Another Arizona POTN get together (4)?

[Az2Africa]

I've noticed a few members here in Arizona. We live in one of the best places in the world to shoot, not to mention the great weather. Anyone interested in meeting up for a shoot/chat, Let me know.

Continuation from http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=141703

[tommykjensen]

Continued from here. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=683669)

[RickRandhawa]

Whooo hooo thread 4!!
*opens up champagne bottle*

....and another (2 of 5) shot from the Hatch and Rick do a photoshoot saga:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/20513885 (glamour)
Her hands are a bit weird in this one, but I like it anyways.

[Hatch1921]

Whooo hooo thread 4!!
*opens up champagne bottle*

....and another (2 of 5) shot from the Hatch and Rick do a photoshoot saga:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/20513885 (glamour)
Her hands are a bit weird in this one, but I like it anyways.




Nice shot Rick!

Here's to another 10K threads.
Hatch

[BrianAZ]

I wonder what he would do if I show up with my camera handcuffed to myself.



That won't work.

What will work is if you had a baby attached to the camera. Then its like a cross to a vampire, and Frank won't come near it. :lol:

I keeeed....I keeeed.

[Hatch1921]

That won't work.

What will work is if you had a baby attached to the camera. Then its like a cross to a vampire, and Frank won't come near it. :lol:

I keeeed....I keeeed.



Yes... like a 10lb sack of garlic... those little things repel me! HA HA!

Have a fun Wednesday all.
Hatch

[Hatch1921]

For $125 more or less.... I think this would be very useful... I can't count the times I have bumped the dial and ended up on some crazy mode.

http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/content_page.asp?cid=7-10057-11067

Hatch

[john69az]

Rick your work is looking great, Hatch must have had something to do with that... lol

[SingingSabre]

In on the new first page!!!

[Kristy]

Whooo hooo thread 4!!
*opens up champagne bottle*

....and another (2 of 5) shot from the Hatch and Rick do a photoshoot saga:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/20513885 (glamour)
Her hands are a bit weird in this one, but I like it anyways.

Very nice... love the backlight on her hair... (hatch...?)

Maybe turn down the skin smoothing on her tummy.. need a bit of texture, but then again fulll size file might show more detail..

Blacks seem a little heavy.... did you curves adjust them to be darker?

That won't work.

What will work is if you had a baby attached to the camera. Then its like a cross to a vampire, and Frank won't come near it. :lol:

I keeeed....I keeeed.

lol.... :lol::lol:

[Adam B.]

Frank,
Don't you just miss the days when you use to go out and shoot for fun. Bet you miss the days shooting macro at the Hassayampa River Preserve?

[Hatch1921]

Frank,
Don't you just miss the days when you use to go out and shoot for fun. Bet you miss the days shooting macro at the Hassayampa River Preserve?


Adam! How goes it :)

LOL I still shoot for fun... but... I do miss shooting macro. I haven't shot much at all this year. Would be nice to chase some bugs!

Hatch

[azboricua]

With the 5Dmk3 probably less than a year away, I will just hold off.

We should do a fun hiking get together. I missed the last 2 and I wanna meet all the awesome people on here. Except for Rick hes not awesome, and I already met him. lol, just joking Rick!

[Hatch1921]

With the 5Dmk3 probably less than a year away, I will just hold off.




http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_5d3.html

Rumor mill.....

[Adam B.]

Still shooting once in a while. I'm without a car so I don't get to shoot as much as I use too.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5049/5224247916_8088497c7b_b.jpg

A little Verdin at the Salt River Rio Salado Park.

[Adam B.]

Seems I've forgotten how to upload an image?

Flickr changed things on me.

[azboricua]

I got the plastic ready, just waiting for the price and a place to buy it.

[Hatch1921]

I got the plastic ready, just waiting for the price and a place to buy it.


Not sure what else they could do to make the 5D3 better... other than built in grip... more cross type focus points... weather sealed...

I have no need for extra mega pixels.... hmmmm

[TauntDevil]

I hope they dont make the 5D3 plastic.

[azboricua]

I hope they dont make the 5D3 plastic.

If they do I will beat the CEO of Canon with one.

Hatch, I am more than satisfied with my 5Dmk2, I would buy the 5D3 to have the latest and greatest but right now I love my camera. I cant think of one con it has that affects me.

[RickRandhawa]

I cant think of one con it has that affects me.

You'd need to actually use it to find one. :lol::lol::lol:

[TauntDevil]

Unfortunately if my camera doesnt sell soon, ill be getting the 60D instead of the 7D :(

[Hatch1921]

Hatch, I am more than satisfied with my 5Dmk2, I would buy the 5D3 to have the latest and greatest but right now I love my camera. I cant think of one con it has that affects me.

Only issue I have had with the 5Dc and the 5D2 has been the AF tracking... moving objects.. it isn't the best for... but.. that being said... I think it's an amazing camera. Loved the 5Dc...really love the 5D2.

It's going to be interesting to see if Canon makes a 1DsMK4 or if they are going to beef up the 5D3 to be it's replacement or something similar. I'm sure Canon will make the 1Ds... but... it needs to be a significant leap ahead of the 5D2 or 5D3...

For now... I'd be happy to add a 1DMK3 to the mix or MK4....

[azboricua]

You'd need to actually use it to find one. :lol::lol::lol:

Dont answer the door. You've been warned......:lol:

[ChristinaMae]

Hey guys! I'm placing an order with B&H. I need recommendations for a backpack. What do you use?

[FlyingPhotog]

Hey guys! I'm placing an order with B&H. I need recommendations for a backpack. What do you use?

Large: Lowepro Computrekker Plus AW
Medium: Lowepro Computrekker AW
Small: Lowepro Slingshot 300 (Pass on this style. IMO, just doesn't work as advertised and is NOT comfortable at all. Mine's now my Strobist bag only.)

[TauntDevil]

Hey guys! I'm placing an order with B&H. I need recommendations for a backpack. What do you use?

I got mine for very very cheap (Im a money saving person hahaha)
Urbangear U220 Custom (Had different colors down and some more added to it.)

Depends on what you need it for and how much you want to spend.

[itsmejson]

hey guys congrats to everyone to get a 4th page now lol. its been awhile since i've been on or posting anything but just stopping by to say hello and hope everyone is doing well.

[-AP-]

Hey guys! I'm placing an order with B&H. I need recommendations for a backpack. What do you use?

I have a Fastpack 250 (LowPro) and loved it when I first got it, but grew out of it quickly.
I think the main thing I dislike about it is that I need to "keep" my 70-200 lens on the body at all times. If I switch say a 17-50, I have no place to really store the the 70-200 while not in use. That's only with 3 lenses total. While traveling, I keep the flash and PW's in the top compartment. It is nice having the computer pocket, but there are no tripod straps or holder either. I don't know what your requirements are, but if you have more than 3 lenses with a 70-200 I would not recommend the 250.


Hello Jason..!! :)

[azboricua]

Best Backpack Ive ever owned: Tenba Shootout Backpack (http://www.tenba.com/products/Shootout-Medium-Backpack.aspx)

[-AP-]

Best Backpack Ive ever owned: Tenba Shootout Backpack (http://www.tenba.com/products/Shootout-Medium-Backpack.aspx)

For me, this looks perfect... If only a 50-100 bones less...:cry:

[azboricua]

For me, this looks perfect... If only a 50-100 bones less...:cry:

I know its really expensive but man the build quality is crazy! and MADE IN THE USA. (New York) Amazon and sometimes on ebay you can get one for cheaper than the retail price.

[ChristinaMae]

Thanks for all the recommendations! I'll have to check them out tonight and hopefully place my order in the morning.

[AZAlphaDog]

I guess we gotta post something to subscribe to this new thread, so I'll post this for everyone.

[FlyingPhotog]

Nice of you to think of everyone...

[cdahl]

Hello, I normally just lurk here because I really have nothing to contribute, but I benefit greatly from all the knowledge on this thread. There are some great photographers here. I still have nothing to contribute, but I'm in desperate need of guidance!

I am strictly a hobbist photographer with no desire to be anything more. I do desire to be the best I can be though. I originally got a dslr to photograph my son's wrestling meets as my P&S wasn't cutting it.

Anyway, to get to the point, recently friends have been asking me to do pictures for them and although I've been using a dslr for 2 years and constantly read this forum, other informative photography sites and books, my portrait pictures are horrible. I know reading is different than doing but I still expected more. The photo I have attached was taken this afternoon. It has been edited somewhat, but as you can see it's still c#@p. The exif data is f6.3, 1/100, iso 400 using a 50mm 1.8 on a T2i.

My friends are not paying me and are not expecting perfection, but I would at least like to deliver a decent picture that I'm not embarrassed about. I upped my iso to get my shutter speed up and used 6.3 to get good DOF, but the picture is mealy and not crisp at all. What am I doing wrong? Thank you for any help you can give me.

P.S. I know the background is messy but this is where they wanted to do the picture.

[TauntDevil]

Hello, I normally just lurk here because I really have nothing to contribute, but I benefit greatly from all the knowledge on this thread. There are some great photographers here. I still have nothing to contribute, but I'm in desperate need of guidance!

I am strictly a hobbist photographer with no desire to be anything more. I do desire to be the best I can be though. I originally got a dslr to photograph my son's wrestling meets as my P&S wasn't cutting it.

Anyway, to get to the point, recently friends have been asking me to do pictures for them and although I've been using a dslr for 2 years and constantly read this forum, other informative photography sites and books, my portrait pictures are horrible. I know reading is different than doing but I still expected more. The photo I have attached was taken this afternoon. It has been edited somewhat, but as you can see it's still c#@p. The exif data is f6.3, 1/100, iso 400 using a 50mm 1.8 on a T2i.

My friends are not paying me and are not expecting perfection, but I would at least like to deliver a decent picture that I'm not embarrassed about. I upped my iso to get my shutter speed up and used 6.3 to get good DOF, but the picture is mealy and not crisp at all. What am I doing wrong? Thank you for any help you can give me.

P.S. I know the background is messy but this is where they wanted to do the picture.
Well i think for more people i would use a slightly higher dof (Though doesnt look bad at all). As for sharpness it might of been you holding it. If you had a tripod it might be sharper. Also maybe try in post process to up the "Clarity".
Just blank thoughts im throwing out.

[Hatch1921]

Hi Cdahl :)

Welcome to the thread.

I think the image is pretty decent... maybe a little fill flash and you could drop the ambient exposure some for the background. F/6.3 for a single row is fine with the 50mm... odds are you were about 8-10 ft from them... so the DOF was about 3 ft.. more than enough to keep everyone in focus.

So... for a tip... maybe next time find some open shade or complete shade add a little fill flash to give them some pop. My eye goes to the bright background and then to the people.

Keep shooting and welcome to the thread.
Hatch

[cdahl]

Thank you for your replies.

@tauntdevil: I would have used a tripod, but they literally gave me 5 minutes to take these pictures.

@ Hatch: I have a flash, but I'm still getting used to using it and as I said above there was no time to play with flash compensation. I already feel self-conscious when I'm fiddling getting my settings set up.

If you don't mind me picking your brains, I have a couple of questions. I used center focus on the woman in purple face, if I had focused on her and then recomposed to get in closer and fill the frame (the above picture has been cropped), would I have lost more sharpness? I was afraid to try it with my limited time. I feel like I always need to use center focus since it's the most sensitive, is this true?

As I said earlier, I've read a lot, but applying it is a whole different story especially with people staring at you waiting for you to take their picture! Shooting a nice sunset in the desert all by myself is much less stressful!

[azboricua]

Anyone going to the Gilbert Christmas Tree Lighting?

LINK to Details (http://www.azcentral.com/community/gilbert/articles/2010/11/30/20101130gr-christmas1201asfg.html)

[LisaJH]

Just peeking in here...I'm off in Kingman so probably not near many of you but I wanted to say hi! I'm Lisa, mom to 8, and very part time photographer. My website is in my signature. I'd love to attend a get together if you guys do those.

[Hatch1921]

Thank you for your replies.

@ Hatch: I have a flash, but I'm still getting used to using it and as I said above there was no time to play with flash compensation. I already feel self-conscious when I'm fiddling getting my settings set up.

If you don't mind me picking your brains, I have a couple of questions. I used center focus on the woman in purple face, if I had focused on her and then recomposed to get in closer and fill the frame (the above picture has been cropped), would I have lost more sharpness? I was afraid to try it with my limited time. I feel like I always need to use center focus since it's the most sensitive, is this true?

As I said earlier, I've read a lot, but applying it is a whole different story especially with people staring at you waiting for you to take their picture! Shooting a nice sunset in the desert all by myself is much less stressful!

Go to your happy place when photographing people :) Just objects for you to take photos of... ;)

Focus/recompose. Two camps out there from what I have seen. those who will not focus and recompose and the ones who do.

I do...

Yes... from my understanding the center focus point is the most sensitive.

Since the people are just about in a straight line...and the DOF is pretty deep for a 50mm at that distance... you should have a sharp image... maybe a slight falloff of sharpness at the edges depending on how the lens performs. Even when focusing and recomposing.

Just remember if you are in this situation again... you are the one in control... they will listen to you and you can tell them to relax for a minute as you are making some final adjustments to your settings.

:)
Hatch

[Hatch1921]

Just peeking in here...I'm off in Kingman so probably not near many of you but I wanted to say hi! I'm Lisa, mom to 8, and very part time photographer. My website is in my signature. I'd love to attend a get together if you guys do those.


Hi Lisa,

Welcome to the thread. Kristy will be excited to see you on here... lots of guys in the thread... just a few ladies. :)

We are do for another get together... just need to figure out when and where... :) It's a challenge with all the busy schedules.

Do post in here when you get a chance... friendly crowd... always learning and helping each other.

welcome again.
Hatch

[Hatch1921]

Just peeking in here...I'm off in Kingman so probably not near many of you but I wanted to say hi! I'm Lisa, mom to 8, and very part time photographer. My website is in my signature. I'd love to attend a get together if you guys do those.


Okay... just commented on your recent client session....

Your work is FANTASTIC! Love your site/blog as well. Great have someone with your talents on this thread.

Keep up the great work.
Hatch

[ToferPhotography]

Go to your happy place when photographing people :) Just objects for you to take photos of... ;)

Focus/recompose. Two camps out there from what I have seen. those who will not focus and recompose and the ones who do.

I do...

Yes... from my understanding the center focus point is the most sensitive.

Since the people are just about in a straight line...and the DOF is pretty deep for a 50mm at that distance... you should have a sharp image... maybe a slight falloff of sharpness at the edges depending on how the lens performs. Even when focusing and recomposing.

Just remember if you are in this situation again... you are the one in control... they will listen to you and you can tell them to relax for a minute as you are making some final adjustments to your settings.

:)
Hatch

Absolutely, if they asked that you do the shot - they should be more than willing to allow you some time to set up, take various shots, experiment with fill flash etc. The shot overall isn't bad. I think the fill flash really would help balance it out and if you could I would remove the taxi.

[Michael O]

Just peeking in here...I'm off in Kingman so probably not near many of you but I wanted to say hi! I'm Lisa, mom to 8, and very part time photographer. My website is in my signature. I'd love to attend a get together if you guys do those.

Welcome to the best AZ threat anywhere! Great people here.
Wonderful blog and web site, love your work.

[ToferPhotography]

Welcome to the best AZ threat anywhere! Great people here.
Wonderful blog and web site, love your work.

We may be a threat to others, but not in this thread :)

[Michael O]

We may be a threat to others, but not in this thread :)

So you caught me. :) No wonder I didn't post in a while...with my spelling...:)

[cdahl]

@ Hatch: Thank you for your reply. I know I'm the one putting the pressure on myself. With more shooting, hopefully, skill and confidence will come.

@Tofer: I am going to work on getting that cab out tonight.

I showed them the photo this morning and they're happy with it. I'm not... but, you've got start somewhere!

[azboricua]

Dammit, I spent too much money today, lol. Went on a Amazon and monoprice.com shopping spree. :o

[LisaJH]

Okay... just commented on your recent client session....

Your work is FANTASTIC! Love your site/blog as well. Great have someone with your talents on this thread.

Keep up the great work.
Hatch

Thank you so much Hatch! I checked out your site as well and you do amazing work!

[Hatch1921]

Thank you so much Hatch! I checked out your site as well and you do amazing work!


Many thanks Lisa. Kristy and I have a lot of fun working together.. we get lucky and capture a few nice shots on occasion. :)



Okay....

Here's the deal....

Shot this family of 11... had a "Brady Bunch" idea going on(no not original..but I hardly shoot large groups) so.. I had them point in different directions and make goofy faces to change things up. I can put standard portraits just like the Brady Bunch in there... but.. I thought this was fun... and somewhat funny.

Now.. I'm struggling to put something funny in the text block. They are a fun bunch... pun intended... and I think this might go over well. Jokes should not have to be explained to be funny...

Does it come across as funny or dumb... not going to hurt my feelings...

I look at the image and since it was Thanksgiving... they are all pointing at each other playing the blame game... and then there is G-ma in the corner raising her hand...

Thoughts?
Hatch

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5226834041_a84842d8d0_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5226834041/)
Just for fun (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5226834041/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

[FlyingPhotog]

Just peeking in here...I'm off in Kingman so probably not near many of you but I wanted to say hi! I'm Lisa, mom to 8, and very part time photographer. My website is in my signature. I'd love to attend a get together if you guys do those.

Hi Lisa and Welcome to our merry band here on POTN...

Just wanted to echo Hatch's sentiments. The series you did with your daughter (?) at the Ghost Town is fabulous.

Glad you decided to track us down!

[Hatch1921]

The silence is deafening :)

Made a swap... think this looks better...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/5226912507_8dfff907b8_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5226912507/)
Just for fun 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5226912507/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

Thoughts?

[FlyingPhotog]

Better I think... Funny Idea!

[scottcolbath]

Just peeking in here...I'm off in Kingman so probably not near many of you but I wanted to say hi! I'm Lisa, mom to 8, and very part time photographer. My website is in my signature. I'd love to attend a get together if you guys do those.

I'm closer than most, being in Wickenburg, and I've been known to make a run to Kingman for some good BBQ at Redneck's on a whim. Maybe next time I'm heading up that way, I'll ping you in advance and drag along the camera gear. I've been itching to shoot along the old route 66 on the way to Oatman. I've never been out that way. Also, I want to run 66 from Kingman out to Peach Springs and Seligman some time.

BTW, your photography is excellent.

S.C.

[Kristy]

Geez the thread is moving fast.... :)

Hi Lisa! I remember looking at your work a year or so ago.. Nothing short of amazing is all I can say... you do such an amazing job of capturing the emotion through your lens.. :) I couldn't figure out how you do it with 8 kiddos running around.. maybe I saw you on ILP? not sure.. anyway, nice to have some extra estrogen in this thread.. :) Woo Hoo!

Hatch that is pretty funny.. I like #2 for some reason.. it has more "punch"....

Welcome Carrie too! :) Hang around a while, there's lots to learn around this place if you can devote the time to doing it.... Your image wasn't as bad as you think.. always room for improvement, but it comes with time and practice.. :)

Happy Thursday everyone.. off and running again.. just wanted to pop in and say Hi. ;)

[azboricua]

I like it hatch! I think the idea is cool. I would swap the two middle ones with each other, so that the female is not pointing at the letters but another person.

[LisaJH]

Hatch, I love it! It's hilarious! I would totally love something like that of my 10 people strong family. :)

Jay, thank you so much! Nice to meet you. :)

Scott, that would be great! It's funny...we were just in Wickenburg a few weeks ago. That's where my friend and I shot the ghost town pics...at the Vulture City Mine. Amazing place! Definitely let me know if you're going to be in my area. :)

Kristy, hi, and thank you! I really enjoyed your website...you guys do fabulous work! I am on ILP (it's my photography 'home' for lack of a better word) so maybe that was it.

Well, my 9 year old son has a Christmas play tonight at school and unfortunately, my husband is working LATE (he's a UPS driver and this is a nasty time of the year for them) so I'm going to have to ditch my poor daughter with babysitting duties tonight.

[scottcolbath]

Scott, that would be great! It's funny...we were just in Wickenburg a few weeks ago. That's where my friend and I shot the ghost town pics...at the Vulture City Mine. Amazing place!


I've lived in Wickenburg for five years now, and have yet to get out there. But I have made it out to the desert race right next door. :lol:


Definitely let me know if you're going to be in my area. :)


Will do.

S.C.

[-AP-]

The silence is deafening :)

Made a swap... think this looks better...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/5226912507_8dfff907b8_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5226912507/)
Just for fun 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5226912507/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

Thoughts?

This is GREAT...
Wonderful idea. if you want to move some of the arms and hands, I believe this is exactly what the puppet warp tool was designed for.

Well done..

Welcome Lisa..!! I love your work as well. Great site, Blog and everything..!!

[azbojo22]

Hi all. I hope everyone is well. Haven't checked in for awhile.... wow, a new thread and some new members.

Welcome, Carrie and Lisa. Lisa, I've just added your blog and website as a favorite... great work!

Hatch, nice work on the family collage. I think it is great and I am sure your family will enjoy it!

[Hatch1921]

Thanks for the comments all. Puppet Warp... didn't even think about it... must give it a try.

Had the proof session... they liked the Brady Bunch.... and purchased a couple for the walls... cool! :)

[cntry]

Adding Baby repellent :0

Not sure what else they could do to make the 5D3 better... other than built in grip... more cross type focus points... weather sealed...

I have no need for extra mega pixels.... hmmmm

Hello LisaJH and cdahl and anyone else I might have missed.

[Hatch1921]

Adding Baby repellent :0


Randy! How goes it.. long time no post. Are you in AZ or back over in Hawaii?

Yes.. baby repellent would be a huge plus. LOL

[cntry]

Hey Frank just got back from cali, Hawaii in March I think, the thread seems to be doing great.
How about a Laughlin shoot all?
Stayed there couple weeks ago, got a river view room at the Aquarius for $50.
We could do Oatman, the River, the Lake or Casinos and people?
We now have a new "guide" in that area!

[cntry]

Should be in Phoenix tomorrow to get a new TV at Costco, anything going on?

[Hatch1921]

Should be in Phoenix tomorrow to get a new TV at Costco, anything going on?


Nothing going on... just working client sessions... processing... good times!




Some shots from a recent holiday mini session...


01
First part of the session... a little shy...
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5049/5228899284_2e08db046d_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5228899284/)
Christmas Mini Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5228899284/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr
02
Starting to warm up to us a little :)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5241/5228899252_1d78d8311d_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5228899252/)
Christmas Mini Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5228899252/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr
03
Having fun!
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5228304509_6a33a197a0_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5228304509/)
Christmas Mini Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5228304509/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr
04
Big brother giving me his tough pose
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5250/5228899234_de617f4c66_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5228899234/)
Christmas Mini Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5228899234/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

05
Casual shot...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5177697664_35aa9ef858_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5177697664/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5177697664/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

[TauntDevil]

Awesome shots Hatch. Second to last is my favorite.

[disneydork06]

Thanks for all the recommendations! I'll have to check them out tonight and hopefully place my order in the morning.

these seemed like a nice alternative for a bag that I was looking at...
http://www.adorama.com/searchsite/default.aspx?searchinfo=joe+backpack


also, Welcome Newbies!
and wow, thread number 4...can we talk any more? isn't this like 4 in four years?

[AZAlphaDog]

We should have a holiday "meet N' greet" or one of those old fashion Michael O "meet and Greed" or should that be a "meat and greed?"

Some kind of meet up in Tempe for pizza or burgers or something and a little street shooting after, or at the festival of Lights parade downtown or something like that.

[azboricua]

We should have a holiday "meet N' greet" or one of those old fashion Michael O "meet and Greed" or should that be a "meat and greed?"

Some kind of meet up in Tempe for pizza or burgers or something and a little street shooting after, or at the festival of Lights parade downtown or something like that.

Im down, let me know when and where, I really wanna make it this time.

[ToferPhotography]

I would love to as well, would prefer a Saturday afternoon + or Sunday afternoon.

[LisaJH]

Great shots Hatch! That little girl is too cute!

[Hatch1921]

Awesome shots Hatch. Second to last is my favorite.

Great shots Hatch! That little girl is too cute!


Many thanks! Kristy and I had fun with them. Olivia was not happy when we first started out.. but.. she was having a blast towards the end... kids.... lol

Thanks again,.
Hatch

[tommykjensen]

Cant post in the G/N section so ill post it here. Awesome shots Zen. I like all three shots.





Don't try to circumvent the G&N rules this way. There is a reason to the rules for posting in that forum and you should not bypass them by making a post like this. If you need to comment on photos in G&N and you do not have access to post then you need to send them via PM.

This post in not an invitation for discusion. If you have questions or comments send them in PM.

[Hatch1921]

Takes deep breath.... the heat is off Hatch... then on to Rick... now Tauntdevil is feeling it.... all attention is now off us Rick. :)

I love this thread.
Hatch

[azboricua]

Takes deep breath.... the heat is off Hatch... then on to Rick... now Tauntdevil is feeling it.... all attention is now off us Rick. :)

I love this thread.
Hatch

Ha Ha! you trouble makers! (as I point at Rick, Hatch, and Taunt laughing)

<-----Goes back into hiding

[Hatch1921]

Ha Ha! you trouble makers! (as I point at Rick, Hatch, and Taunt laughing)

<-----Goes back into hiding


It's all good as long as the spotlight shifts off me;)

[Hatch1921]

On a serious and positive note....

CS5 users... give these scripts a try...
http://www.russellbrown.com/scripts.html

I used the watermark panel last night... works like a champ! Super fast... easy to use.
The email panel is nice as well... I'm using Outlook.. so.. it processed the image to a size you set... opens the email... attaches the image... nice!

Passing it on.,
Hatch

[azboricua]

Well lets see, how does Friday December 10th 5PMish sound for Mill Ave Meet and Greet, how many people can make it?

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[Hatch1921]

Friday December 10th 5PMish sound for Mill Ave Meet and Greet, how many people can make it?

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[AZAlphaDog]

Friday December 10th 5PMish sound for Mill Ave Meet and Greet, how many people can make it?

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3 AZAlphaDog 100% NO GO (wife's birthday)
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[Michael O]

Friday December 10th 5PMish sound for Mill Ave Meet and Greet, how many people can make it?

1 AZBORICUA
2 Hatch (90% sure)
3 AZAlphaDog 100% NO GO (wife's birthday)
4 Michael O (75% sure)
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[azboricua]

If this date and time turns out not to work for most I can simply suggest a different date until we hit a jackpot with everyone's schedule. At the moment its more of a "feeler" to find out if we can get enought people together.

Hatch, can you ask Kristy, she doesnt visit here on a daily basis and might miss it.

[RickRandhawa]

1 AZBORICUA
2 Hatch (90% sure)
3 AZAlphaDog 100% NO GO (wife's birthday)
4 Michael O (75% sure)
5 Zenfox
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[azboricua]

Anyone know where AZALPHADOG lives? It sounds like we will have to kidnap him for the night. :lol:

[LisaJH]

Wish I lived a bit closer.

[FlyingPhotog]

Anyone going to be down there for the Art Fair tonight?

[Hatch1921]

Anyone going to be down there for the Art Fair tonight?


Nope :( 1st Friday... missed it again.



But... on a high note... selling the 5D2 for one of these... the kids will love it!
http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/03/pentax-k-r-receives-a-rainbow-paintjob-35mm-prime-lens-for-limi/

Hatch

[tommykjensen]

Hatch, the spotligth has not been turned off!!!

[Kristy]

Friday December 10th 5PMish sound for Mill Ave Meet and Greet, how many people can make it?

1 AZBORICUA
2 Hatch (90% sure)
3 AZAlphaDog 100% NO GO (wife's birthday)
4 Michael O (75% sure)
5 Kristy --- Gotta check with the family.. can you go later though
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I work until 5:30....so can't be there before around 7pm... :( Saturday would be better than Friday for me.... just sayin.....

[itsmejson]

1 AZBORICUA
2 Hatch (90% sure)
3 AZAlphaDog 100% NO GO (wife's birthday)
4 Michael O (75% sure)
5 Zenfox
6 itsmejson (65% sure)
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Sounds like a grt idea - will know better sometime mid-wk depending on if I have any appts.

[Kristy]

SO, I took this photo of a little girl I babysit... a feat in itself as she cries everytime I try, she get's mad when I try to get her to sit still for a minute... So I never get a good shot of her.

Tried again today.. was using my "natural light studio".. lol.. not enough sunshine today to make it work properly, so I guess I need to drag out a strobe and soft box next time....

Anyway, every year I give the parents of the children I care for.. photos for Christmas presents....
I know the background on this is pretty hacked up.. but... maybe my eyes have been looking at it too long.

Your opinions.. trash and reshoot.. or does it not look as bad as I think... lol.. hit me hard, doesn't matter... I won't be angry. promise.. ;)

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/1113398543_WaiKK-X2.jpg

[Kristy]

1 AZBORICUA
2 Hatch (90% sure)
3 AZAlphaDog 100% NO GO (wife's birthday)
4 Michael O (75% sure)
5 Zenfox
6 itsmejson (65% sure)
7 Kristy.. (see above.. just correcting the line up)
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Sounds like a grt idea - will know better sometime mid-wk depending on if I have any appts.

oops..

[Hatch1921]

Hatch, the spotligth has not been turned off!!!


You have a PM reply!
Hatch

[azboricua]

SO, I took this photo of a little girl I babysit... a feat in itself as she cries everytime I try, she get's mad when I try to get her to sit still for a minute... So I never get a good shot of her.

Tried again today.. was using my "natural light studio".. lol.. not enough sunshine today to make it work properly, so I guess I need to drag out a strobe and soft box next time....

Anyway, every year I give the parents of the children I care for.. photos for Christmas presents....
I know the background on this is pretty hacked up.. but... maybe my eyes have been looking at it too long.

Your opinions.. trash and reshoot.. or does it not look as bad as I think... lol.. hit me hard, doesn't matter... I won't be angry. promise.. ;)


Kristy, I like this picture, and sometimes I think the same with some of my pictures. Put yourself in the parent's shoes, would you like to get a picture like this of your daughter if you weren't a photographer yourself? I know I would. I think she looks beautiful.

[Hatch1921]

Nope :( 1st Friday... missed it again.

But... on a high note... selling the 5D2 for one of these... the kids will love it!
http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/03/pentax-k-r-receives-a-rainbow-paintjob-35mm-prime-lens-for-limi/

Hatch


***Disclaimer... I am not nor will I sell something in this thread... I fully understand selling items on POTN must be placed in the Buy/Sell Forum. This is a Pentax Rainbow colored camera with some crazy thing on the top of it. I do not intend to sell my Canon 5d2 to replace it with this Rainbow colored camera. I do like rainbows... I do like cameras... the combo isn't nearly as attractive to me as a Rainbow...Colored...Camera. So... if for some reason you may or may not have noticed the above statement was 100% pure sarcasm and not an Ad to sell my precious 5D2..... I fully apologize for possibly misleading you in to thinking I was selling my camera for a Rainbow Colored Camera. Thank you for understanding.****

Hatch

[AZAlphaDog]

SO, I took this photo of a little girl I babysit... a feat in itself as she cries everytime I try, she get's mad when I try to get her to sit still for a minute... So I never get a good shot of her.

Tried again today.. was using my "natural light studio".. lol.. not enough sunshine today to make it work properly, so I guess I need to drag out a strobe and soft box next time....

Anyway, every year I give the parents of the children I care for.. photos for Christmas presents....
I know the background on this is pretty hacked up.. but... maybe my eyes have been looking at it too long.

Your opinions.. trash and reshoot.. or does it not look as bad as I think... lol.. hit me hard, doesn't matter... I won't be angry. promise.. ;)


OK, I'm gonna say it 'cause I'm a big ole meanie and harsh and unique and all that . . .

Kristy, this image lacks depth and personality, the depth and personality we are used to seeing in your shots.

It looks as though the photographer was as tentative as the subject and the end result was a snap shot (although a snap shot with a nice clean background). I/we know you can do better, and deep down you know it too.

Get in closer, become one with your subject (like you do with your own kids) give this poor little girl a hug or two, get down to HER level and bond with her.

Do some really nice very shallow depth-of-field stuff with just her face or eyes, give her a cookie (yum, cookies).

Your little girl model tenses up almost as bad as my wife when I point my camera at her. At least with my wife I can give her booze to get her to relax a bit.

[azboricua]

***Disclaimer... I am not nor will I sell something in this thread... I fully understand selling items on POTN must be placed in the Buy/Sell Forum. This is a Pentax Rainbow colored camera with some crazy thing on the top of it. I do not intend to sell my Canon 5d2 to replace it with this Rainbow colored camera. I do like rainbows... I do like cameras... the combo isn't nearly as attractive to me as a Rainbow...Colored...Camera. So... if for some reason you may or may not have noticed the above statement was 100% pure sarcasm and not an Ad to sell my precious 5D2..... I fully apologize for possibly misleading you in to thinking I was selling my camera for a Rainbow Colored Camera. Thank you for understanding.****

Hatch

What about the deal you and I were in the middle of? So you wont sell me your 5D2 for $50? This is total BS!!!!


Just kidding, lol!

[Hatch1921]

Doug is mean! LOL J/K

I will agree with him... it's a little flat looking... lacks the usual sparkle. At least is isn't magenta? LOL

Hatch

[azboricua]

I have seen Kristy's work but thought, "hey, the girl is always crying, you take what you could get" and it sounds like she has had a hard time with this child.

You guys are mean people! :lol:

[Hatch1921]

I have seen Kristy's work but thought, "hey, the girl is always crying, you take what you could get" and it sounds like she has had a hard time with this child.

You guys are mean people! :lol:


I hold the baby responsible..she should know she is in the presence of a great photographer... it's really all her fault. ;) Sometimes he talent just doesn't want to cooperate.... it happens.

[Hatch1921]

LINK (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=854830375947&set=a.904338910447.2526851.3601567&pid=47503472&id=3601567#!/video/video.php?v=1739075914644&oid=142845852960&comments)

A little lighting from Joel Grimes... I personally dig the second half of the vid...

Hatch

[-AP-]

1 AZBORICUA
2 Hatch (90% sure)
3 AZAlphaDog 100% NO GO (wife's birthday)
4 Michael O (75% sure)
5 Zenfox
6 itsmejson (65% sure)
7 Kristy.. (see above.. just correcting the line up)
8 Kenny..(-AP-) 90%
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[Hatch1921]

All is well with the Mod.... we had chat...
Let's move on... group hug :)

The list is growing... looks like it could be a fun night? I don't even remember what I signed up for... getting old!

Hatch

[ChristinaMae]

1 AZBORICUA
2 Hatch (90% sure)
3 AZAlphaDog 100% NO GO (wife's birthday)
4 Michael O (75% sure)
5 Zenfox
6 itsmejson (65% sure)
7 Kristy.. (see above.. just correcting the line up)
8 Kenny..(-AP-) 90%
9 ChristinaMae (50% - I'll know my sched by Wed)
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[azboricua]

1 AZBORICUA
2 Hatch (90% sure)
3 AZAlphaDog 100% NO GO (wife's birthday)
4 Michael O (75% sure)
5 Zenfox
6 itsmejson (65% sure)
7 Kristy.. (see above.. just correcting the line up)
8 Kenny..(-AP-) 90%
9 ChristinaMae (50% - I'll know my sched by Wed)
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This is top priority guys!!!!, lol, I hope it grows and turns out to be a great night.

[Hatch1921]

Well lets see, how does Friday December 10th 5PMish sound for Mill Ave Meet and Greet, how many people can make it?

Not to throw a wrench in things... if there were to be a plan "B" location... what would it be and where? Anyone? Anyone? :)

[cdahl]

SO, I took this photo of a little girl I babysit... a feat in itself as she cries everytime I try, she get's mad when I try to get her to sit still for a minute... So I never get a good shot of her.

Tried again today.. was using my "natural light studio".. lol.. not enough sunshine today to make it work properly, so I guess I need to drag out a strobe and soft box next time....

Anyway, every year I give the parents of the children I care for.. photos for Christmas presents....
I know the background on this is pretty hacked up.. but... maybe my eyes have been looking at it too long.

Your opinions.. trash and reshoot.. or does it not look as bad as I think... lol.. hit me hard, doesn't matter... I won't be angry. promise.. ;)

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/1113398543_WaiKK-X2.jpg
I like it. She is a little cutie!

[disneydork06]

1 AZBORICUA
2 Hatch (90% sure)
3 AZAlphaDog 100% NO GO (wife's birthday)
4 Michael O (75% sure)
5 Zenfox
6 itsmejson (65% sure)
7 Kristy.. (see above.. just correcting the line up)
8 Kenny..(-AP-) 90%
9 ChristinaMae (50% - I'll know my sched by Wed)
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I wish I could but...working all day and all night at the zoo :-/

[RickRandhawa]

1 AZBORICUA
2 Hatch (90% sure)
3 AZAlphaDog 100% NO GO (wife's birthday)
4 Michael O (75% sure)
5 Zenfox
6 itsmejson (65% sure)
7 Kristy.. (see above.. just correcting the line up)
8 Kenny..(-AP-) 90%
9 ChristinaMae (50% - I'll know my sched by Wed)
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Jeez, we're a very non-committal group aren't we? :D

[azboricua]

What about Saturday December 11th? 3PMish (if you cant make 3pm, list a better time so we can see the best for all)

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[Kristy]

Jeez, we're a very non-committal group aren't we? :D

I'm still hoping we change it to Saturday.... lol.. no way I can be there @ 5 on a Friday.. work... work.... work.. then mom duties, then clean up and drive 40-45 minutes to get there.. you'll all be gone before I arrive.. guess I can have a drink and take the metro rail home.. lol....

[Kristy]

Kristy, I like this picture, and sometimes I think the same with some of my pictures. Put yourself in the parent's shoes, would you like to get a picture like this of your daughter if you weren't a photographer yourself? I know I would. I think she looks beautiful.

OK, I'm gonna say it 'cause I'm a big ole meanie and harsh and unique and all that . . .

Kristy, this image lacks depth and personality, the depth and personality we are used to seeing in your shots.

It looks as though the photographer was as tentative as the subject and the end result was a snap shot (although a snap shot with a nice clean background). I/we know you can do better, and deep down you know it too.

Get in closer, become one with your subject (like you do with your own kids) give this poor little girl a hug or two, get down to HER level and bond with her.

Do some really nice very shallow depth-of-field stuff with just her face or eyes, give her a cookie (yum, cookies).

Your little girl model tenses up almost as bad as my wife when I point my camera at her. At least with my wife I can give her booze to get her to relax a bit.

Doug is mean! LOL J/K

I will agree with him... it's a little flat looking... lacks the usual sparkle. At least is isn't magenta? LOL

Hatch

I have seen Kristy's work but thought, "hey, the girl is always crying, you take what you could get" and it sounds like she has had a hard time with this child.

You guys are mean people! :lol:

I like it. She is a little cutie!


Aye.... thanks for the feedback guys... I know, I know, I know.. not a headshot, right...? I was trying to get out of my box and do a full body.. and for her, this is amost a smile.... she was crying 50-seconds earlier, and 10 seconds later....

Flat..? Bad PP or what? I guess the original IQ was really bad.. that's why I made it B&W....

Oh well.... reshoot if I have time, if not.. I'm sure her mommy will love it, after all it is her child.. and it's free! hahaha...

Thanks again... I appreciate the *honest* feedback. :)

[JmprSteve]

1 AZBORICUA
2 Hatch (90% sure)
3 AZAlphaDog 100% NO GO (wife's birthday)
4 Michael O (75% sure)
5 Zenfox
6 itsmejson (65% sure)
7 Kristy.. (see above.. just correcting the line up)
8 Kenny..(-AP-) 90%
9 ChristinaMae (50% - I'll know my sched by Wed)
10 Steve 100% sure I can't make it at 5:00, 90% sure I can be there by 5:30ish!

[ToferPhotography]

What about Saturday December 11th? 3PMish (if you cant make 3pm, list a better time so we can see the best for all)

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[cntry]

Is anyone going to the Kelby seminar?

http://kelbytraininglive.com/flash-photography-tour

[Hatch1921]

Dec 11th.... big UFC fight night... I can't make it.... this is why we struggle to meet up... lol... so many different schedules...

[FlyingPhotog]

Can't do 12/11 either .. Suite tickets to a comedy show at the Dodge.

[Michael O]

Is anyone going to the Kelby seminar?

http://kelbytraininglive.com/flash-photography-tour

I am still thinking about it, I may register later today.

[disneydork06]

[QUOTE=ToferPhotography;11392108]What about Saturday December 11th? 3PMish (if you cant make 3pm, list a better time so we can see the best for all)

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[RickRandhawa]

Can't do 12/11 or 12/12

[ChristinaMae]

What about Saturday December 11th? 3PMish (if you cant make 3pm, list a better time so we can see the best for all)

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2 Toferphotography 80%
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[Hatch1921]

throwing this out there....

What about Jan 8th? gives everyone more than a month to plan ahead to go on the shoot... it's the 2nd Saturday in Jan.... also... gets us past Christmas/New Years...

Again... just an idea...
Hatch

[cntry]

Use AUG as a coupon and get ten dollars off!
So NAPP members only pay $69.
Just ordered coupon works.
I am still thinking about it, I may register later today.

[Michael O]

throwing this out there....

What about Jan 8th? gives everyone more than a month to plan ahead to go on the shoot... it's the 2nd Saturday in Jan.... also... gets us past Christmas/New Years...

Again... just an idea...
Hatch

That sound good to me, good idea Hatch.

[Michael O]

Use AUG as a coupon and get ten dollars off!
So NAPP members only pay $69.


Thanks, glad I waited, will do! :)

[AZAlphaDog]

I signed up using the AUG code and got $10 off. Thanks.

Lunch at the Chinese Culture Center for Dim Sum on Tues.


Who's with me?

Are supposed to bring our camera's or just watch Joe show and tell us how to do it?

[ChristinaMae]

throwing this out there....

What about Jan 8th? gives everyone more than a month to plan ahead to go on the shoot... it's the 2nd Saturday in Jan.... also... gets us past Christmas/New Years...

Again... just an idea...
Hatch

I'm fine with whatever the group decides.

On another note, I'm heading to the PHX zoo for the first time tomorrow. I'm more of a landscape girl, so any suggestions for good areas to photograph?

[ChristinaMae]

Lunch at the Chinese Culture Center for Dim Sum on Tues.



That looks good! Now I'll have to get Chinese for dinner tonight! :D

[-AP-]

I'm fine with whatever the group decides.

On another note, I'm heading to the PHX zoo for the first time tomorrow. I'm more of a landscape girl, so any suggestions for good areas to photograph?


I'm thinking Ryan would be the expert, but for landscape type stuff at the Zoo, I would stop by the Tiger cage..

http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/photos/977589180_PdzYa-L.jpg

Then the little Monkey world..

http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/photos/977462958_CanjN-L.jpg

The Cheetah area.

http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/photos/977548440_QkLmv-L.jpg

But the reality is that the entire zoo is one big landscape with so much to see and do. You should be able to cover the entire grounds in a few short hours though regardless what you want to shoot.. I went there for the first time earlier this year and liked it so much I bought the membership. It really is a no brainer if you enjoy the Zoo and I have probably gone there 4-5 times since. So it was most worth it for me. I was thinking about going tonight for the zoo lights..

Also I found a link to the parks map.
http://www.phoenixzoo.org/images/phxzoo_map.pdf

I have found my personal preference to walk around the Savannah from the left to the right.

Have fun..!!

[azboricua]

Ok, Jan 8th. Sorry about all the changing uys, Just wanna make sure almost if not everyone can make it. So, Jan 8th?

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[cdahl]

Took these this past weekend. I like them better than that group one I previously posted. Would appreciate any advice/suggestions you have for improvement. Thank you.

[Cmonster]

I've been mia , count me in for the next meetup :)

[Hatch1921]

Nice captures Doug, Kenny and Carrie.

Carrie... only thing.. maybe a minor curves adjustment to give them some pop.. other than that... really nice work.

Hatch

Recent maternity session....
Just trying the reflection.. not sure if it works... will delete it if you all think it is bad..


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http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5169/5232321699_59a5ffd4da_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5232321699/)
Maternity Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5232321699/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

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http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5009/5232321721_6af017b798_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5232321721/)
Maternity Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5232321721/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

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http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5232913378_f9ff7f4e93_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5232913378/)
Maternity Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5232913378/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

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http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5050/5232913404_4ff4f2a42c_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5232913404/)
Maternity Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5232913404/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

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http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5249/5232321791_d5170a968e_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5232321791/)
Maternity Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5232321791/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

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http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5232913448_a55f69176d_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5232913448/)
Maternity Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5232913448/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

[TauntDevil]

Nice captures Doug, Kenny and Carrie.

Carrie... only thing.. maybe a minor curves adjustment to give them some pop.. other than that... really nice work.

Hatch

Recent maternity session....
Just trying the reflection.. not sure if it works... will delete it if you all think it is bad..


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I really like them. I love the b&w ones the most. First one is my favorite. One thing that popped in my head was in number 4... It amazed me to see her boyfriend/fieance/husband is letting her be... nude.
Wonderful shots.

[RickRandhawa]

I personally dig the second half of the vid...

Hatch

Is that when the male model takes his shirt off? I don't judge...just wondering. :lol::lol:

[Hatch1921]

I really like them. I love the b&w ones the most. First one is my favorite. One thing that popped in my head was in number 4... It amazed me to see her boyfriend/fiancée/husband is letting her be... nude.
Wonderful shots.

We actually shot true nudes.. in a very tasteful manner... very cool couple. .

Is that when the male model takes his shirt off? I don't judge...just wondering. :lol::lol:;)

[JmprSteve]

We actually shot true nudes.. in a very tasteful manner... very cool couple. .

;)

not sure about the reflection, it could be the facial expression.

[Hatch1921]

not sure about the reflection, it could be the facial expression.


Thanks... I'm not sold either.. just something I messed around with on a whim. ;)

[azboricua]

Shoot I did a few hours ago, C&C very much appreciated.

Shot with:

Canon 5D2, Sigma 85mm, Nikon SB28 speedlight, 40inch umbrella to camera right.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5170/5233596798_4bfaa432d6_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azboricua/5233596798/)
Mayolo Family 2-46-Edit.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/azboricua/5233596798/) by Christian Maldonado (http://www.flickr.com/people/azboricua/), on Flickr

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[RickRandhawa]

Shoot I did a few hours ago, C&C very much appreciated.

Shot with:

Canon 5D2, Sigma 85mm, Nikon SB28 speedlight, 40inch umbrella to camera right.



Like the fall look. Color levels need to be adjusted, and you may also darken the background to give them a bit more pop.

May want to do a more subtle job, but I wanted to give u an idea:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5129/5233298041_50ac2f3cd5_b.jpg

[jbdavies]

Wow. A new thread. Exciting. :)

Happy Birthday Hatch. :)

[RickRandhawa]

Happy bday bro!

[Michael O]

Happy Birthday Hatch!

[cdahl]

Happy Birthday, Hatch!

Thank you for your reply. First & last are my favorites of your series. I like the reflection but not the expression.

[Hatch1921]

Happy bday bro!

Happy Birthday Hatch!

Happy Birthday, Hatch!

Thank you for your reply. First & last are my favorites of your series. I like the reflection but not the expression.


Thank you very much.... 39 forever :) Last of the 30's.... wow... good times!

Thanks again.
Hatch

[Cmonster]

Happy Birthday Hatch!
I really like 1,5,6 !:cool:

[azboricua]

Thank you very much.... 39 forever :) Last of the 30's.... wow... good times!

Thanks again.
Hatch

I heard that's when you start loosing your hair. *shrug*........lol