Loxley Senior Member  More info | Apr 23, 2013 10:48 | #1 So I just started getting in to off camera flash photography. I picked up a 580ex2 and a cheap impact umbrella/stand kit to start learning. This is a portrait from the first shoot I did to test it out with my gf.. Edited with LR4.. Any critiques, advice and observations are welcomed!
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Doctorh Senior Member  935 posts Likes: 29 Joined Jan 2010 Location: South East Texas More info | Apr 23, 2013 10:59 | #2 I like the lighting on your GF's face, nice work there, the focus is excellent, nice Canon R6, 2 Canon 5D Mk II; Sony A6000; 16-35 LF2.8; 24-70 F2.8 L; 24-105 F4 IS L; 70-200 F4 IS L; 28-135 F3.5; 50 F1.4; RF 24-105 F4 IS L, and 580 EX11
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MartinDixon Slit-scan project master  More info | Apr 23, 2013 11:06 | #3 Nice. flickr
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Flo Gimmie Some Lovin  44,987 posts Likes: 16 Joined Jul 2007 Location: Nanaimo,B.C. More info | She is a beauty. I think the light on her left side is so harsh, and not sure about the flare on this one, seems not to add to the scene for me? With light toned down, this would be a fabulous portrait. you're a great friend, but if Zombies chase us, I am tripping you.
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maverick75 Cream of the Crop More info | Apr 23, 2013 11:18 | #5 |
howzitboy Goldmember 2,948 posts Joined May 2007 Location: Hawaii More info | Apr 23, 2013 12:16 | #6 i like it! great shot and yeah, that blue thing on her arm gotta go http://onehourwedding.blogspot.com/
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Apr 23, 2013 12:26 | #7 Thanks everyone for the C&C! Doctorh wrote in post #15858448 I like the lighting on your GF's face, nice work there, the focus is excellent, nice Tyvm!! Martin Dixon wrote in post #15858470 Nice. Backlighting working well here - window? I think you could have used a warming filter on the flash. the blue/green marks on her arm and below a bit distracting. Thanks - no window here, its actually the flash positioned behind her with a umbrella (cam left) and white foam board (cam right) bouncing the flash. Flo wrote in post #15858483 She is a beauty. I think the light on her left side is so harsh, and not sure about the flare on this one, seems not to add to the scene for me? With light toned down, this would be a fabulous portrait. Thank you! I increased lumi values of orange/yellow and brought up some of the levels to help soften her skin, maybe too much? maverick75 wrote in post #15858503 I like it a lot! The only thing nagging me is the blue stuff on her arm, no biggie though easily fixable in post. Ty! As I said before Im trying to stay away from cropping and photoshop. Any techniques in LR4 I could use to possibly use? Patrick
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maverick75 Cream of the Crop More info | Apr 23, 2013 12:49 | #8 |
olafsosh I am a nice and fluffy dude  More info | Apr 23, 2013 12:50 | #9 damn gorgeous! - Olafs Osh
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Apr 23, 2013 14:37 | #10 maverick75 wrote in post #15858789 LR has a clone tool, it's not as great as the photoshop one, but totally usable. http://www.clickinmoms.com …htroom-spot-removal-tool/ Doh, I knew that! I used it to remove some blemishes on her face.. But this is a good write-up, I'll give it a shot when I get home tonight and try to get rid of that distraction Thanks! Patrick
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Apr 23, 2013 15:59 | #11 Loxley wrote in post #15858717 Thanks everyone for the C&C! I have some gels on order from bhphoto.. any ideas for DIYs with household items for now? You'll have to play with the flash settings to get it right, but...I found a DIY for Gels (of sorts)
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MartinDixon Slit-scan project master More info | Apr 23, 2013 16:57 | #12 I think I'd have to see a diagram - I see umbrella in eye reflection, so how can it be behind? flickr
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Apr 23, 2013 17:22 | #13 Martin Dixon wrote in post #15859627 I think I'd have to see a diagram - I see umbrella in eye reflection, so how can it be behind? Flash is behind her pointing towards an umbrella which on front of her to the right (cam left) and bounce board to her front left (cam right) Patrick
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HDr Member 124 posts Joined Feb 2012 More info | Apr 23, 2013 17:59 | #14 Good composition. Congrats! Canon 6D | Canon 17-40mm f/4L USM | Canon 50mm f/1.8 II | Canon 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM | B+W 77mm ND 3.0 1000X | B+W 77mm ND 1.8 64x | Canon 580EX II Speedlite | Yongnuo 622C Transceivers | Tripods, Umbrellas, Bags and Other stuff.
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maverick75 Cream of the Crop More info | Apr 23, 2013 21:47 | #15 Skinnifatkid wrote in post #15859427 You'll have to play with the flash settings to get it right, but...I found a DIY for Gels (of sorts) With sandwich baggies, turn them inside out, use permanent markers (of the color you want) color one side of the baggie, flip it right side out and viola, DIY Gel with stuff at home. Or just send Lee an email and they'll ship you out a sample pack! they overnight-ed me one for free. Might just be in the US though. - Alex Corona Sony A7, Canon 7DM2/EOS M, Mamiya 645/67
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Im trying to avoid cropping or photoshopping my photos if possible.
