STICKY:  How to photograph a high school Senior

Brittany

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Thanks for sharing Tiffany

Craig, the first one is my fav of these pics.

Craig those are nice. A couple look a bit dark to me....and the chin shadow is harsh on the flag one but the first one is lovely. I hope you got some where she is looking at you as well and you can see her eyes.

GerryDavid wrote in post #11892542
Craig, the first one is my fav of these pics.

Thank You Sir.

sevillafox wrote in post #11892561
Craig those are nice. A couple look a bit dark to me....and the chin shadow is harsh on the flag one but the first one is lovely. I hope you got some where she is looking at you as well and you can see her eyes.

Tiffany. Was wondering about the fur hood shots if they were too dark. Did a little brightening on it.

We did get some with eye contact, I will post a couple up when I get to them editing.

As for the harsh shadow, well.....Ummmm...I missed it when shooting the flag set. Was my first time using a grid on the speedlite and was so worried about the harsh shadow behind her against the flag, that I missed the one cast by her chin. Ironically, it is her favorite shot so far (about half way through the edits).

Thanks as always for the advice.

GerryDavid wrote in post #11890128
perhaps you can get some shoots of your own, and use that. plus it could be extra income.

I signed a 'no compete contract' so I can not do any side jobs for money, (but I have done some little kid shots for family for free that I could show you, but not in this thread... lol)

sevillafox wrote in post #11889490

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OOOoooo the ring light workd GREAT in this shot

phamster wrote in post #11890725
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Madeline Senior ~ The Orange Hat

simple natural light for beautiful Madeline's senior portfolio

snowy ground makes for perfect lighting since it reflects light back upwards

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperturef/2.2
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed100
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOff, Did not fire

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/-phamster-/5468239884/

CT, I keep looking at this shot and the same thing keeps going through my head..... Her face just looks SO long. Technically it is beautiful- the lighting is awesome, the processing is beautiful, I just wonder if there may have been a more flattering angle for the shape of her face.

sevillafox wrote in post #11891220


I always do that.

thecackster wrote in post #11892068
Always do this too. haha.

You all make me feel SO much better. thank you

sevillafox wrote in post #11892171
Ok....I got this PM and thought I'd answer publicly in case anyone else was wondering.


. I mainly try to short light when I do light and also try and get a little light on the hair to make it pop.

When you say "short light" what exactly do you mean?
Also when using OCF, what are you using and how are you triggering it?

Again thank you for all the help, and I love the MCP actions.

cbknight the 1st one is awesome.

Pham

Love the shot. Did you bounce it off the snow or use a reflector..cant tell by the catchlight. Like the affect

I'd like to ask those of you in this thread to take a look over at this other thread:
https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1004462

It's my debate on selecting my first major modifier for the Einstein that I just ordered.

If you know your stuff about modifiers please do chime in over there.

umphotography wrote in post #11894830
Pham

Love the shot. Did you bounce it off the snow or use a reflector..cant tell by the catchlight. Like the affect

no reflectors ... just the snow on the ground..

sooc below..

jb_browneyes wrote in post #11894418
CT, I keep looking at this shot and the same thing keeps going through my head..... Her face just looks SO long. Technically it is beautiful- the lighting is awesome, the processing is beautiful, I just wonder if there may have been a more flattering angle for the shape of her face.

humm don't know what to say.. it might be the optical illusion being her hair covers some of the face..

jb_browneyes wrote in post #11894418
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When you say "short light" what exactly do you mean?
Also when using OCF, what are you using and how are you triggering it?

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short lighting and broad lighting examples.. lol..

http://www.diyphotogra​phy.net …light-and-broad-light-are

i am using these for my triggers for 2011.. Cactus V5's..

and for the elinchrom system - skyports are the default choice as triggers

https://photography-on-the.net …t=973284&highli​ght=cactus

phamster wrote in post #11896092
humm don't know what to say.. it might be the optical illusion being her hair covers some of the face..

For what it's worth (and I'm not sure why.. lol ) but I like this one better

phamster wrote in post #11896120
short lighting and broad lighting examples.. lol..

http://www.diyphotogra​phy.net …light-and-broad-light-are

i am using these for my triggers for 2011.. Cactus V5's..

and for the elinchrom system - skyports are the default choice as triggers

https://photography-on-the.net …t=973284&highli​ght=cactus

Thank you so much for those links... I think I FINALLY get it. lol

I checked out these, and I see they're not TTL (so I assume they're noy ettl either)

I was thinking you always used ETTL so am I looking at the wrong thing?
Also, do I have the option of using a on camera flash, and triggering another? I want to get into this, but I do not have a technical mind...lol
I learn by doing (over and over again... OOOhhh look at the birdie! jk)

One thing I do know from following you on FB is that when I do Get out on my own I want to be cordless both in and out of studio.

Thank you so much for you time. I know how busy you are.

jb_browneyes wrote in post #11896363
For what it's worth (and I'm not sure why.. lol ) but I like this one better



Thank you so much for those links... I think I FINALLY get it. lol

I checked out these, and I see they're not TTL (so I assume they're noy ettl either)

I was thinking you always used ETTL so am I looking at the wrong thing?
Also, do I have the option of using a on camera flash, and triggering another? I want to get into this, but I do not have a technical mind...lol
I learn by doing (over and over again... OOOhhh look at the birdie! jk)

One thing I do know from following you on FB is that when I do Get out on my own I want to be cordless both in and out of studio.

Thank you so much for you time. I know how busy you are.

No NO ETTL is evil.. i talk about it here

"4. As part of the photography industry, what is one thing every photographer should stay away from? My opinion is to stay away from anything that is Auto or Ettl in lighting. The high tech ETTL may sound great for beginners but really Manual Triggers and Manual Lights are what the beginners should be using. There is no replacement for lighting fundamentals. My goal was to be able to walk into a room, a set, or an outdoor location, and engineer a one light set up in manual (camera, and Flash) with limitations of shutter speeds under 1/200 and make a good photo all under 5 mins, and if you can’t do this under 5 mins, I would recommend spending some time learning or training yourself so you can get good exposures in bright conditions or even at night with a one light solution in manual. It is really a must for you to have this fundamental stobist skill before you start working with clients or even hobbist level, having this fundamental strobist skill will make your personal work more rewarding."

full interview here..

http://arturophotograp​hy.com …ck-questions-to-c-t-pham/

Oh man I feel silly, I actually already read that whole interview and must have just not remembered that part. (I've gone through all your stuff... lol be afraid... be very afraid.... jk about the afraid part.) I will re-read it. Thanks again

Great exposure and interview pham. Especially liked the things we didnt know about you.

I was a 5.5 uspta player and taught as well. Miss it terribly but had to stop due to injuries. 21 years of tournament tennis wore out a knee and lower back--- sucks-- but i love the game. Have not hit a ball in 8 years. A good 4.0 would wipe me off the court now

ETTL- has its limitations, but i use it at times. If you have not read Syl Arena's speedlighters handbook, grab a copy. It only 35.00 and has changed my thinking on ETTL. While manual is often preferred, ETTL mode, off camera flash set ups, are going to be extremely valuable especially when its combined with HSS. Im excited about experimenting with it when all this fricken snow starts to melt. Bobby is doing some great stuff with these set ups. ETTL is another tool when used right will give some additional options.

Tiffany, thanks for sharing all that info! And Pham, I've read your interview several times...awesome info in there as well!