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I have looked through both pages and many threads, but I could not find any place to ask this. Is there a place to find a photographer on these forums? My wedding photos suck, because I was a bonehead and did not get a pro, so I want to make up for it with some Christmas photos. The husband who hates photos more than anything else has agreed, and I hope for it to happen soonish. I'm just starting out with photography and eventually want to practice taking portraits when I can wrestle up someone to take them of, but everyone I know is super camera shy. I can't very well do a couples shoot of us alone and actually get decent pictures with real smiles instead of the horrible plastic smiles (or in his case mostly intentional stupid faces until I scold him) we both don when someone points a camera our way. Edit: I'm in the Bay Area of California and willing to pay for the quality I want. Valdara fucked around with this message at 09:42 on Nov 24, 2012 |
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Valdara posted:I have looked through both pages and many threads, but I could not find any place to ask this. Is there a place to find a photographer on these forums? My wedding photos suck, because I was a bonehead and did not get a pro, so I want to make up for it with some Christmas photos. The husband who hates photos more than anything else has agreed, and I hope for it to happen soonish. Post in the wedding photography thread - http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3191960 and read it too! Plenty of goons skilled here!
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I haven't done a family shoot in over a year. I've been doing events and weddings. It feels like I'm starting all over again as I don't feel like I know what I'm doing, but I feel that the overall result is positive.         
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Have you seen my apex seals? I seem to have lost them.
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I love the faded feel on this, the moody tones and the tight crop. Vintage without the cheese. I got to do an interesting engagement shoot recently, and these were some of the results. This was my first of the type, and I was certainly helped by the playfulness of the models; they were having a great time.  Untitled by thetzar, on Flickr  Untitled by thetzar, on Flickr  Untitled by thetzar, on Flickr  Untitled by thetzar, on Flickr  Untitled by thetzar, on Flickr  Untitled by thetzar, on Flickr  Untitled by thetzar, on Flickr  Untitled by thetzar, on Flickr The full set is over here, if you're interested: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetzar/sets/72157632152358717/detail/
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TheAngryDrunk posted:
I really like this one as well. The harsh shadows on her face give it a more casual but still fashion feel, but I like that you can still see her eyes.
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thetzar posted:I love the faded feel on this, the moody tones and the tight crop. Vintage without the cheese. Couple tips.. I'd throw some light on the background to get it more white, and to remove the shadows. If you are worried about splash, you can use a board or 2 next to the light. Secondly, you might want to clone out the dirt on the paper.
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TheAngryDrunk posted:
Not a huge fan of the pose or expression, but I love the lighting and post.
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Dec 3, 2012 23:23
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New project I'm working on, I'll be adding to this in upcoming shoots. How to Make a Natural Looking Portrait 1 by McMadCow, on Flickr  How to Make a Natural Looking Portrait 2 by McMadCow, on Flickr
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I'm looking for some advice. A friend/client met with me to discuss a project she is working on. She's looking to have me photograph her in a vintage, 1930s style way - her example photos were the two below.   I'm wondering how to best approach the lighting. I have access to off-camera flashes/umbrellas or constant lights (something I'm familiar and comfortable lighting with as I also work in the film/tv industry). Any help would be appreciated. For the close-up I'm thinking a very scrimmed down softbox camera right, with maybe a small 150w light for her eyes (maybe), then another 150w light behind her, camera left, diffused with some opal or something, just to giver her a nice edge light. Something like this? 
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those two pictures are lit pretty differently. your lighting set up would probably work for the latter reference but for the first one I'd probably stick with continuous perhaps through some diffusion cloth.
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Shot this last year, but at the time I only printed it large for a show I was doing. Had the opportunity to go back into the darkroom today to make one that would fit on the scanner. Saint by McMadCow, on Flickr
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I wanna see some of your stuff in person. we should get a beverage or something while you're in my neighbourhood!
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McMadCow posted:Shot this last year, but at the time I only printed it large for a show I was doing. Had the opportunity to go back into the darkroom today to make one that would fit on the scanner. Love it. My favorite part of your work is how expressive the body language is.
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somnambulist posted:
Can't believe no one commented on this. Love the colors/tones! 
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Paragon8, I'm down. Hit me up at mcmadcow at gmail dot yadda yaddanonanone posted:Love it. My favorite part of your work is how expressive the body language is. Thanks! I really try to get models to move around a lot. When I get to work with a model like this one who is comfortable and aware of how she's positioning herself, there's such a huge payoff. It makes the whole process so easy.
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How much harder is it shooting film for these shots? Much less spray and pray and much more making sure everything is right?
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Clown posted:How much harder is it shooting film for these shots? Much less spray and pray and much more making sure everything is right? I don't really know, to be honest. I've never done my personal work in digital, so I don't really compare it that way. If I'm shooting medium format I've either planned out the shot or worked it out already by shooting a bunch with 35mm in order to find the best scene. I'll occasionally shoot alongside friends who work with digital, and I think I work at probably 75% of their pace. Some of that is metering and whatnot, but mostly it's because I'm somewhat exacting in my directing- but I don't think that would be any different if I shot digital.
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Here is a portrait I did a while ago that I've taken a new look at as far as editing. Glad I still had all my shots from this session. http://500px.com/photo/19961593
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Just got a used Fuji X100 and I've been playing around with it in the office all day. This is my best portrait thus far: http://500px.com/photo/20096447 Feedback for a newbie photographer?
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Overture posted:Just got a used Fuji X100 and I've been playing around with it in the office all day. This is my best portrait thus far: http://500px.com/photo/20096447 Not terrible! Try finding a better background. it'll make for a more interesting photo.
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Pukestain Pal posted:Not terrible! Try finding a better background. it'll make for a more interesting photo. I have a few with actual backgrounds, but for some reason the depth behind him, specifically an office environment looked pretty cool. Also his face in this one was pretty spot on, but I agree a nice background would keep the focus squarely on the subject. Thanks for the feedback.
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Try to get more light falling on your subjects' eyes. The quality of light is nice, it's just not hitting his face the right way.
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Overture posted:I have a few with actual backgrounds, but for some reason the depth behind him, specifically an office environment looked pretty cool. Also his face in this one was pretty spot on, but I agree a nice background would keep the focus squarely on the subject. What I mean about better backgrounds, is more of a separation between the foreground and background. It'll make him *pop* more.
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McMadCow posted:Paragon8, I'm down. Hit me up at mcmadcow at gmail dot yadda yadda Two more in my staged portraiture project. Really loved this model.  The Process Behind the Perfection by McMadCow, on Flickr  A Helping Hand Finds an Intimate Moment. by McMadCow, on Flickr
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Chiming in to say that I really like this project. Excellent idea, and great execution.
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McMadCow posted:
I love looking at your stuff MMC, but the model's left elbow behind her back is really messing with me on this one.
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Leviathor posted:I love looking at your stuff MMC, but the model's left elbow behind her back is really messing with me on this one. Didn't notice that before...now it can't be unseen.
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Sonofabitch.  Oh well, that was a tough setup while still trying to keep her reasonably covered. I was actually more worried about how her fingertips would look.
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Another quick one; grabbed a co-worker to model and another to hold a speedlight and headed to the stairwell. Untitled by thetzar, on Flickr
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Ahoy, portrait thread, been a long time. Here are some photos I shot for a series back in Summer, you can see the rest here; http://500px.com/DavidChilders    
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Bottom Liner posted:Ahoy, portrait thread, been a long time. Here are some photos I shot for a series back in Summer, you can see the rest here;
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Bottom Liner posted:Ahoy, portrait thread, been a long time. Here are some photos I shot for a series back in Summer, you can see the rest here; http://500px.com/DavidChilders Processing/lightning/composition on all of those are awesome! Really digg your style My only "critique" would be that on the 4th picture I might have liked it with just a little bit more ambient light. But other than that, wow. Edit: Hey you're the guy with the girl under the bed (Katie), I remember you! Been awhile. Glad to see more of your work
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Bottom Liner posted:Ahoy, portrait thread, been a long time. Here are some photos I shot for a series back in Summer, you can see the rest here; http://500px.com/DavidChilders These are great. I'd love to hear a little bit about how you used your lighting gear here.
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thetzar posted:These are great. I'd love to hear a little bit about how you used your lighting gear here. Sure thing, any photos in particular?
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Bottom Liner posted:Sure thing, any photos in particular? I'm most interested in the 2nd, 4th, and 5th photos. In the second and fifth, the touch is light, but it looks like there's a goodly amount of fill. Was that done with reflectors, luck, or just levering the dynamic range? On the 4th, the isolated nature of the light suggests a grid; what did you use?
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Those are actually all ambient, just a lot of curve work to bring up the fill levels. The 2nd is a composite shot of two photos of her, which explains the weird lighting. The 4th was a gold 20 inch reflector aimed at her, which is why shes so warm and bright against the trees. The 4th was just a matter of waiting for the sunlight's streaks to get to just the right spot on the rocks. Here are a few more outtakes that I really liked from that day;    
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Bottom Liner posted:Those are actually all ambient, just a lot of curve work to bring up the fill levels. The 2nd is a composite shot of two photos of her, which explains the weird lighting. The 4th was a gold 20 inch reflector aimed at her, which is why shes so warm and bright against the trees. The 4th was just a matter of waiting for the sunlight's streaks to get to just the right spot on the rocks. Here are a few more outtakes that I really liked from that day; Fantastic stuff, all of it, and thanks for the insights. So who are these people, and how did you end up photographing them?
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