Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson

aroundlsu · 14th of September 2009 (Mon)

Out of the blue I had the opportunity to photograph Sherman Hemsley of The Jeffersons fame. It was a last minute deal and the only lighting I had with me was my White Lightning X800. Everything else was at home (from now on everything stays in my truck 24/ 7).

He is wanting to get into serious, character driven movies but all he had on was a white t-shirt that didn't look that good so a few minutes into the shoot I asked him to take it off and he happily did.

These are the results. C&C welcome! Did I go too far with the last picture? He came back later to take a look and immediately started laughing and booked another shoot for tomorrow night. This one downtown exteriors with all my lighting gear and assistants.

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moeronn · 14th of September 2009 (Mon)

I like this set. The lighting is great regardless of how much equipment you had with you. Looking forward to the next session shots.

Seems like you're movin' on up.

HQP · 14th of September 2009 (Mon)

What a great opportunity. These are great

Rhilton4u · 14th of September 2009 (Mon)

Mr J! Fantastic images! Thanks for sharing these.

Kevin Curtis · 14th of September 2009 (Mon)

they look great, especially for the limited light. i can't wait to see the ones with your full setup.

aroundlsu · 14th of September 2009 (Mon)

Here are a few in color. The highlights are a little rough on the second one. I might have pushed it just a quarter stop too far to the right.

phamster · 14th of September 2009 (Mon)

some good stuff there..

i like the b w ones..

phamster

apixelintime · 14th of September 2009 (Mon)

The b&w's are really nice. Looking at these now and having grown up watching him, these really make me smile!

For my taste, the DOF is a touch thin. But I think they are cool none the less.

(a little OT) i have seen other older AA peoples eyes do what his have done - the blue ring around the iris - Miles Davis' eyes did. This has always made me curious.

jeffbox · 14th of September 2009 (Mon)

I like the b+w ones, #4 is my favorite.

aroundlsu · 14th of September 2009 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by apixelintime

The b&w's are really nice. Looking at these now and having grown up watching him, these really make me smile!

You have no idea how surreal it was. I had no idea at all he was stopping by, no idea he was in the area, or anything else. I literally was just sitting at my desk bored and this guy walks up who I instantly recognized as George Jefferson with a big smile on his face. What a great day!

StanNJ1 · 14th of September 2009 (Mon)

May I be the first to say I smell something fishy? Sherman look-a-like?

Skrim17 · 14th of September 2009 (Mon)

what makes you say that Stan?

aroundlsu · 14th of September 2009 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by StanNJ1

May I be the first to say I smell something fishy? Sherman look-a-like?

Yeah ok. Thanks for the comment.

Scott_1469 · 14th of September 2009 (Mon)

LOVE that guy. What a great opportunity. I like what you've done, but I do agree with apix on the shallow depth of field. A bit thin for my eye....instead of focusing on the razor sharp eye in #1 for example, I find myself focusing on the OOF nose.

AxxisPhoto · 14th of September 2009 (Mon)

Damn! What a great opportunity to shoot a great icon. Love the lighting and how he played to the camera. Great work.

14th of September 2009 (Mon)	#2
moeronn Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,516 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson I like this set. The lighting is great regardless of how much equipment you had with you. Looking forward to the next session shots. Seems like you're movin' on up. __________________ flickr

14th of September 2009 (Mon)	#3
HQP Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SLC (Herriman) Utah Posts: 1,270 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson What a great opportunity. These are great __________________ 7D, 40D, 20D, 70-200 2.8 L IS, 28-135, 50 1.8, Tamron 17-50:2.8, 580EX, yada yada yada www.jayhyerphoto.com Jay

14th of September 2009 (Mon)	#5
Kevin Curtis Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 354 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson they look great, especially for the limited light. i can't wait to see the ones with your full setup. __________________ My Site- flickr 30d Gripped \| Canon 17-40L \| Nifity 50 f1.8 \| Canon 28-105mm \| AB800 \| AB400 \| AB 47" Octabox \| Cactus V4's

14th of September 2009 (Mon)	#6
aroundlsu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,374	Re: Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson Here are a few in color. The highlights are a little rough on the second one. I might have pushed it just a quarter stop too far to the right. __________________ Teddy Smith, SOC IATSE Local 600 Cinematographer www.teddysmithstudio.com

14th of September 2009 (Mon)	#7
phamster Cream of the Crop Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Purdue - Go Boilers Posts: 6,266 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson some good stuff there.. i like the b w ones.. phamster __________________ "Lighting will make or break your photo" Flickr Facebook Interview with Mike Panic

14th of September 2009 (Mon)	#1
aroundlsu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,374	Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson Out of the blue I had the opportunity to photograph Sherman Hemsley of The Jeffersons fame. It was a last minute deal and the only lighting I had with me was my White Lightning X800. Everything else was at home (from now on everything stays in my truck 24/ 7). He is wanting to get into serious, character driven movies but all he had on was a white t-shirt that didn't look that good so a few minutes into the shoot I asked him to take it off and he happily did. These are the results. C&C welcome! Did I go too far with the last picture? He came back later to take a look and immediately started laughing and booked another shoot for tomorrow night. This one downtown exteriors with all my lighting gear and assistants. 1 2 3 4 5 6 __________________ Teddy Smith, SOC IATSE Local 600 Cinematographer www.teddysmithstudio.com

14th of September 2009 (Mon)	#4
Rhilton4u Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lake Ridge, VA Posts: 1,483	Re: Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson Mr J! Fantastic images! Thanks for sharing these. __________________ Canon 5D & Rebel XTi with Grips \| Manfrotto 3021 & 3249 Pods w/ 488RC2 \| Speedlite 430EX EF 17-40mm F4L \| EF 24-70mm F2.8L \| EF 70-200mm F2.8L (IS) \| EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L (IS) EF 50mm F1.8 ("nifty-fifty") \| EF-S 10-22mm \| EF-S 60mm Macro \| EF-S 17-55mm \| ► My flickr ◄

14th of September 2009 (Mon)	#8
apixelintime Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dee Eff Dubb! (N. Texas) Posts: 2,049	Re: Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson The b&w's are really nice. Looking at these now and having grown up watching him, these really make me smile! For my taste, the DOF is a touch thin. But I think they are cool none the less. (a little OT) i have seen other older AA peoples eyes do what his have done - the blue ring around the iris - Miles Davis' eyes did. This has always made me curious. __________________ Christopher Cross \| Apixelintime.com \| Nightographer.com (coming soon) Altering reality one pixel at a time. A clicky thing \| Severial twisty things \| A couple of flashy things \| A bunch of other things Posing Guide \| Galleries \| flickr \| FaceBook \| Blog

14th of September 2009 (Mon)	#9
jeffbox Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 186 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson I like the b+w ones, #4 is my favorite. __________________ 5d / 85 1.8 / 50 1.4 / 17-40L www.Bivage.com

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StanNJ1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,411	Re: Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson May I be the first to say I smell something fishy? Sherman look-a-like? __________________ ID MKIII, 5D, 20D, 24-70 2.8L, 70-200 2.8L, 16-35 2.8L, 10-22L, 100 macro, 580EX, 580EX II, Einsteins, Pocket Wizards, Kacey Beauty Dish with a cracked grid, yada yada www.stansphotos.com www.Facebook.com/LikeStansPhotos

14th of September 2009 (Mon)	#12
Skrim17 The only TPBMer without a title. Enjoying my anonymity. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In my tree Posts: 39,560 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson what makes you say that Stan? __________________ Crissa FOR SALE

14th of September 2009 (Mon)	#14
Scott_1469 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 779 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson LOVE that guy. What a great opportunity. I like what you've done, but I do agree with apix on the shallow depth of field. A bit thin for my eye....instead of focusing on the razor sharp eye in #1 for example, I find myself focusing on the OOF nose. __________________ Gear List \| My Flickr Site Quote from my oldest: "Dad, I liked you a lot better when you had the small camera"

14th of September 2009 (Mon)	#15
AxxisPhoto Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,803	Re: Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson Damn! What a great opportunity to shoot a great icon. Love the lighting and how he played to the camera. Great work. __________________ Please call me Alex, not Axxis or AxxisPhoto 2x 5Dmk2 \| 70-200mm f2.8L IS \| 24-105mm f4L IS \| Alien Bees lights \| AxxisPhoto

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