Very first studio shots...

FocalPrincess · 4th of October 2008 (Sat)

I'm grateful to have a hubby who let's me move all the furniture out of a room and move the "studio" in for a few days. Here are the first, suggestions are appreciated. I have the 430EX off camera, camera left, behind a piece of white board, aimed to the background, and an AB800 at varying powers camera right, in front of the subject. That's all the lighting that is available to me at the moment.

These are hosted on smugmug, I'm sorry if they don't show up for some of you.

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sevillafox · 4th of October 2008 (Sat)

You caught some great expressions Di! Lighting looks good except for some grey in the top right corner of the last one.

christyjo2 · 4th of October 2008 (Sat)

these are wonderful for your first set of studio shots! you captured some great expressions and looks like she has a lot of personality! I agree with Sevillafox though, you do have a small grey spot on the last one, that is a bit distracting, but other than that...great job! cant wait to see more.

FocalPrincess · 4th of October 2008 (Sat)

Her personality.....overflows, and bubbles over and drives me nuts sometimes! Thanks, I will clone that sucker out before I use it!

I appreciate you both pointing it out!

sevillafox · 5th of October 2008 (Sun)

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Originally Posted by DoodleBunz

Her personality.....overflows, and bubbles over and drives me nuts sometimes! Thanks, I will clone that sucker out before I use it!

I appreciate you both pointing it out!

Wouldn't dodging it be easier?

KatiaShermanPhotography · 5th of October 2008 (Sun)

LOVE the shots! great job for the first time!!!
how many lights you have?
also check your white balance...first time that i saw it i saw lots of yellow

PiRho · 5th of October 2008 (Sun)

looking good Di! looks like you are going to have a lot of fun with those lights

christyjo2 · 5th of October 2008 (Sun)

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Originally Posted by sevillafox

Wouldn't dodging it be easier?

Yes, i would just dodge it. If i ever have a small spot like that, thats what i do. Just pull out the ol' dodge tool! lol

FocalPrincess · 5th of October 2008 (Sun)

I will try the dodge tool, to be honest, I'm not super familiar with it, so I'll play around! Thanks Katia, I'll check it out. Her hair IS actually really yellow blond (along with being nearly white, lol) so its really tough to balance.

Thanks guys! I'm so excited to play with this stuff. I've got a few more that I'll post in a little while, including my little man.

ETA: Thank you for teaching me about the dodge tool!!!! WAY easier!!

FocalPrincess · 5th of October 2008 (Sun)

I forgot to mention that all the lighting I've got is a 430EX flash camera left w/a homemade "barndoor" sort of thing and behind her, and an AB800 camera right and in front of her.

Chet · 6th of October 2008 (Mon)

Very nice! Looks like your daughter likes to be center of attention, what a poser! Looks like both of you got to have some fun on these!

FocalPrincess · 6th of October 2008 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuryMe

Very nice! Looks like your daughter likes to be center of attention, what a poser! Looks like both of you got to have some fun on these!

You have nooooooooooooooo idea.

We did a KidQuote book with these for the families for Christmas! She's very excited and it turned out great!

sevillafox · 6th of October 2008 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoodleBunz

ETA: Thank you for teaching me about the dodge tool!!!! WAY easier!!

The burn tool works great on black BGs as well.

BrokenRoad · 6th of October 2008 (Mon)

Oh Di they're great! I can't wait to come see you again even more now!

oh and Chet you have no idea how much that kid loves attention

Sglshotkw · 7th of October 2008 (Tue)

#1 & #3 are my farvorite!

Great job

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sevillafox I'm good with pathetic! Really, I am. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southwest Wisconsin Skill Level: sucktographer Posts: 25,150	Re: Very first studio shots... You caught some great expressions Di! Lighting looks good except for some grey in the top right corner of the last one. __________________ Tiffany hopeless smooshoholic......I ♥ smoosh! gear

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FocalPrincess Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hibernating near Hershey Posts: 8,209 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Very first studio shots... I will try the dodge tool, to be honest, I'm not super familiar with it, so I'll play around! Thanks Katia, I'll check it out. Her hair IS actually really yellow blond (along with being nearly white, lol) so its really tough to balance. Thanks guys! I'm so excited to play with this stuff. I've got a few more that I'll post in a little while, including my little man. ETA: Thank you for teaching me about the dodge tool!!!! WAY easier!! __________________ Blog \| Galleries "The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work." ~ Emile Zola Last edited by FocalPrincess : 5th of October 2008 (Sun) at 14:23.

4th of October 2008 (Sat)	#1
FocalPrincess Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hibernating near Hershey Posts: 8,209 IMAGE EDITING OK	Very first studio shots... I'm grateful to have a hubby who let's me move all the furniture out of a room and move the "studio" in for a few days. Here are the first, suggestions are appreciated. I have the 430EX off camera, camera left, behind a piece of white board, aimed to the background, and an AB800 at varying powers camera right, in front of the subject. That's all the lighting that is available to me at the moment. These are hosted on smugmug, I'm sorry if they don't show up for some of you. 1. 2. 3. 4. __________________ Blog \| Galleries "The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work." ~ Emile Zola

4th of October 2008 (Sat)	#3
christyjo2 Goldmember Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,270 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Very first studio shots... these are wonderful for your first set of studio shots! you captured some great expressions and looks like she has a lot of personality! I agree with Sevillafox though, you do have a small grey spot on the last one, that is a bit distracting, but other than that...great job! cant wait to see more.

5th of October 2008 (Sun)	#10
FocalPrincess Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hibernating near Hershey Posts: 8,209 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Very first studio shots... I forgot to mention that all the lighting I've got is a 430EX flash camera left w/a homemade "barndoor" sort of thing and behind her, and an AB800 camera right and in front of her. __________________ Blog \| Galleries "The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work." ~ Emile Zola

6th of October 2008 (Mon)	#11
Chet BrokenMember Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Within the POTN viewing area. Posts: 36,329	Re: Very first studio shots... Very nice! Looks like your daughter likes to be center of attention, what a poser! Looks like both of you got to have some fun on these! __________________ xti • 100mm f/2.8 • 50mm f/1.4 • EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS • EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 • EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

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Sglshotkw Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 133 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Very first studio shots... #1 & #3 are my farvorite! Great job __________________ Kirk

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