GKPE: General Ramblings thread

And here I was thinking I was going to slow......life in the fast lane

Hey I do everything in 2 speeds. The hyperactive weka.

weka2000 wrote in post #3872152
How many female models have you photographed so far?

One

somethingsimple wrote in post #3872132
*annoyed face* well i just read my 4th photo assignment which says i have to find a glamour model somewhere and shoot 48 images
ironically this is in the same section as wedding photography, and i AM shooting a wedding in a few weeks, but they stipulate that we will not be requested to submit any wedding photos for marking!
so far this course hasn't really clicked for me (no pun intended i swear) - they seem intent on making me shoot everything i don't like and ignoring stuff that i enjoy and/or plan to make a living from :-\

those are some great photos, chris tony and tong

What course are you doing SS

Glenn Wolsey wrote in post #3872103
Uh oh, tonight didn't help take my mind of camera gear at all. The 'hosts' managed to talk me out of the 40D and told me to invest in some glass with the cash first, upgrade the body later. Now I can choose a couple (hopefully) of pieces of glass to purchase instead of the body.

I think in the long run this is the better option. You know what they say, glass before the body - always.

well how about forget the ipod upgrade and use the money for that to get the 40D and glass. ?

Yep, looking at your list of glass it's better to get some good stuff first. even with the 350D you will notice the difference.

as for this glass before the body, who cares. Unless your making money, or plan on making money on your photography then it's not a big deal.

tongmaster wrote in post #3872127
I have not had much time to try out my 40D but I did catch the sunset over Titahi Bay, Mana Is and the Mainland. Lens is a Sigma 50-150 2.8

I cropped the foreground out.

Oh yea I like this too. since I am not much of a landscape photographer not to sure what else to do to make it better but I like it none the less.

NZFritz wrote in post #3875355
One

SS this may help you as well

www.starnow.co.nz

I got most of my models from here. Time for CD. In the 6 months I did model photography I photographed 30 models.

The first 5 were the hardest as I wasnt confident. After that it got better. Often the second shoot with same model was better as we knew each other.
The only question I asked the models was what style are you after. FHM type or Fashion.

Only ever used a 70-200 F2.8 lens

There is a heap of money to be made from model portfilos as there is about 4 guys in Auckland that do it.

Remember you click with some models and some you dont.

Fritz I also have a 5000 photo collection of ideas for poses, props etc. Depending on what sort of work your wanting to do I have a few links as well.
The model needs to be prepared. Get them to work out what they want before hand. That way you are both aiming for the same thing.

The 350D is a good camea, that is capable of producing excellent images in the right hands. (I had one for 2.5 years)The main reasons I see for upgrading are ergonomics and controls, better high ISO performance, and higher frame rate if you shoot alot of action. But getting better glass is always a good option. Lenses do not loose value like a body will, and definately help producing better pictures.

downunder wrote in post #3875517
What course are you doing SS

nzibs freelance photography diploma
mainly to fill in gaps of things i didnt know but also to get a qualification i can tell ppl i have in case they ask (so far no one has)

weka2000 wrote in post #3875699
SS this may help you as well
www.starnow.co.nz

thanks tony

scotttnz wrote in post #3875738
The 350D is a good camea, that is capable of producing excellent images in the right hands. (I had one for 2.5 years)The main reasons I see for upgrading are ergonomics and controls, better high ISO performance, and higher frame rate if you shoot alot of action. But getting better glass is always a good option. Lenses do not loose value like a body will, and definately help producing better pictures.

yes it is - when i get MY 40d, i will be keeping my 350 as well
i don't see myself going ff for a long time yet, still, who knows - if my future business performance matches projections i will need to buy a lot of gear each year to keep the tax man away LOL

technology behind L glass focusing on low light lenses...HERE

Nzshrimper wrote in post #3871974
Tony - one of the long exposures from Sunday..

Love it!

weka2000 wrote in post #3872012
Great photo. Now fix the horizon:p

What he said

weka2000 wrote in post #3872064
Chris see how muchground we covered
9 shot pano

Awesome pano

weka2000 wrote in post #3872082
Dam that was a easy afternoon. City boys........

Stop dissing the city folk, it's not their fault they know no better

Nzshrimper wrote in post #3872090
huhurm - i was fine... (just dont do heights)

I can pointyou to a nice bungy to overcome that fear

NZFritz wrote in post #3872111
So today I came to understand how hard it is to shoot out door glam when the model doesn't know how to pose, I really need to get better at my directing. Maybe I should practice my self in the mirror, lol. HA

Buy many girly mags, look at how they pose..

belmondo wrote in post #3874673
We had to bring him back. The whole forum was on the verge of collapse.


Some things just feel right, don't they?

Aren't ya a gem then

weka2000 wrote in post #3875248
And here I was thinking I was going to slow......life in the fast lane

Hey I do everything in 2 speeds. The hyperactive weka.

What's the other speed?

iKirst wrote in post #3876140
What's the other speed?

Asleep

tag141 wrote in post #3876002
technology behind L glass focusing on low light lenses...HERE

Dam what a horriable photo with the 50mm.

FlyingPete wrote in post #3871716
Hmmm, I may end up with the oldest DSLR here since Mark has sold his 10D, got mine in October 2004, second shipment into the country, even had to go on a wait list

I got my 350 D in Feb. 2005, so you beat me.
Over 50,000 photos on it now.

Glenn Wolsey wrote in post #3872103
Uh oh, tonight didn't help take my mind of camera gear at all. The 'hosts' managed to talk me out of the 40D and told me to invest in some glass with the cash first, upgrade the body later. Now I can choose a couple (hopefully) of pieces of glass to purchase instead of the body.

I think in the long run this is the better option. You know what they say, glass before the body - always.

I had a play with the 40D today. Dribble slobber. They only arrived here yesterday, so NZ is pretty early.
I'll wait, but after my photoshoot on Saturday where I was in an old house & photographed at ISO 400 I'm very disappointed with the graininess of my images.
40D might be the ticked.... So might a quality 2.8 L lens

NZFritz wrote in post #3872111
So today I came to understand how hard it is to shoot out door glam when the model doesn't know how to pose, I really need to get better at my directing. Maybe I should practice my self in the mirror, lol. HA

I had a shoot on Saturday including outdoors. Try posing guys!!!!

weka2000 wrote in post #3876259
Asleep

LOL

iKirst wrote in post #3876287

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For those that are up for a party, this is what I've been organizing for Diablo Bar in Ponsonby.
I went and spent around $1600 of their money on props last weekend. (death walls, gargoyles, Greek Ionic columns, Alters, Backdrops, etc) for the setting.
They are stealing the pew off my deck (Yep - I have a pew, hehe)
The bar will be set out as such..
Lower = Hell
Middle area / Bar = Purgatory
Top = Heaven (with a smoke machine that lets smoke tumble down the stairs..)
The Edge Radio Ad

The Flyer

I was to be one of two Fallen Angels / devils Advocates. but Little Nicky has fallen ill

I'm sure I can cope.. I hope.

For those up to it, be great to see you there

Once this one is over - I have another in October..

Are you taking pics of the event itself? Or too busy and enjoying yourself?