Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Its over...
Working with Models 1 has ended. Working with Models 2 starts on Monday its mainly going to be photoshoping.
I gotta say this module was fun. I learned alot and after looking at all my pictures at one shot last night, I definately changed the way I shoot. I started off with playing it safe and taking pictures of everything and the model was always centered. By the last class, I was cropping the image and coming in real close. I filled in the frame better. And honestly, I like the frame filled in. Not only with my images but with everyone's images. I'm no longer fond of full body shots..lol.
I gotta say this module was fun. I learned alot and after looking at all my pictures at one shot last night, I definately changed the way I shoot. I started off with playing it safe and taking pictures of everything and the model was always centered. By the last class, I was cropping the image and coming in real close. I filled in the frame better. And honestly, I like the frame filled in. Not only with my images but with everyone's images. I'm no longer fond of full body shots..lol.
Monday, March 23, 2009
DC Shooters first meetup
So Chris Alvanas put together a group called DC Shooters. It's pretty much open to any photographer on any skill level.
Our first "roundup" was on Sunday (22 March). There was a pretty good turnout. We could have used more talent though. We had a skateboarder, soccer player and parents came by to get their kids photographed. Penn Camera also was part of the event as they sponsored it.
I photographed a little girl named Alanna and took a few shots of a couple. The rest of the time was spent helping others. The photographers that did show up were new to the DSLR camera or didn't know how to work studio lighting. They had questions and I (and many others) helped them understand certain things. It felt great that I was able to help someone who reminded me of myself when I first got my DSLR. I wish I had the opportunity that these people did.
When I first started, it was all trial and error. I read up on different things on the internet. But nothing really stuck with me until I got to school where I learned all the things I needed to get me started!
On Sunday all these photographers got to try the studio lighting. One person even told me that he would of never thought that the images he took would come out of this camera the way it did. I was even amazed by the images he took.
I just felt good helping others. I may not know everything there is to photography, but I did share what I did know/learn. Can't wait for the next "roundup"!!!!
Our first "roundup" was on Sunday (22 March). There was a pretty good turnout. We could have used more talent though. We had a skateboarder, soccer player and parents came by to get their kids photographed. Penn Camera also was part of the event as they sponsored it.
I photographed a little girl named Alanna and took a few shots of a couple. The rest of the time was spent helping others. The photographers that did show up were new to the DSLR camera or didn't know how to work studio lighting. They had questions and I (and many others) helped them understand certain things. It felt great that I was able to help someone who reminded me of myself when I first got my DSLR. I wish I had the opportunity that these people did.
When I first started, it was all trial and error. I read up on different things on the internet. But nothing really stuck with me until I got to school where I learned all the things I needed to get me started!
On Sunday all these photographers got to try the studio lighting. One person even told me that he would of never thought that the images he took would come out of this camera the way it did. I was even amazed by the images he took.
I just felt good helping others. I may not know everything there is to photography, but I did share what I did know/learn. Can't wait for the next "roundup"!!!!
Last day of shooting with models
So Saturday was alot of fun! We had four models come to the photoshoot. I had a small issue with 2 models as far as directing them. The other 2 were amazing to work with. One was just bubbly and upbeat! Perfect type of person to photograph! I think it was more of a challenge to get her to be serious..lol. The other model took some working with but he loosened up a bit. By the time everyone left he was dancing and just having a good time!
So over the weekend I went through my pictures and I have to finish off some pictures to hand into the agency. So I'll be busy tonight, tomorrow and probably Wednesday. Next Monday we start Working with Models 2. Its mainly photoshop. I can't wait cause we have Chris Alvanas teaching that module.
Great day overall!!!
So over the weekend I went through my pictures and I have to finish off some pictures to hand into the agency. So I'll be busy tonight, tomorrow and probably Wednesday. Next Monday we start Working with Models 2. Its mainly photoshop. I can't wait cause we have Chris Alvanas teaching that module.
Great day overall!!!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Great time!
I had my critque on Monday night and we went through all the images I picked out. It was pointed out that the double butterly look wasn't on point. The bottom light was brighter than the top light. Lesson learned! Also, it was suggested that the next time I have an older model to use softer light so its easier on the skin. Other than that, I was told my cropping was good and I worked the frame well.
Last night we had three models in class. Two female models and one male model. All had a unique look to them. I decided to be different and try a different style of lighting. It came out rather well, IMO. The male model was easy to work with. He knew the looks and went through them all. One female model was good to work with as well. She gave me different looks and was ready to do whatever. The other female model was a bit harder to work with. Thats where my problem kicked in. I still have this thing about telling people what to do and how to do it. Since I'm not too familiar with poses, it was easy for me.
Now for the SHOCKER! I tried the Nikon D700 for the first time. It was a little hard to work with but after that, it was a go! I filled up 1 4gb CF card and a 2GB CF card. I put the picture on the laptop last night and went through them all and the images are imazing! What I did realize is that the images where I thought I came in close really have some negative space either on the sides or on the top. So now I have to crop them which is something i did not want to do. But thats how you learn. Not bad for a Nikon though..lol.
We have another shoot scheduled for Saturday and then Critque on Monday. Next Wednesday is our last class with Ron, I think. Then its on to Working with Models 2 with Chris Alvanas, the Photoshop Master! lol.
Last night we had three models in class. Two female models and one male model. All had a unique look to them. I decided to be different and try a different style of lighting. It came out rather well, IMO. The male model was easy to work with. He knew the looks and went through them all. One female model was good to work with as well. She gave me different looks and was ready to do whatever. The other female model was a bit harder to work with. Thats where my problem kicked in. I still have this thing about telling people what to do and how to do it. Since I'm not too familiar with poses, it was easy for me.
Now for the SHOCKER! I tried the Nikon D700 for the first time. It was a little hard to work with but after that, it was a go! I filled up 1 4gb CF card and a 2GB CF card. I put the picture on the laptop last night and went through them all and the images are imazing! What I did realize is that the images where I thought I came in close really have some negative space either on the sides or on the top. So now I have to crop them which is something i did not want to do. But thats how you learn. Not bad for a Nikon though..lol.
We have another shoot scheduled for Saturday and then Critque on Monday. Next Wednesday is our last class with Ron, I think. Then its on to Working with Models 2 with Chris Alvanas, the Photoshop Master! lol.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
FUN FUN FUN!
So Monday night we went through the pictures in class. I was told that I need to work on working the frame and shooting tighter. I enjoyed the critique cause it gave me ideas.
On Tuesday we had our final Studio Portrait class. I found some issues that I didn't spot from the begining. Now that I know what I did wrong, I have to prevent it when I hand in my deliverables for Working with Models (WWM).
Last night was FUN FUN FUN! We were supposed to have two male models but ended up with 2 female models. One was a bit older and the other was only 17yrs old. I shot the older model the entire night and got a few of the younger one. We had a makeup artist come through and that really helped out!!
I started off with a rembrandt lighting. After Amie and I were done, I switched to a ring flash. I never used it and never learned how to use it because that was the class I missed when I was sick. I'm in love with the ring flash! lol. It gives a whole different look to a picture! Now that I know how to use it, I want to use it again but on a male model just to see the difference.
After I got over my facination with the flash ring, we decided to do the double butterfly lighting style. This worked out pretty good.
I gotta say though, out of all my pictures, the one with the ring flash came out the best. :)
On Tuesday we had our final Studio Portrait class. I found some issues that I didn't spot from the begining. Now that I know what I did wrong, I have to prevent it when I hand in my deliverables for Working with Models (WWM).
Last night was FUN FUN FUN! We were supposed to have two male models but ended up with 2 female models. One was a bit older and the other was only 17yrs old. I shot the older model the entire night and got a few of the younger one. We had a makeup artist come through and that really helped out!!
I started off with a rembrandt lighting. After Amie and I were done, I switched to a ring flash. I never used it and never learned how to use it because that was the class I missed when I was sick. I'm in love with the ring flash! lol. It gives a whole different look to a picture! Now that I know how to use it, I want to use it again but on a male model just to see the difference.
After I got over my facination with the flash ring, we decided to do the double butterfly lighting style. This worked out pretty good.
I gotta say though, out of all my pictures, the one with the ring flash came out the best. :)
Monday, March 9, 2009
It's been a while..
So our studio portrait class is having a delayed ending. We didn't have class last Monday due to the snow storm. Then I was sick as a dog for Wednesday's class. So now our final day is tomorrow night. In the mean time, we have started "Working with Models 1".
On Saturday we shot 2 models. One was a college student and the other was a teenager. Both were very different to work with but very easy to work with. One required more direction where as the other did it more naturally.
Time flew by but working with models was fun. Tonight we are to critque our pictures so we can submit them to the modeling agency.
On Saturday we shot 2 models. One was a college student and the other was a teenager. Both were very different to work with but very easy to work with. One required more direction where as the other did it more naturally.
Time flew by but working with models was fun. Tonight we are to critque our pictures so we can submit them to the modeling agency.
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