobe changes, great job. I like the chair shot too. I also like very much number's 5187, 5211 and 5078. I find they slim her down a bit. Is that good? Was she looking for you to do that?

/slaps hand, I broke my promise to never ever mention weight to a woman, but this is indirect so... ;\

gwe21

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G ED

08/15/2008 09:47:51 PM · #6

Originally posted by DarkRider:

we are all just too jealous to reply....I add YOU as a fav if that helps

LOL

I looked, but had to deal with crying toddler. Now I am back.

I love them. Of course you are my idol when it comes to portraits! I will go comment!

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

08/15/2008 09:48:00 PM · #7

Gorgeous work girl!

Olympus 7-14mm f/4.0 Zuiko Digital Zoom

08/15/2008 09:48:06 PM · #8

Originally posted by Jac:

lol bad boy!

Actually, she never asked for me to slim her down, but I noticed right off she was sensitive about her mid-section. So I posed her twisted or stretched as often as i could because it takes several pounds off instantly. Girls usually won't mention it, but they sure appreciate it.

one2one

Olympus E-5

08/15/2008 09:52:28 PM · #9

Originally posted by idnic:

Originally posted by Jac:
Fantastic shots and wow, I count 13 wardrobe changes, great job. I like the chair shot too. I also like very much number's 5187, 5211 and 5078. I find they slim her down a bit. Is that good? Was she looking for you to do that?

/slaps hand, I broke my promise to never ever mention weight to a woman, but this is indirect so... ;\

lol bad boy!

Actually, she never asked for me to slim her down, but I noticed right off she was sensitive about her mid-section. So I posed her twisted or stretched as often as i could because it takes several pounds off instantly. Girls usually won't mention it, but they sure appreciate it.

Good thinking. I added you to my favs because you're darn good at what you do and, I think i'll learn a few things from you, not that I haven't already. :) ty

dsterner

Canon EOS-40D

Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Canon

08/15/2008 10:04:13 PM · #10

I looked through and commented on a couple - I am so tempted to ask for advice...may I?

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

08/15/2008 10:06:40 PM · #11

Originally posted by dsterner:

I looked through and commented on a couple - I am so tempted to ask for advice...may I?

Of course! and thank you so much for your comments.

Sam94720

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

08/15/2008 10:08:35 PM · #12

Stunning as usual. Do only beautiful people live in your area? ;-)

Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Canon

08/15/2008 10:11:43 PM · #13

Originally posted by Sam94720:

Stunning as usual. Do only beautiful people live in your area? ;-)

lol yuh huh. Ugly people are stopped at the Florida border. ;)

dsterner

Canon EOS-40D

08/15/2008 10:15:45 PM · #14

Originally posted by idnic:

Originally posted by dsterner:
I looked through and commented on a couple - I am so tempted to ask for advice...may I?

Of course! and thank you so much for your comments.

I sent a PM

Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Canon

08/15/2008 10:29:42 PM · #15

Originally posted by dsterner:

Originally posted by idnic:

Originally posted by dsterner:
I looked through and commented on a couple - I am so tempted to ask for advice...may I?

Of course! and thank you so much for your comments.

I sent a PM

OMG I so want to be you!!!!!!

dsterner

Canon EOS-40D

08/15/2008 10:37:29 PM · #16

Originally posted by idnic:

Originally posted by dsterner:

Originally posted by idnic:

Originally posted by dsterner:
I looked through and commented on a couple - I am so tempted to ask for advice...may I?

Of course! and thank you so much for your comments.

I sent a PM

OMG I so want to be you!!!!!!

yeah, with your talent! Heck, I'm gonna wing it and hope for the best

MattO

Nikon D4

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

08/15/2008 10:50:18 PM · #17

Originally posted by idnic:

Originally posted by Sam94720:
Stunning as usual. Do only beautiful people live in your area? ;-)

lol yuh huh. Ugly people are stopped at the Florida border. ;)

Not all of them, I was allowed in last month, although I did get the feeling someone was watching me the whole time, until I hit the GA border on the way out.

Matt

BTW wonderful set. How much time did you spend with her doing all of that? The sitting fee must have been outragous.

ryand

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

08/15/2008 10:58:46 PM · #18

Originally posted by DarkRider:

we are all just too jealous to reply....I add YOU as a fav if that helps

Am I allowed to add you a second time as a favorite, ill have to send a ticket to the SC. :-)

08/15/2008 11:13:43 PM · #19

Originally posted by MattO:

Originally posted by idnic:

Originally posted by Sam94720:
Stunning as usual. Do only beautiful people live in your area? ;-)

lol yuh huh. Ugly people are stopped at the Florida border. ;)

Not all of them, I was allowed in last month, although I did get the feeling someone was watching me the whole time, until I hit the GA border on the way out.

Matt

BTW wonderful set. How much time did you spend with her doing all of that? The sitting fee must have been outragous.

Ooooh I'm sending Miami Vice after you! :P

We spent 3 hours, that's how much I always allow for senior girls. I tell them if they change fast we can get lots of clothes in. I shoot a few, tell them to change, shoot a few... we move quick. I'm affordable, give ma call. ;)

gwe21

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G ED

08/15/2008 11:48:59 PM · #20

Cindi is your website a smugmug?? did you do your own template for it?

MattO

Nikon D4

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

08/15/2008 11:52:01 PM · #21

Originally posted by idnic:

I'm affordable, give ma call. ;)

We are still talking photography right? :D

Matt

K3Master

Pentax K-3

Pentax D-FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW

08/15/2008 11:56:26 PM · #22

Is it too late to respond with, "A high powered rifle and a good scope"?

Seriously though, there's some good work here, I can't imagine that she (and/or her family), aren't happy with them.

08/15/2008 11:58:01 PM · #23

Originally posted by gwe21:

Cindi is your website a smugmug?? did you do your own template for it?

Yes, it is and yes I did. Its taken ages. Needs updating even now, but I haven't the talent.

08/15/2008 11:59:01 PM · #24

Originally posted by MattO:

Originally posted by idnic:
I'm affordable, give ma call. ;)

We are still talking photography right? :D

Matt

Uhmmm YES! :P

gwe21