Yesterdays Session 5 pics

[Hatch1921]

A fun session... at first we thought the weather wasn't going to hold out... but... the afternoon was awesome. I think we hit 68-70 with a slight breeze... I love Phoenix in the winter(I usethe term winter lightly) the summers... not so much. LOL

My partner Kristy did a great job posing(IMO :) ) the kids. Couldn't do it without her! The little ones did well... even caught a couple of smiles. LUCK!

Still doing the post work... here are a few which I think turned out pretty nice.

Thanks for looking.
Hatch
01
http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/session5/01.jpg

02
http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/session5/02.jpg

03
http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/session5/03.jpg

04
http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/session5/04.jpg

05
http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/session5/05.jpg

[HeleneD]

They all look great. I love the reflections in the water on #3. Nice job!!

[Hatch1921]

They all look great. I love the reflections in the water on #3. Nice job!!


Thank you very much!
:) Hatch

[qtranva]

These are beautiful. I love the warm gold tone. It looks like the kid portraits were done with natural light and the family shots were with light? Care to share your lighting set up?

[Hatch1921]

These are beautiful. I love the warm gold tone. It looks like the kid portraits were done with natural light and the family shots were with light? Care to share your lighting set up?


Many thanks!

First 3...
Elinchrom Ranger RX/AS set to about 1/2 power... one "S" head... medium Chimera softbox about 6ft from the family....camera right. Just enough out of the scene I could see them and not the box.

Last 2
All natural light... no reflectors or anything... just covered shade. Shot with the 135L for most of the session. The 3rd shot by the water is with the 70-200L IS.

Hope this helps and thanks for the comments.
Hatch

[cdrumeller]

Beautiful job I love all of them but #3 is absolutely beautiful

[Hatch1921]

Beautiful job I love all of them but #3 is absolutely beautiful


Thank you :)

I dig #3 as well... just like the tones in the shot.

Thanks again for the kind words.
Hatch

[Seneca]

Nice work.

[Hatch1921]

Nice work.


Many thanks!

Hatch

[Hatch1921]

One more :) Might be a little hot... I think I need to pull back the whites some...



http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/session5/06.jpg

[kriddy]

Stunning! This, to me, is exactly what a family portrait should look like. Beautiful, warm tones, lovely composition and just a gorgeous, kind of gentle series of images to look at :-)

[gyoung06]

I really like #3 and #4

[andyg30]

Look natural in an unnatural environment. In the last one you posted the little girl on the left looks out of focus, otherwise great.

[Karl Johnston]

Inspiring set...I love working outdoors opposed to indoors. Thanks for posting your lighting, too.

[FlyingPhotog]

Excellent .. Excellent .. Excellent Work...

[tmalone893]

As all the others have stated, very nice work.

[PaulaLynn]

Thanks for sharing! Wonderful, sharp and simply perfect! Great Job!

[Hatch1921]

Stunning! This, to me, is exactly what a family portrait should look like. Beautiful, warm tones, lovely composition and just a gorgeous, kind of gentle series of images to look at :-)Thank you very much Kriddy :) Glad you like the shots :)

I really like #3 and #4 Many thanks!

Look natural in an unnatural environment. In the last one you posted the little girl on the left looks out of focus, otherwise great.Thank you. All the shots posted are resized from 11x14's here is a 100% crop from the image you think is OOF. http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/camelphoto/session5/100.jpg



Inspiring set...I love working outdoors opposed to indoors. Thanks for posting your lighting, too.
Many thankd Karl, you are welcome.
Excellent .. Excellent .. Excellent Work... Thanks Jay!

As all the others have stated, very nice work. Thank you very much Tmalone. :)


Many thanks all for the kind words :)
Hatch

[Sam]

Very nice set, attractive family, nice lighting and I didn't know there were actually leaves in Arizona ;)

They should love these.

[Hatch1921]

Very nice set, attractive family, nice lighting and I didn't know there were actually leaves in Arizona ;)

They should love these.


Thank you Solinger for the kind words. LOL about the leaves... we do have them... you just have to drive a few hours from Phoenix.

[Hatch1921]

Not sure if anyone is interested in the lighting... had a request from another forum... thought I would share here as well. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2691/4115671551_2942ded3e9_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/4116439656_f56aa5b7f0_o.jpg

Hatch

[Sam]

Thanks for posting that, Hatch! So far the kids forum seems to be quiet since I've been back to POTN. We need more people like you answering questions we are all to shy to ask!

[andrea31419]

Oh, I saw these in a lighting thread...absolutely love these!

[Hatch1921]

Thanks for posting that, Hatch! So far the kids forum seems to be quiet since I've been back to POTN. We need more people like you answering questions we are all to shy to ask!


Thank you Solinger. Always glad to help... if it wasn't for places like POTN... I wouldn't have learned nearly as much as I have over the past few years. This place is great... glad to help.

Hatch

[Hatch1921]

Oh, I saw these in a lighting thread...absolutely love these!


Thank you very much Andrea. Glad you like the shots. :)

Hatch

[Florence Kevin]

very nice, the reflection on the water is really cool.

[lovefire27]

Love them!!

[alberthuynhphoto]

Wow! Amazing! Love the colors...skin tones look good.

[Hatch1921]

very nice, the reflection on the water is really cool.Thank you very much Florence :)

Love them!! Thank you

Wow! Amazing! Love the colors...skin tones look good. Many thanks ! :)

[ckfishel2001]

Yes, I agree all are fantastic. #3 is the wall hanging photo. That should be the one they blow up and put in the family room. Very nice. I really can't wait to get some time to dive into learning lighting....it really makes a TON of difference from good to great.

[Hatch1921]

Yes, I agree all are fantastic. #3 is the wall hanging photo. That should be the one they blow up and put in the family room. Very nice. I really can't wait to get some time to dive into learning lighting....it really makes a TON of difference from good to great.


Thank you very much Ckfishel2001 :) I appreciate the kind words.

Hatch

[bobbyz]

Man, I am loving these. Makes me want to buy 5D and 135mm.

[Hatch1921]

Man, I am loving these. Makes me want to buy 5D and 135mm.


Thank you Bobbz :) You can pick up a nice used 5D for decent pricing since the new 5D2 is out... the 135L ...well... you mihgt find one in the sell forum for $850 on occasion. I LOVE the combo... the 135L is glued to the camera. I have done entire sessions with the lens. LOL LOVE IT!

Thanks again!
Hatch

[SnapsbyPoteat]

stunning! I hope to take portraits like this one day! ALso thanks for explaining your gear and lighting technique as well!

[jifferlynn130]

These are incredible. Loove #3!

[eric gautier]

beautiful photos!!

[Hatch1921]

stunning! I hope to take portraits like this one day! ALso thanks for explaining your gear and lighting technique as well! Thank you very much. We get lucky on occasion and things work out. You will get there... just keep taking shots... we still have a ways to go.

These are incredible. Loove #3!Thank you very much :)

beautiful photos!!Thank you :)

[kevindar]

3 is a real winner. they are all nice. the pose in 2 is a little uncomfortable.

[Hatch1921]

3 is a real winner. they are all nice. the pose in 2 is a little uncomfortable.


Many thanks Kevindar :)

Sadly... they did not order print #3 :( But... they ordered enough other stuff I can get over it. LOL :D

Thanks again.
Hatch