GKPE: General Ramblings thread

[momentz]

You mean I was talking to a POTN member? And you never said anything? See my neck strap?

Comment to rest this evening, working, no time to read

Yup, yup, and yup it looked comfy. Sorry I'm not one for introducing my online persona.. been there done that too many times.. it's just a bit weird :D

[theflyingkiwi]

Yup, yup, and yup it looked comfy. Sorry I'm not one for introducing my online persona.. been there done that too many times.. it's just a bit weird :D

ah well I can understand where you come from. Most of these people are just werid. But I think you will find that Wazza is ok. Well he hasn't hit me on the head yet and stolen my gear so that's a safe place to start :)

[momentz]

;-)

Geez you lot waffle on something chronic!

Anywayz, just thought I'd drop in and say hi, nice to meet you at the drifting Warren and Simon :)

-Aaron

[weka2000]

I would go with the 135L myself. If you are going to be shooting a lot of models outside then this will be the lens to go for. However shooting models in a studio, well then 85 would be the one. You have got the 24-105 to cover the wide etc.

but that's just my personal space.

135 my be a bit long for full length, that was my only issue.

[momentz]

ah well I can understand where you come from. Most of these people are just werid. But I think you will find that Wazza is ok. Well he hasn't hit me on the head yet and stolen my gear so that's a safe place to start :)

Have you been close by when he swings that 120-300 around? It's a blimmen weapon! :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

The 30d and the 70 -200 are pretty much water tight .. (ish). A wet V8 race with reverse grid.. hmm not many made it home.. LOL

[theflyingkiwi]

Have you been close by when he swings that 120-300 around? It's a blimmen weapon! :lol:

ahhh no, lucky there's been someone else in the way between me and that thing. In fact the only time I have meet warren was at super v8's this year. most of the time kirst was in the way :)

The 30d and the 70 -200 are pretty much water tight .. (ish). A wet V8 race with reverse grid.. hmm not many made it home.. LOL

did ya get any good action of cars doing things they shouldn't

[weka2000]

Have you been close by when he swings that 120-300 around? It's a blimmen weapon! :lol:

Dam fine bit of glass.

[Nzshrimper]

i found these thou..

[momentz]

i found these thou..

Nice 'find' ;)

[joeseph]

Last night was awesome, I was about 5 metres from the stage, had a great view of an amazing performance! Oh except the support act, rapper Kayne West was complete crap. He was soon forgotten though.
You would have been 5 meters in front of us...
Kayne West you say? :rolleyes:
didn't get home 'till nearly 2am - them concert shuttle busses weren't awfully well planned...
Concert itself was excellant - good to see technology and talent used really well together.

[tag141]

No wonder a lot of todays children can't spell properly. I found this in Woolies window.

http://tph1.orcon.net.nz/speller.jpg

Spot the 'deliberate' mistakes.

[tag141]

Went out along the Catlins coast. Found plenty of waterfalls. Saw loads of tourists with Canon SLRs and a German bloke and his son stood behind commenting on the 1D with bigma. When I looked round he said 'Well equipped'. His son had a 350. Also came across three men at Nuggat point all with telescopes. I don't know whether they were whale watching, iceberg watching or twitching.

So two for Weka (and anyone else of course)

http://tph1.orcon.net.nz/waterfall0.jpg

http://tph1.orcon.net.nz/waterfall2.jpg

[joeseph]

Spot the 'deliberate' mistakes.
DOF too much? no CPL? ;)

[Nzshrimper]

DOF too much? no CPL? ;)
lol...

how do you save from 90 cents when the price is now 99 cents.. surely thats a 9 cent price increase. :rolleyes:

[forsaken]

Yup, yup, and yup it looked comfy. Sorry I'm not one for introducing my online persona.. been there done that too many times.. it's just a bit weird :D


I never put 2 and 2 together. Good to meet you :)

[forsaken]

So I'm guessing thats you in the white top with lovely orange vest

http://www.devolve.co.nz/gallery2/g2data/albums/round6/IMG_8009.jpg

[tag141]

DOF too much? no CPL? ;)

:rolleyes: not photographically.!!! ;)

[Nzshrimper]

how do you guys rize photos for this site .. take this one the orginal is much sharper but this one loses heaps..

any way one before the rain.

[joeseph]

:rolleyes: not photographically.!!! ;)
couldn't help myself... :p

[naqs]

No wonder a lot of todays children can't spell properly. I found this in Woolies window.


Spot the 'deliberate' mistakes.

It also says "(Limit 12 Asoorted)" Is it me that can't spell or are they really stupid... and the other is pretty obvious as you pointed out, You could turn that in to a contest... Take a photo and spot the mistakes

[joeseph]

how do you guys rize photos for this site .. take this one the orginal is much sharper but this one loses heaps..

any way one before the rain.
nice - generally resize done by \image\image size change to 800xwhatever or less, then USM a tad, then save as .jpg & wind the slider back until filesize is less than 78kb (for some reason of it's any bigger the actual size ends up bigger than the 100kb allowed)

[momentz]

So I'm guessing thats you in the white top with lovely orange vest

http://www.devolve.co.nz/gallery2/g2data/albums/round6/IMG_8009.jpg

Yup, sorry for ruining your shot with my (albeit blurry) mug! Didn't you have a similar stylish vest? :lol:

[tag141]

couldn't help myself... :p

I was just thinking Weka is probably looking at the photo thinking there's nothing wrong with the spelling. ;)

[Nzshrimper]

nice - generally resize done by \image\image size change to 800xwhatever or less, then USM a tad, then save as .jpg & wind the slider back until filesize is less than 78kb (for some reason of it's any bigger the actual size ends up bigger than the 100kb allowed)

thanks for that - i would also like to add a watermark in the bottom right coners. and thats done how ? (please) ;)

[Nzshrimper]

then it rained... :rolleyes: made for some good racing thou. :cool:

[theflyingkiwi]

Chris, that's a good shot. I hope ya didn't do a tony trick and get the camera wet :)

[Wazza]

Yup, sorry for ruining your shot with my (albeit blurry) mug! Didn't you have a similar stylish vest? :lol:

As soon as I saw your shot today, I knew it was you.. You were the only one I hadn't seen there before! :p

Till another year, at the drifts...

[Wazza]

http://www.warrenwilliams.co.nz/crop.jpg

I respect your privacy.:p

That's a 100% crop of the media line up, taken from about 100-150metres away I guess

[joeseph]

thanks for that - i would also like to add a watermark in the bottom right coners. and thats done how ? (please) ;)
not sure exactly - probably be able to do it with some fancy layer blend script, wazza may be able to elaborate... Wazza?

[Nzshrimper]

Chris, that's a good shot. I hope ya didn't do a tony trick and get the camera wet :)
Thanks.

It got wet but not as wet as me.. still it kept shooting (i did have a towel wrapped around it thou. ;)

i have posted a couple more... here

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2314102#post2314102

I met this very nice pro who for some reason decided to take me under his wing.

(and he shoots canon).

[weka2000]

i found these thou..

Oh yeah :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

Oh yeah :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
lol .. thought you approve tony..

[weka2000]

Went out along the Catlins coast. Found plenty of waterfalls. Saw loads of tourists with Canon SLRs and a German bloke and his son stood behind commenting on the 1D with bigma. When I looked round he said 'Well equipped'. His son had a 350. Also came across three men at Nuggat point all with telescopes. I don't know whether they were whale watching, iceberg watching or twitching.

So two for Weka (and anyone else of course)




Nice shots. Get a CP.

Umm well at least 2 of you have great tastes in topics :)

Now I see it as my job to get the hot babes in to the cool pool...Weka checks his calander....yep coved 3rd weekend Dec nudes at waterfalls and beach.

Dam I love photography :lol:

[theflyingkiwi]

(and he shoots canon).

I hope ya pointed him to our web site. http://www.gkpe.org.nz/

[Nzshrimper]

I hope ya pointed him to our web site. http://www.gkpe.org.nz/
of course.. :p

[dgcorner]

. . .Remember been greted at the door at 4am with a shotgun...woops step father fogot I had gone out :rolleyes:

:lol:

Don't feel to bad, I was 6 :p

What a good way of showing your age. in 83 I was only 9.

Gosh, you guys are old... I was 19 then!:p


I heard they didn't want to play western springs because last time they played there some of the neighbours complained that it was too loud.

And to think that the Westeern Springs staium was there long way before the people started moving in...!:evil:

[NordieBoy]

I respect your privacy.:p

That's a 100% crop of the media line up, taken from about 100-150metres away I guess

I've seen him before...
Police most wanted?

[joeseph]

And to think that the Westeern Springs staium was there long way before the people started moving in...!:evil:

Precisely. Western Springs speedway & Eden Park both have their share of clowns who think once they've bought a house next door they can dictate what the area gets used for. And the larger problem is the local concils who pander to these morons.
[steps off soapbox to allow others a fair hearing]

[lil_miss]

I respect your privacy.:p

That's a 100% crop of the media line up, taken from about 100-150metres away I guess

Aww that's luffly :D hahah :D I could post some other incriminating ones but it would come back and bite me :D :P

[naqs]

I've seen him before...
Police most wanted?

They all look the same on those shows... Funny faces which you can't even see, :D LOL

[tag141]

Nice shots. Get a CP.

Was a bit gutted when I bought the new lens and realised I had to buy another CP. Last one cost enough, I wonder how much a bigger one is going to be. Might get a ND as well. Bugger the expense.

[Nzshrimper]

tag pm the return address for your tc.
cheers.

[weka2000]

Was a bit gutted when I bought the new lens and realised I had to buy another CP. Last one cost enough, I wonder how much a bigger one is going to be. Might get a ND as well. Bugger the expense.

Yes its a pain. Good thing with canon L lens most are 77mm. Cokin was a second good option.

Oh have a meeting with Nova Models Wednesday.
Well its blowing outside I nervous, my wife is giving me greif about "what a hard job" ... "What time will you be home"

Asked boss for a couple of hours off to see Nova Models his comment " These are not model trains you are photographing is it" :rolleyes:

So I will be back later with photos..
Note to self...Take lens cap off :lol:

[Moppie]

Have fun Tony!
I hope it all goes well, Im sure it will.

[tag141]

tag pm the return address for your tc.
cheers.

Did you use it? How was it?

[Nzshrimper]

Did you use it? How was it?

used it a little .. it slowed down the lens a touch but it was helpful.

The one thing i did notice is that it changes the whole balance of the lens, and you have to watch not to zoom rather than focus. :rolleyes:

I must admit thou i found myself a great little spot inside a hairpin so i got cars approaching, turning and powering away - so the range of the 200 was spot on.

I was also hand holding all day so the tc gave more shake. Having said all that i had a blast. even in the rain. in march i will be heading south for timaru and then invercargill. (trying to score more media passes) (first two weekends in march i believe):D

this is one with at 400mm (using tc) no pp just a resize. full image is very sharp.

[lil_miss]

Man - you guys need your own forum... I cant keep up with all these posts.. :S

[theflyingkiwi]

Man - you guys need your own forum... I cant keep up with all these posts.. :S

We had our own forum we can't call ourselfs GKPE anymore. plus that would mean trying to keep up with too places. this place is bad enough. :)

[forsaken]

Yup, sorry for ruining your shot with my (albeit blurry) mug! Didn't you have a similar stylish vest? :lol:


mine wasn't as stylish :)

[scotttnz]

Was a bit gutted when I bought the new lens and realised I had to buy another CP. Last one cost enough, I wonder how much a bigger one is going to be. Might get a ND as well. Bugger the expense.

That's one of the reasons all my lenses have 77mm filter threads!

[momentz]

I respect your privacy.:p


Cheers, I get sick of the attention my face generates :P

How did you do the pixelation? I've been trying to do that for ages to car no. plates, but can't work it out. Probably something simple and I'm over thinking it.

[theflyingkiwi]

Cheers, I get sick of the attention my face generates :P

How did you do the pixelation? I've been trying to do that for ages to car no. plates, but can't work it out. Probably something simple and I'm over thinking it.

I take it you are using PS, go to filter/pixelate/mosaic and bingo

[Nzshrimper]

Cheers, I get sick of the attention my face generates :P

How did you do the pixelation? I've been trying to do that for ages to car no. plates, but can't work it out. Probably something simple and I'm over thinking it.
he has a special filter that he uses on his lens..:p

[tag141]

I thought he simply had a square head !

[weka2000]

Im back :lol:
Quick sample NO PP resize ...save for web

[Nzshrimper]

nothing but a good meal should help her..

the pose makes her a little masculine. without want to sound rude to her but it makes her look like a Klingon from star trek. a very high forehead and swept back hair. may be get her to turn her shoulders slightly toward you to soften her strong angles. And not sweep her hair back off face. ( for the first time in a long time my wife also agrees with me)

[theflyingkiwi]

to me she looks like she is squinting.

[weka2000]

Look at the background blur :rolleyes: 70-200F2.8.

Well it was cold windy but a good session all round.
Remeber we are not allowed to comment on the model just the photography.

I learnt heaps and settled very quickly as she did her thing and I took photos.

The biggest issue was the hair getting blown around. Will psot the better ones in the people section.

[momentz]

nothing but a good meal should help her..

the pose makes her a little masculine. without want to sound rude to her but it makes her look like a Klingon from star trek. a very high forehead and swept back hair. may be get her to turn her shoulders slightly toward you to soften her strong angles. And not sweep her hair back off face. ( for the first time in a long time my wife also agrees with me)

Also, I know you haven't done any pp, but lightening the shadow on her shoulder will help, smoothing some of the frown marks above her eyes, and perhaps turn it into 'portrait' orientation (seeing as it is a portrait shot).

[Nzshrimper]

Look at the background blur :rolleyes: 70-200F2.8.

Well it was cold windy but a good session all round.
Remeber we are not allowed to comment on the model just the photography.

I learnt heaps and settled very quickly as she did her thing and I took photos.

The biggest issue was the hair getting blown around. Will psot the better ones in the people section.
above all you have learnt heaps which is the idea behind these sessions. So its all good. Glad you had fun. - did the model enjoy your style? Did you get any feedback from her?

[theflyingkiwi]

ok, dumb question coming up. what's wrong with the background blur ?

In saying that I don't like the tree on the left of the photo, and you got a shadow that is going to the back of her head.

[weka2000]

The first thing is set out to do was determine what lens I need next :lol:
Seems Im ok with my 3 "L"'s Back ground blur is fine.
Did pop in to AC and Apix had a look around umm spoted new studio lights.

[lil_miss]

I think you're off to a good start... :D Would love to see more once you've finished working on them

[weka2000]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2318171#post2318171

Basic images but here is my start

[theflyingkiwi]

so Tony now that you have had time to process the images, what do you think of them? and how did you find the whole experience. More important what did you learn?

[weka2000]

so Tony now that you have had time to process the images, what do you think of them? and how did you find the whole experience. More important what did you learn?

I think I did a really good job for my only second shoot. The whole experence was good and I made the model comfortable, safe and respected. I was always concered that she kept warm, showed her the photos often on LCD.

What did I learn...ummm I have really good gear :lol: Dont be affraid to try out things. Believe in yourself. Watch the histogram, look out for the small details.

[Nzshrimper]

I think I did a really good job for my only second shoot. The whole experence was good and I made the model comfortable, safe and respected. I was always concered that she kept warm, showed her the photos often on LCD.

What did I learn...ummm I have really good gear :lol: Dont be affraid to try out things. Believe in yourself. Watch the histogram, look out for the small details.
good on you tony - keep it up.

[akiwi]

Hi Weka: I Like it.
I think using the flash would help fill the shadows a little. Maybe try finding a spot int he shade so she doesn't have to squint.
In bright sunshine I usually turn people so their faces are in the shade, and use a reflector or the 580 as fill. The sunshine from behind makes a great hair-light.

This is not a good image, but one I took with a gold reflector, & sunshine from behind.

[weka2000]

I had my refector but the wind was such an issue. Its was also cold and both of us had just finished work.

Lets hope I improve tonight with a new model :lol:

[dgcorner]

Aww that's luffly :D hahah :D I could post some other incriminating ones but it would come back and bite me :D :P

Welcome back!!!

Was a bit gutted when I bought the new lens and realised I had to buy another CP. Last one cost enough, I wonder how much a bigger one is going to be. Might get a ND as well. Bugger the expense.

:D Par for the course.

. . . I nervous, my wife is giving me greif about "what a hard job" ... "What time will you be home

I'll keep my comments to myself :p

Man - you guys need your own forum... I cant keep up with all these posts.. :S

:lol: and you thought guys were quiet...

I think I did a really good job for my only second shoot. The whole experence was good and I made the model comfortable, safe and respected. I was always concered that she kept warm, showed her the photos often on LCD.

What did I learn...ummm I have really good gear :lol: Dont be affraid to try out things. Believe in yourself. Watch the histogram, look out for the small details.

Good on ya Tony!

[tag141]

On my cruise round the internet I came across this. http://www.digicobra.com/Products/ExifIt/ExifIt.aspx It's only available for IE6 and 7 but could still possibly be useful for those of you who still use or have IE installed. I use FF2 mainly but sometimes I crank up IE7 so I might just give this a go.

[weka2000]

Well I got off the phone to my contact at Nova models and she was very honest "They were plain" :lol:

She said you need to tell a story. Now what does that mean and how do I do it :rolleyes:

Mind you she did give me another contact :lol:

Memo to self....Dont give up your day job :)

[tim]

On my cruise round the internet I came across this. http://www.digicobra.com/Products/ExifIt/ExifIt.aspx It's only available for IE6 and 7 but could still possibly be useful for those of you who still use or have IE installed. I use FF2 mainly but sometimes I crank up IE7 so I might just give this a go.

Opanda has a free product that works on both.

[theflyingkiwi]

Well I got off the phone to my contact at Nova models and she was very honest "They were plain" :lol:

She said you need to tell a story. Now what does that mean and how do I do it :rolleyes:

Mind you she did give me another contact :lol:

Memo to self....Dont give up your day job :)

well you didn't expect to nail it straight away did you?

[naqs]

well you didn't expect to nail it straight away did you?

I think everyone does... you don't go into a project like that thinking "oh well... it is my first time" you go into thinking "oh this is gonna be easy, people don't even move" and then you find out your images suck.

I've never liked taking pictures of people, they always seem to come back to you and say "that doesn't look like me"

[weka2000]

well you didn't expect to nail it straight away did you?

Hell no. Funny I have learnt so much today from her 1 comment. Off again tonight for another shoot :)

You dont expect me to give up that easy do you :lol:

[naqs]

Hell no. Funny I have learnt so much today from her 1 comment. Off again tonight for another shoot :)

You dont expect me to give up that easy do you :lol:

good on ya... get out there and have fun

[Nzshrimper]

Hell no. Funny I have learnt so much today from her 1 comment. Off again tonight for another shoot :)

You dont expect me to give up that easy do you :lol:
Tony never expected you to give up.. in fact i suspect this has made you more determined.

Good luck with tonight.

[weka2000]

Tony never expected you to give up.. in fact i suspect this has made you more determined.

Good luck with tonight.

Yes never tell me I cant do something I will just go out of my way to prove you wrong :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

Yes never tell me I cant do something I will just go out of my way to prove you wrong :lol:
thats my way of thinking too..

'I'll show you'.:D

Have fun .

[Moppie]

Yes never tell me I cant do something I will just go out of my way to prove you wrong :lol:


Tony, you will never make it as a fashion/glammer photographer.
You are crap at it, and will never succed. You should quite now, and sell all your gear before it ruins you completely.


;)

[joeseph]

Tony, you will never make it as a fashion/glammer photographer.
You are crap at it, and will never succed. You should quite now, and sell all your gear before it ruins you completely.


;)

well done Moppie, all the encouragement he needs!

[lil_miss]

Welcome back!!!



I dont remember going anywhere ???

All the best for your shoot tonight Weka

[naqs]

Tony, you will never make it as a fashion/glammer photographer.
You are crap at it, and will never succed. You should quite now, and sell all your gear before it ruins you completely.


;)

hmmm... reverse psychology, works well most of the time :cool:

[theflyingkiwi]

hmmm... reverse psychology, works well most of the time :cool:

and it only works on the week minded. somehow I don't think tony is the week minded type.

but good try moppie

[dgcorner]

...Memo to self....Dont give up your day job :)

Hell no. Funny I have learnt so much today from her 1 comment. Off again tonight for another shoot :)

You dont expect me to give up that easy do you :lol:

If you did quit then I would be one of the very disappointed ones...

I dont remember going anywhere ???

It has just been a while since you last posted, hence the "welcome back" :D

hmmm... reverse psychology, works well most of the time :cool:

I think with Tony it needs to be straight on... he is a little dense when you try being nice:p

[lil_miss]

Ahhh :) I've been a silent observer

[tag141]

Tony, you will never make it as a fashion/glammer photographer.
You are crap at it, and will never succed. You should quite now, and sell all your gear before it ruins you completely.

70-200 here please. I may think about the 5D if it doesn't rust from the inside out!!;)

Look forward to tonights pictures.

[tag141]

Now sit down people and offer up some information for me. This Saturday I have been asked to shoot some family type portraits. This is fine if it's outside and sunny (I have a reflector) but if the weather is crap (this is Southland) it will be inside in a marquee. So long as the light is OK I don't see too much of a problem BUT if it's too dark I don't have flash. (Canon didn't put a pop-up flash on the 1 series :rolleyes: .) What can I do? I'm not going to run out and buy a flash for one event. Will it be light enough inside the marquee for 2.8 or does anyone have any experience of shooting inside tents?

[naqs]

So... I also have a question about some lighting. I have been asked to do the photo's for Fancy That Gifts (www.fancythatgifts.co.nz) and was wondering how I could light these on a cheap scale. say no more than $60

[akiwi]

Hi everyone. I just arrived at work.

Watch your white balance in the tent. It can realy screw up your colours. Either shoot raw or do a custom WB.
I have often shot in tents or pavilions & normally if there is enough light they give good results as they work like a huge softbox. If there isn't enough light then you will need a flash. If you don't have one then Pump up the ISO.

Hey Weka... hope the shooting is going well (went well).
The story theme is a difficult one.
Here are some ideas.
Talk to the model and find out what they are good at & try to incorporate that in your images. (Note.. I'm not good at this & also tend to shoot plain glamour)
Some examples.
Love
Fear
Fragile
Dance
Strength / Power.

I would start with something easy like love. Use flowers, & dreamy looks to bring some mood to your pictures. Talk to the model and try to get her to feel what you are wanting to show in your pictures. E.g. tell her she has just had her first date and is madly in love. now she is alone and thinking about that person. You will find her body language will change to the situation / story. Try to build on fantasies. Tell stories painting pictures of situations or places.
Good luck and keep it up. I have had my frustrations, like after a shoot where the model looks at all the pictures and sais something like I look fat in all of them! On tthe other hand the opposite can happen where they are happy with every photo. I recently had a shoot & got the model to select a few of her favourites. She selected 100 images. (Admitedly we did shoot for 6 hours and over 900 images).

I hope this helps. Peter

[akiwi]

So... I also have a question about some lighting. I have been asked to do the photo's for Fancy That Gifts (http://www.fancythatgifts.co.nz) and was wondering how I could light these on a cheap scale. say no more than $60
What sort of background do you want? White or black.
I built myself a photo table where I use a bent piece of white perspex to put the objects on.
I have built a tent over it where I hang some white nylon.
I use 3 lights. 1 below behind and the other 2 left and right. With this I can get objects on a white background where there is almost no work to isolate them. I have studio lights, but if you are shooting from a tripod, any light source will do as you can increase the length of the exposure.

[Nzshrimper]

So... I also have a question about some lighting. I have been asked to do the photo's for Fancy That Gifts (http://www.fancythatgifts.co.nz) and was wondering how I could light these on a cheap scale. say no more than $60
moppie made a box that produced some excellent shots. he posted it here about 3 - 4 months ago . worth a look.

[tag141]

Watch your white balance in the tent. It can realy screw up your colours. Either shoot raw or do a custom WB.
I have often shot in tents or pavilions & normally if there is enough light they give good results as they work like a huge softbox. If there isn't enough light then you will need a flash. If you don't have one then Pump up the ISO.

Thanks for that. Shoot is mid afternoon so even if it's pissing down should be quite bright outside, so not too bad inside. Plus I now always shoot in raw.

[CliveyBoy]

What sort of background do you want? White or black.
I built myself a photo table where I use a bent piece of white perspex to put the objects on.
I have built a tent over it where I hang some white nylon.
I use 3 lights. 1 below behind and the other 2 left and right. With this I can get objects on a white background where there is almost no work to isolate them. I have studio lights, but if you are shooting from a tripod, any light source will do as you can increase the length of the exposure.
Two or three halogen work lamps at $12 each can work with the tent. Just correct for the strong tungsten white balance. Because of the heat, I wouldn't try this for chocolate gifts.

[naqs]

moppie made a box that produced some excellent shots. he posted it here about 3 - 4 months ago . worth a look.

Is that in this thread or a different one??

[akiwi]

For my first photos I made 2 large softboxes (60 x 60 cm) with 8 energy saving lamps in each. They gave out a reasnoble light, but most importantly didn't get hot. For people it was OK. For product shots it was perfect.

[Nzshrimper]

Is that in this thread or a different one??
this thread i am trying to find it now - its around page 450 ish as I remember it. its not around page 450 it is page 450 :) spooky.

[weka2000]

Im back :lol:

Hey Moppie get Scott to give you lessons. Update on weka fashion world....
I have been invited my the Manging Director of Catwalk studios to a fashion stoot in the city Thursday night. She has said that if I get some really good shot of her for her web I can have all the models I need.
http://www.catwalkstudios.co.nz/ to which I responded "I will make you look like a million dollars :lol:

Quick pic time. Out of the camera

[Nzshrimper]

Im back :lol:

Hey Moppie get Scott to give you lessons. Update on weka fashion world....
I have been invited my the Manging Director of Catwalk studios to a fashion stoot in the city Thursday night. She has said that if I get some really good shot of her for her web I can have all the models I need.
http://www.catwalkstudios.co.nz/ to which I responded "I will make you look like a million dollars :lol:

Quick pic time. Out of the camera
well done that photo is heaps better than the one you posted here yesterday.
good luck with the catwalk. ;)

it shows a relaxed model that is enjoying herself.

[joeseph]

moppie made a box that produced some excellent shots. he posted it here about 3 - 4 months ago . worth a look.
This one?
127170

[Nzshrimper]

This one?
127170
no this one.. :p that one is his milk bottle diffuser.

[theflyingkiwi]

nice work there tony. however I would have like to seen the model look at the camera.

how do you think your season went today?

[akiwi]

I like it. As said, the model looks relaxed, and the lighting is nice and soft.

[weka2000]

nice work there tony. however I would have like to seen the model look at the camera.

how do you think your season went today?

Heaps better than yesterday....Hey Im spending time with my wife so come back in 1 hr for the rest :lol:

[Wazza]

Tony, how about keeping the exif info, so can provide some more details? Possibly the DOF is too shallow, although there's nice bokeh, doesn't quite look like you've nailed the focus spot on. Possibly you have, but in the resize hasn't come through like that?

Whenever I shoot people, I use centre point focus, lock on eyes, recompose (without moving the camera too much!), and should generally get a good shot.

For that shot I possibly may have brought the framing down 10% or so, to get some lower view, and less open space up the top.

Keep them coming

[weka2000]

Tony, how about keeping the exif info, so can provide some more details? Possibly the DOF is too shallow, although there's nice bokeh, doesn't quite look like you've nailed the focus spot on. Possibly you have, but in the resize hasn't come through like that?

Whenever I shoot people, I use centre point focus, lock on eyes, recompose (without moving the camera too much!), and should generally get a good shot.

For that shot I possibly may have brought the framing down 10% or so, to get some lower view, and less open space up the top.

Keep them coming

I use the focal points and focus on eyes I try not to move down to much or recompose. Tell you what the 70-200 F2.8 is a great portrait lens

[weka2000]

The story of young love

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2323062#post2323062

Does save for web strip exif info?

[weka2000]

Her

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2323127#post2323127

Well its now 11.55pm so time this kiwi got to sleep.

Oh I have been offered a Canon 85mm F1.2......um what to do :)

[NordieBoy]

Im back :lol:

Hey Moppie get Scott to give you lessons. Update on weka fashion world....
I have been invited my the Manging Director of Catwalk studios to a fashion stoot in the city Thursday night. She has said that if I get some really good shot of her for her web I can have all the models I need.
http://www.catwalkstudios.co.nz/ to which I responded "I will make you look like a million dollars :lol:

Quick pic time. Out of the camera

What would something as simple as holding a daisy do to the pic?

(I know less than nothing about fashion pics but I do have shares in the daisy industry).

[theflyingkiwi]

The story of young love

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=2323062#post2323062

Does save for web strip exif info?

Yep, with no saving of file size. :) not that I have seen

[Moppie]

So... I also have a question about some lighting. I have been asked to do the photo's for Fancy That Gifts (http://www.fancythatgifts.co.nz) and was wondering how I could light these on a cheap scale. say no more than $60


As posted before, I have a really good softbox, that has given me some excellent product shots.
Your welcome to borrow it, just be warned that its rather large and bukly, and really needs to be set up on a largish table.

Product shooting isn't as wasy as it looks, especialy with an SLR. DOF becomes a real problem if you need lots of it. So far Iv actualy got my best results out of the my A80 with the 550 fired from the optical slave in manaul.

[tag141]

So... I also have a question about some lighting. I have been asked to do the photo's for Fancy That Gifts (http://www.fancythatgifts.co.nz) and was wondering how I could light these on a cheap scale. say no more than $60

It's a pity the max is $60...http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/Camera-accessories/Flashes-lighting/auction-78689663.htm

Oh well, I'm off for the week on my 'forced' vacation. Cleaned the house, done the garden, now for some photos....

[akiwi]

Morning every body.
I just had a studio shoot with a fun couple.
Weight is a little problem, so had to try some tricks with the lights to fix that. Not sure if I was successfull. I'm sweating now as I have to build my entire studio up before the shoot, and down after & put it all in my car.
I'm off home for dinner & to see if my new broadband & wireless network works at home.

[naqs]

As posted before, I have a really good softbox, that has given me some excellent product shots.
Your welcome to borrow it, just be warned that its rather large and bukly, and really needs to be set up on a largish table.

Product shooting isn't as wasy as it looks, especialy with an SLR. DOF becomes a real problem if you need lots of it. So far Iv actualy got my best results out of the my A80 with the 550 fired from the optical slave in manaul.

thanks but I have found another post where you can make a box... I think it will work really well for what I have

[theflyingkiwi]

Morning every body.
I just had a studio shoot with a fun couple.
Weight is a little problem, so had to try some tricks with the lights to fix that. Not sure if I was successfull. I'm sweating now as I have to build my entire studio up before the shoot, and down after & put it all in my car.
I'm off home for dinner & to see if my new broadband & wireless network works at home.

Hey, are you able to share? I also think there might a few people around here interested in the kit you drag around.

You must speak good German?

[Wazza]

Hey Moppie, you mentioned I can get some small parts, such as the broken clip for my off shoe cord 2... Do I go direct to Canon or Auckland Camera? Guess it's too late with a wedding in 3 days. :lol:

[joeseph]

Hey Moppie, you mentioned I can get some small parts, such as the broken clip for my off shoe cord 2... Do I go direct to Canon or Auckland Camera? Guess it's too late with a wedding in 3 days. :lol:
You could always borrow mine if you promise not to break it!

[Moppie]

I would go direct to Canon :)

With a wedding in 3 days you might be leaving it a bit late though :p

[akiwi]

Hey, are you able to share? I also think there might a few people around here interested in the kit you drag around.

You must speak good German?
Nach 17 Jahre, Meine Deutsch ist ok . = My German is ok after 17 years.
My Studio kit consists of.
A background stand 4 m wide 1.8 m high.
White paper BG
Black Molton BG
2 x Elinchron D-lite 4 kit with stands & umbrellas.
1 x 230 WS Wallimex studio light + stand.
Boom stand
170 cm Octo softbox
120 x 30 strip light box
various reflectors, barn doors gels etc.

I would love to have a studio for the whole lot. But I use it in a cellar room at work, and at home. To use it I always have to clear out the room then set up :( A real pain. But I'm getting good at it.

[weka2000]

Nach 17 Jahre, Meine Deutsch ist ok . = My German is ok after 17 years.
My Studio kit consists of.
A background stand 4 m wide 1.8 m high.
White paper BG
Black Molton BG
2 x Elinchron D-lite 4 kit with stands & umbrellas.
1 x 230 WS Wallimex studio light + stand.
Boom stand
170 cm Octo softbox
120 x 30 strip light box
various reflectors, barn doors gels etc.

I would love to have a studio for the whole lot. But I use it in a cellar room at work, and at home. To use it I always have to clear out the room then set up :( A real pain. But I'm getting good at it.

Its not what you have got but how you use it :lol:

[akiwi]

Its not what you have got but how you use it :lol:
Eggxactly :rolleyes:
Here's a couple I liked. No editing, just resized.

[theflyingkiwi]

they look good. I can see tony asking you alot of questions :) it looks like she had alot of fun in font of the camera, which is a good thing.

[weka2000]

Just had a go go dancer ask for some photos done :lol:

[DiscoLizard]

Just had a go go dancer ask for some photos done :lol:

From famine to feast!

[weka2000]

From famine to feast!
Good things come to those that wait :lol:

[dgcorner]

Hey Moppie, you mentioned I can get some small parts, such as the broken clip for my off shoe cord 2... Do I go direct to Canon or Auckland Camera? Guess it's too late with a wedding in 3 days. :lol:

You could always borrow mine if you promise not to break it!

Warren - what Duncan said... I also have a grip for the flash. You can pick up at the Hill & Stewart Glen Innes store tomorrow if you like...

Good things come to those that wait :lol:

Indeed.... not just models but jobs too!;)

[Wazza]

Thanks for the offers guys..

What is the grip for the flash??

The guy I'm shooting for doesn't use a bracket, just the flash pack, on his Konica-Minolta digital..

[dgcorner]

Thanks for the offers guys..

What is the grip for the flash??

The guy I'm shooting for doesn't use a bracket, just the flash pack, on his Konica-Minolta digital..

Sorry, I meant flash bracket here (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=77026282)

[weka2000]

Well things are taking off really quick. Tommorow night, Saterday night, Tuesday night. Now Tuesday night is going to be HOT model wants a Dita von Teese style with ultra voilet light as lighting source. Need low light lens 85 F1.2 :)

Last nights model has refered me on to a friend.
Just brough a 4gb CF card. Dam I need a helper :lol:

ummmm I need a model for a Miss Claus theme :)

[Moppie]

..............with ultra voilet light as lighting source. Need low light lens 85 F1.2 :)



That could be a challange and a half, even with a fast lens!

Sounds like its really taking off Tony, well done, now you just have to keep it going :)

[akiwi]

Wow Tony. I know that problem. It doesn't rain it pours!

[theflyingkiwi]

That could be a challange and a half, even with a fast lens!

Sounds like its really taking off Tony, well done, now you just have to keep it going :)

gee tony you better watch out. you will be quiting that IT job sooner rather than later. Which isn't a bad thing.

[weka2000]

Wow Tony. I know that problem. It doesn't rain it pours!

Nothing wrong with getting a little wet :lol:

[Nzshrimper]

Ah the lovely NZ spring weather huh - what was it you said about not needing a raincoat in Canterbury? :P

Anyway, I think both shors are good - it is almost a pity the second shot wasn't even wetter (well, apart from you getting soaked of course) so there was a better reflection of the car on the track.

a bit like this... :p

[akiwi]

a bit like this... :p
Yep. I am totally in photo stress at the moment with 3 family photo sessions in the last week. The problem is all the processing involved. There always seems to be a backlog of pictures to process.

[akiwi]

Yesterday I finally got my highspeed connection at home. Changed telephone providers and changed to ISDN. Everything went very smoothly. Telephone didn't work between 8:00 and 02:00pm, but noone was at home anyway. (I tried phoning a few times & always got engaged).
It is such a HUGE difference after years on dialup. I can now rename the World Wide Wait back to Web!
I have also got a wireless connection. Did a short test, but was late home due to a photo shooting. Isn't it nice when everything works out of the box. (Touch wood)

[theflyingkiwi]

cool, another wireless network to hack in to :) where did you say you were ;)

I guess the wireless connection doesn't work from where you are.

They have just started to unless fullspeed (hah) internet in nz. I pay $80 to get full speed and download 30gb a month. the good thing is I don't do that much. it's still a shame about the cost tho.

[Nzshrimper]

cool, another wireless network to hack in to :) where did you say you were ;)

I guess the wireless connection doesn't work from where you are.

They have just started to unless fullspeed (hah) internet in nz. I pay $80 to get full speed and download 30gb a month. the good thing is I don't do that much. it's still a shame about the cost tho.
full speed - well full speed ish... :rolleyes:

[theflyingkiwi]

that's ture. I can download some files in about 20mins. :) not bad taken in to consideration that I was downloading them in 3 hours last month. nothing in NZ is done right. why is that.

[Nzshrimper]

that's ture. I can download a tv show in about 20mins. :) not bad taken in to consideration that I was downloading them in 3 hours last month. nothing in NZ is done right. why is that.
its the KIWI way... i think the saying ' it will right ' springs to mind.

[theflyingkiwi]

its the KIWI way... i think the saying ' it will right ' springs to mind.

ahh yes the good old kiwi attude. chris how many photos did you take during last weekend?

[forsaken]

people photography is hard. Full respect to those out there that shoot people. Heres my effort from this afternoon.

http://www.devolve.co.nz/images/amy.jpg

http://www.devolve.co.nz/images/louise.jpg

[akiwi]

people photography is hard. Full respect to those out there that shoot people. Heres my effort from this afternoon.


Maaan... those are dreadfull. Terrible! Send the girls tome & I'll show you how it's done! ;)
No, they are great. The shadows are perhaps a bit dark. Using fill flash and / or reflector would help.

Hey guys, after living in Europe for 17 years, I have become pretty impressed with what NZ achieves with its large area and small population.
I live just outside Munich and can get a maximum broadband connection of 100 KBs. I haven't measured it yet to see what it realy is.
I have found that NZ being a smaller population, and having a bit of an inferiority complex is often very advanced. In NZ ii is easier to make changes, which is often the case. Here in Germany if they want to upgrade their telephone system, the logistics are huge.
The services I got in NZ years ago were still better than what you often get here now.
Sure there are things like 32000 kb/s Highspeed connections. BUT only if you live in the right place. & that is with a population density MUCH greater than in New Zealand

[Wazza]

Cool stuff Simon..

You managed to do the shoot?
I told them a HELL NO!
Not when I'm working, and going along at 5:30pm in rush hour traffic! HAHA

[forsaken]

the only reflector I have is a tiny little 30cm one which is engough to add a little light to a face and not much else.

[forsaken]

Cool stuff Simon..

You managed to do the shoot?
I told them a HELL NO!
Not when I'm working, and going along at 5:30pm in rush hour traffic! HAHA


yeah just means I missed out on an hours overtime pay. But I would much rather spend the time looking at 2 beautiful ladies than stare at a piece of steel in a mill.

[Wazza]

Thanks again John..

Does that flash bracket swivel or anything?
My bracket works fine, just a tad loose

http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/SO7810.html

[theflyingkiwi]

Maaan... those are dreadfull. Terrible! Send the girls tome & I'll show you how it's done! ;)
No, they are great. The shadows are perhaps a bit dark. Using fill flash and / or reflector would help.

Hey guys, after living in Europe for 17 years, I have become pretty impressed with what NZ achieves with its large area and small population.
I live just outside Munich and can get a maximum broadband connection of 100 KBs. I haven't measured it yet to see what it realy is.
I have found that NZ being a smaller population, and having a bit of an inferiority complex is often very advanced. In NZ ii is easier to make changes, which is often the case. Here in Germany if they want to upgrade their telephone system, the logistics are huge.
The services I got in NZ years ago were still better than what you often get here now.
Sure there are things like 32000 kb/s Highspeed connections. BUT only if you live in the right place. & that is with a population density MUCH greater than in New Zealand

well I haven't been outside of NZ at all in my life. even tho there are places that I would like to vist. It doesn't feel like they seem that important to do. where I really wont to go is out of reach for humanity, but ohh well.

Anyway so what does your avatar mean?