Post Your Best Portrait Shots!

[Jayson]

Thanks Pat. It is the same frame and same chair. You start out with the youngest and then print each picture and put it in the same frame for each successive shot with each person sitting in the same chair against the same background. Took us about 1 hour to complete the whole process.

Joel, I love the idea. I did something like this on a Xmas card a couple years ago and just used photoshop to put the picture in the picture. It worked out pretty well, but not as good as this shot. Great work.

Bob, good looking little guy! As for the dual catch lights I wouldn't have seen any problem keeping them in there. If you look at most of the photos around, you can see all types of catchlights. Maybe I am lazy, but I hate cloning out other catchlights so I just leave them. A note on the Apollo that I learned the hard way. Make sure it doesn't tumble because it does break really easily (personal experience here). Other than that, excellent softbox...especially if you use some form of Sean's extender arm to get the thing to tilt.

[calulot]

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Don't do a lot of portraiture, but here's a few I took this weekend. Thankfully my son finally let me shoot him in his "cool" hat.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ky_calulot/8112783857/in/photostream/

[ham]

Love that idea Joel. Might have to suggest something similar to the other half for her family.

[clemmb]

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Don't do a lot of portraiture, but here's a few I took this weekend. Thankfully my son finally let me shoot him in his "cool" hat.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ky_calulot/8112783857/in/photostream/
Looks like you should be doing lots of portraiture. I love these you have here. Great job :)

[ddt0725]

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Don't do a lot of portraiture, but here's a few I took this weekend. Thankfully my son finally let me shoot him in his "cool" hat.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ky_calulot/8112783857/in/photostream/

Fantastic shots! Great poses and pp!! BTW - Love the hat!

[ham]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/9084_569262154811_2068642376_n.jpg


The colour version of the shot of my gf getting ready that I posted in the B&W Thread. When girls take so long to get ready, they can't really complain when we shoot them can they?

[gkphoto]

you would think that she actually was co-operating, however, that is impossible for a 1.5 year old. that is where the 8 FPS of the 7d comes in handy
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8472/8119812593_8981419026_c.jpg

[calulot]

Thanks clemmb and Denise!

gk, I love those pink boots, now I'll have to try to find my daughter some!

[ahab1372]

Ham, great idea and funny anecdote. You and your gf should go out more often if the leads to more portraits.
Btw when are we going to see some landscapes? Didn't you move out of the city?

[ham]

Out of the city, into the suburbs. I've taken landscapes before, but they're always lacking something so I don't tend to share them.

[Rocco]

Taking a little break from editing today and thought I'd share one. This is Ellie the Elephant.

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[bob williams]

Rocco, This is great work, nothing much else to say.

Bob

[Steph]

Busy week-end!

I really start to like the background; here playing with the white part and it seems I need to iron it a bit.

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All shots with 7D, 24-105, F/8, 1/200, ISO 100.

[Rocco]

Rocco, This is great work, nothing much else to say.

Bob

Hey thanks Bob! Means a lot. I'm just starting to move away from available light on my paying jobs. I've been pleased so far. More importantly, so have my clients.

[neuroanatomist]

It was Christmas portrait time a couple of days ago. :)

"Hi Santa!"

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8076/8269119095_4c8632437a_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dr_brain/8269119095/in/set-72157624462568231/lightbox/)
EOS 1D X, EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM @ 35mm, 1/160 s, f/10, ISO 100


"Can I Open This?"

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8220/8269119239_9e4460ea2c_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dr_brain/8269119239/in/set-72157624462568231/lightbox/)
EOS 1D X, EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM @ 24mm, 1/160 s, f/10, ISO 100

[DKSA]

I just finished taking an Intro to Digital Photography class at the local community college. This is a portrait that I did for an assignment.. This is my favorite of the session.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8204/8219474730_e5d9ef023f_n.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dawoodford/8219474730/) Marina sitting (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dawoodford/8219474730/) by david.woodford (http://www.flickr.com/people/dawoodford/), on Flickr

[Rocco]

Even though I have the big lights now, I still remember that the REALLY big lights still shouldn't be neglected. Large window behind me, camera right. Bounced flash off of the wall camera left.
http://www.vierimagestudios.com/img/s8/v0/p1435348314-4.jpg

[MrGreenBug]

Great shot Rocco! The best light is free, we just need to figure out how to use it to our advantage -- which I think you found! Cheers!

[Rocco]

Can't even tell you how much I'm enjoying the new lights. As always, feedback is welcome and appreciated.

http://www.vierimagestudios.com/img/s2/v73/p1444907066-4.jpg

-Rocco

[Mark Elberson]

I really like how you lit this Rocco. It draws my attention to the banjo more than the musician though (which is both fine and/or your intent :)). Did you use any different setups? Einsteins are hard to beat. Talk about bang for your buck!

[Sean Setters]

Very nice shot Rocco; superbly lit.

[Sheiky]

+1, really nice.

[Photog82]

Here's a photo of my wife I took today (You can't fully tell in the photo, but she is 30 weeks pregnant):
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8238/8505013496_9795f7c330_b.jpg (http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8238/8505013496_9795f7c330_b.jpg)

[cls]

Congratulations! (Both to a good portrait and, mainly, to what you're about to experience in a couple of months or so.)

[NFLD Stephen]

Congratulations James! You have some fun times ahead...sleepless nights, but fun times nonetheless.

Stephen

[DavidEccleston]

Congrats James. Practice your indoor, low-light photography before the wee one arrives.

[clemmb]

Did some senior portraits this weekend in the downtown area of a small town near by.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8392/8505031053_2311d547cb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/8505031053/)
IMG_0006_1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/8505031053/) by clemmb60 (http://www.flickr.com/people/markclemphotography/), on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8516/8506138832_8dfbd1e188.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/8506138832/)
IMG_0010a_fp_1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/8506138832/) by clemmb60 (http://www.flickr.com/people/markclemphotography/), on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8093/8505028165_8bfa0f7472.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/8505028165/)
IMG_0018_fp_1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/8505028165/) by clemmb60 (http://www.flickr.com/people/markclemphotography/), on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8380/8506135554_b8a6f775a6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/8506135554/)
IMG_0057_1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/8506135554/) by clemmb60 (http://www.flickr.com/people/markclemphotography/), on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8248/8505024879_d747a75551.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/8505024879/)
IMG_0066_fp_1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/8505024879/) by clemmb60 (http://www.flickr.com/people/markclemphotography/), on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8383/8506141678_fe9cb932d2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/8506141678/)
IMG_0124_fp_1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/8506141678/) by clemmb60 (http://www.flickr.com/people/markclemphotography/), on Flickr

[Steve U]

Love that first one Mark, I thought they only had movie theartres like that in movies. :)
That second last one is a great portrait shot.

[Rocco]

Did you use any different setups?

I didn't. Just shot the one look. Didn't have very much time with him. For the most part it stayed pretty much like this. Boomed the speedlight to illuminate the hat though.

http://www.vierimagestudios.com/img/s8/v85/p1453299722-4.jpg



Towards the end I did feather the two einsteins behind him for a more edgy look. Kind of sinister. Was pleased with that one too.

http://www.vierimagestudios.com/img/s8/v76/p1453300794-4.jpg


Very nice shot Rocco; superbly lit.

Sean, that means a lot coming from you. Thanks.

[Rocco]

Been unbelievably busy ever since I got these lights. Amazing how it put me back in creative mode.

Here are a couple from a session I'm editing right now. Taking a quick break. Two light setup, cross light, with my speedlight gelled with red, yellow, and cto in the fireplace to add the fire glow. flames were photoshopped in. Used the large soft box and 64" PLM with diffusion cloth.

http://www.vierimagestudios.com/img/s8/v74/p1461270214-4.jpg

http://www.vierimagestudios.com/img/s8/v84/p1464743150-4.jpg

[ahab1372]

that's awesome Rocco

[andnowimbroke]

Good ideas rocco

[ddt0725]

These are really, really nice Rocco! Composition, lighting ...all of it! Looks like you have this mastered!

[btaylor]

Rocco - loving the new setup, superb shots mate.

We're well and truly into our world tour now, currently in New York before heading across to France. Had a couple of sneaky beers today and a brilliant little pub called McSorley's Old Ale House. This is Pepe and he pretty much epitomises New York for me, really lovely guy and he was nice enough to allow me to take his photo before we left the pub. Anyway, click the photo and read the flickr description for a bit more info.

Lighting is natural from the front window of the pub, it has been an overcast day so the light was nice and soft. I'm really enjoying the 35L, such a versatile little lens.

Take care everyone.
Ben

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8367/8536086388_e615de4493_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ben_taylor_au/8536086388/)
Pepe (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ben_taylor_au/8536086388/) by Ben__Taylor (http://www.flickr.com/people/ben_taylor_au/), on Flickr

[ddt0725]

Nice to hear from you again, Ben! Great shot ...nice composition and tones! Really captures the overall atmosphere of the joint!

I did two processing on this shot of my son and grandson, one with blue and another with a brownish warm toned background. I think I prefer the blue ...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8366/8537540836_fe88900182_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dtrociophotography/8537540836/)
Daniel & Caleb (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dtrociophotography/8537540836/) by Denise Trocio ( www.dtrociophotography.com) (http://www.flickr.com/people/dtrociophotography/), on Flickr

Click on the photo & you'll be able to see the other background on flickr.

[DavidEccleston]

Awesome bar shot Ben.

I did check out your other image Denise, and I think you chose the right one. The skintones just blend right into the background on the other one.

Here's one of Bella enjoying a walk on our first warmish day of the year.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8506/8544084858_04ee431a60_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15493374@N03/8544084858/)
Cattail Fluff (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15493374@N03/8544084858/) by namethatnobodyelsetook (http://www.flickr.com/people/15493374@N03/), on Flickr

[Sheiky]

Great shots everyone! Looks like spring is coming your way David:)

[Rocco]

http://www.vierimagestudios.com/img/s11/v29/p1478260054-4.jpg

[Jonathan Huyer]

Wow I just love this thread. Everything here is way out of my league, but I really enjoying seeing what creative people can accomplish.

[NFLD Stephen]

I really like that shot Rocco! Looks like just one light used, is that right? Was there a reflector or anything else used for fill?

Stephen

[Rocco]

I really like that shot Rocco! Looks like just one light used, is that right? Was there a reflector or anything else used for fill?

Stephen

Thanks! There are two used. I had my 64" PLM with diffusion cloth set up for fill. I don't remember ratios or anything, but there wasn't much coming out of it. Main light had the white 22" beauty dish.

Sent from my HTC VLE_U using Tapatalk 2

[Rocco]

Lol. Feel like I'm hijacking this thread. Last one for a while!

http://www.vierimagestudios.com/img/s11/v27/p1478260132-3.jpg

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[btaylor]

Thanks Denise and David! It was such a fun shot to get. Ended with a hangover though which was less favourable.

[ahab1372]

Thanks Denise and David! It was such a fun shot to get. Ended with a hangover though which was less favourable.
LOL. One of the lesser known side effects of photography.
Great shots, all. Rocco, good to see you back

[Rocco]

Thanks Denise and David! It was such a fun shot to get. Ended with a hangover though which was less favourable.

Ha! In my experience, the stories worth telling end with hangovers. Great shot!

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[C.R.S.]

So the other day I saw this awesome B&W portrait by the celebrity photographer, Greg Gorman. It looked so simple I just had to try something like it. I added my own little flare to it and came up with this:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8385/8579058330_6741eebcb2_b.jpg (http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8385/8579058330_9c4d78bb84_o.jpg)

[Local Hero]

Here is one I took of my son for his 2nd birthday. Right now he is big into trains so my wife dressed him up like a train conductor.

http://patricklandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1920-4635.jpg
6D; 50mm, f/3.2, 1/1250, ISO 100.

[clemmb]

Here is one I took of my son for his 2nd birthday. Right now he is big into trains so my wife dressed him up like a train conductor.


6D; 50mm, f/3.2, 1/1250, ISO 100.
Looks like he is loving it :)
great shot

[conropl]

I do not usually comment on portrats because what do I know other than what I like:confused:, but that is a cute picture. And I like that you did not remove the scratch between his eyes... it gives him the tough little boy look.

[Rocco]

Here is one I took of my son for his 2nd birthday. Right now he is big into trains so my wife dressed him up like a train conductor.

http://patricklandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1920-4635.jpg
6D; 50mm, f/3.2, 1/1250, ISO 100.

I like it!! Finally, someone takes a portrait on the tracks with a model who looks the part. The outfit is what makes this work so incredibly well, IMO.

[Steve U]

Love that shot Patrick, handsome young bloke, great portrait.
Thought I would share this one, I don't often see dimples like this.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8525/8670580215_5d7b2f6a2c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/8670580215/)
SupanovaGC13_7 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/8670580215/) by Steve's Life (http://www.flickr.com/people/steves_life/), on Flickr

Thanks for viewing.

[Kayaker72]

Steve, Are you using an off-camera flash or bouncing the light off something?

Hollywood starlets seem attracted to you....:cool: Or is it the camera? :rolleyes:

[Local Hero]

I do not usually comment on portrats because what do I know other than what I like:confused:, but that is a cute picture. And I like that you did not remove the scratch between his eyes... it gives him the tough little boy look.

Thanks! His mom and me went back and forth on to remove it or not. We ended up deciding to leave it alone because its part of his character and it will probably be there for a while since it took sutures to close up.


I like it!! Finally, someone takes a portrait on the tracks with a model who looks the part. The outfit is what makes this work so incredibly well, IMO.

Thanks! To our shock he liked the bow-tie and didn't want to take it off when we were done. I fully expected him to rip it off as soon as he could.

[Photog82]

I used the softboxes that I had asked about in a thread that I created, (Impact 6 CFL octagon softbox).
http://www.jrogdenphotography.com/img/s8/v83/p1550355272-6.jpg (http://www.jrogdenphotography.com/img/s8/v83/p1550355272-6.jpg)

http://www.jrogdenphotography.com/img/s8/v82/p1550144876-5.jpg (http://www.jrogdenphotography.com/img/s8/v83/p1550355272-6.jpg)

http://www.jrogdenphotography.com/img/s8/v74/p1550355304-6.jpg (http://www.jrogdenphotography.com/img/s8/v74/p1550355304-6.jpg)

[Local Hero]

I used the softboxes that I had asked about in a thread that I created, (Impact 6 CFL octagon softbox).

Out of the three I'd say #2 is my favorite. Nicely done.

[Steve U]

Nice shots James, congrats, really like the colours and the original composition of the middle one.

More of the same from me.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8383/8678058992_42f0e618cc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/8678058992/)
SupanovaGC13_9 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/8678058992/) by Steve's Life (http://www.flickr.com/people/steves_life/), on Flickr

Thanks for viewing.

[Steve U]

Steve, Are you using an off-camera flash or bouncing the light off something?

Hollywood starlets seem attracted to you....:cool: Or is it the camera? :rolleyes:
On camera with a diffuser.

[Steve U]

Two more of my favourites from Supanova.

I got hammered with this girl.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8125/8681670593_950640a65c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/8681670593/)
SupanovaGC13_19 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/8681670593/) by Steve's Life (http://www.flickr.com/people/steves_life/), on Flickr

Green eyed monster....
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8544/8694501054_f02a9cbcc5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/8694501054/)
SupanovaGC13_21 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/8694501054/) by Steve's Life (http://www.flickr.com/people/steves_life/), on Flickr

Thanks for viewing.

[clemmb]

Two more of my favourites from Supanova.

I got hammered with this girl.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8125/8681670593_950640a65c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/8681670593/)
SupanovaGC13_19 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/steves_life/8681670593/) by Steve's Life (http://www.flickr.com/people/steves_life/), on Flickr


Thanks for viewing.

hammered with or by:confused:

[Steve U]

hammered with or by:confused:

Ouch, actually it was "by".... just my head, nothing serious.

[Marco van Eck]

My first time in a studio using flash lights. The assignment was lowkey and highkey portret photos.

Personally I like the results. I love taking pictures of the beauty of a woman without mutch attributes.

Let me know what you think, I can handle critisism:)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8404/8685865946_fc34db7fe2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcovaneck/8685865946/)
Lowkey studio portret Nina (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcovaneck/8685865946/) by Co'tje (http://www.flickr.com/people/marcovaneck/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8535/8684739557_6676f82e9b_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcovaneck/8684739557/)
Highkey studio portret Sukunya (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcovaneck/8684739557/) by Co'tje (http://www.flickr.com/people/marcovaneck/), on Flickr

Cheers!
Marco

[Local Hero]

@Marco

I like the shots. Studio lighting can be a lot of fun to work with.

For the lowkey shot I may have added a reflector on the far side to add a little of light to fill in the shadow across the face. Wouldn't be much but just enough to lighten up the eye and cheek bone a bit.

[Local Hero]

Here is one from a shoot I did last weekend. The Marine is getting shipped off to Afghanistan next month for his first tour of duty. They haven't actually had a wedding ceremony yet but they did get married at the court house. They plan to do that when he gets back.

This was shot with 6D, 1/100 sec, f/8, ISO 250 at 84mm on the 70-200 f/4. A 600EX-RT was camera left in an umbrella controlled via the ST-E3-RT on manual mode. I want to say it was 1/2 power but I don't remember exactly.

http://patricklandy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1920-7540.jpg

[neuroanatomist]

First try at newborn portraits, and what better subject than our new baby? :D

This is Sulien, born April 25th, 2013. He was 6 lbs 12 oz and 19.5" at birth...hard to believe he's already two weeks old! His first portrait shoot (of many) was on Tuesday, in an owl-patterned sleep sack and hat that my wife knitted.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7442/8721556089_f966aacacb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dr_brain/8721556089/in/set-72157624462568231/lightbox/)
EOS 1D X, EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM @ 47mm, 1/250 s, f/6.3, ISO 400

[Kayaker72]

Congratulations John. Beautiful shot of you beautiful baby boy.

[ddt0725]

First try at newborn portraits, and what better subject than our new baby? :D

This is Sulien, born April 25th, 2013. He was 6 lbs 12 oz and 19.5" at birth...hard to believe he's already two weeks old! His first portrait shoot (of many) was on Tuesday, in an owl-patterned sleep sack and hat that my wife knitted.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7442/8721556089_f966aacacb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dr_brain/8721556089/in/set-72157624462568231/lightbox/)
EOS 1D X, EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM @ 47mm, 1/250 s, f/6.3, ISO 400

Wow, off this site for awhile and you can sure miss a lot! Sure glad I stopped by this morning and saw this post! Congratulations John to you and your family! He is adorable and the girls must be so excited to have a baby brother! This portrait is perfect and your wife did a fantastic job on the knitting of his little hat and sleep sack!

[Mark Elberson]

First try at newborn portraits, and what better subject than our new baby? :D

This is Sulien, born April 25th, 2013. He was 6 lbs 12 oz and 19.5" at birth...hard to believe he's already two weeks old! His first portrait shoot (of many) was on Tuesday, in an owl-patterned sleep sack and hat that my wife knitted.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7442/8721556089_f966aacacb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dr_brain/8721556089/in/set-72157624462568231/lightbox/)
EOS 1D X, EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM @ 47mm, 1/250 s, f/6.3, ISO 400
Precious :-)

Excellent job as well. The posing, lighting and processing are all well suited.

[ahab1372]

Congratulations John!
A beautiful addition to the family

[Steve U]

Congrats John to you and your wife and family, fantastic news.
Congrats on the lens as well, beautiful portrait.

[conropl]

Congratulations John.

A beautiful subject and great shot.

[Vern]

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Group portrait from wedding. 1DX, 85 1.2L II, 1/250, f2, ISO400, +1 & 2/3 stop overexposed versus AE metering.

[peterborough_photography]

One today with my new Lens
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Bigger versions (http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterboroughphotography/8902148657/)
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/peterboroughphotography/8902148657/" title="no_more_photos by Peterboroughphotography.com, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5349/8902148657_38ef00b54b.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="no_more_photos"></a>

[clemmb]

Had this man from Nigeria needing a portrait. Give me your critique.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2814/8981970455_939628e15d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/8981970455/)
IMG_0018_fp (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/8981970455/) by clemmb60 (http://www.flickr.com/people/markclemphotography/), on Flickr
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3794/8981971601_2d673e98e4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/8981971601/)
IMG_0011_fp (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/8981971601/) by clemmb60 (http://www.flickr.com/people/markclemphotography/), on Flickr
thanks

[clemmb]

I did a photo shoot of my new granddaughter. She was 1.5 weeks old for these photos.

Here name is Ivy Rose
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7322/9179094847_6aa3c27d7d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/9179094847/)
IMG_0042 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/9179094847/) by clemmb60 (http://www.flickr.com/people/markclemphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2864/9179102361_d31aabfb9d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/9179102361/)
IMG_0086 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/9179102361/) by clemmb60 (http://www.flickr.com/people/markclemphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7296/9181304558_74e65539e9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/9181304558/)
IMG_0079 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/9181304558/) by clemmb60 (http://www.flickr.com/people/markclemphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5528/9179087375_c62edf049c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/9179087375/)
IMG_0080 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/9179087375/) by clemmb60 (http://www.flickr.com/people/markclemphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5483/9179104905_d1ebe03974.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/9179104905/)
IMG_0085 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/9179104905/) by clemmb60 (http://www.flickr.com/people/markclemphotography/), on Flickr

Thanks for viewing :cool:

[neuroanatomist]

Great shots, Mark - these and the other ones on your Flickr stream.

Congrats, Grandpa!!

[Jayson]

Congratulations Mark! Very nice work!

[bouwy]

Congrats grandpa Mark. Great series of PIXS.

[Steve U]

Congrats Mark, beautiful.
And I really like the political pose on your man from Nigeria.

[Photog82]

I wouldn't say these are my best, buy our latest. I really like this kind of lighting. What do you think?

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7346/9502138109_f78e60a849_c.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2858/9502132757_698c9c1a5f_c.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7387/9504929298_b81eec631e_c.jpg

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5527/9502123817_69d9d179b7_c.jpg

[Steve U]

Nice ones, what a great smile.

[Steph]

Here are two shots from last week-end. I'm pretty happy but I'd be glad to get some comments :D

For the background, I put a white collapsible background with two speedlites on each side. Both in manual but at different power during the shoot.
For the foreground, I had a reflective umbrella with a single speedlite with 1/4 CTO just to add a tiny bit of warmth.

Both shots are 1/100s, f/5.6 @ 105mm (using the 24-105)

http://photos.deghaye.com/photos/i-rXkJMd3/0/L/i-rXkJMd3-L.jpg (http://photos.deghaye.com/Divers/The-Digital-Picture/n-BJwmk/i-rXkJMd3/A)

http://photos.deghaye.com/photos/i-HZSqP9Q/0/M/i-HZSqP9Q-M.jpg (http://photos.deghaye.com/Divers/The-Digital-Picture/n-BJwmk/i-HZSqP9Q/A)

Thanks!
Steph

[Kayaker72]

Nice work Steph. I especially like #2.

[Photog82]

My daughter @ 4 months.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5443/9907101816_fea2b59d85_h.jpg (http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5443/9907101816_fea2b59d85_h.jpg)

[Busted Knuckles]

My daughter @ 4 months.

OMG I can hear the hearts breaking 14 years from now...... and one of them is yours :) I have 4 daughters........

[cls]

My daughter @ 4 months.


Priceless expression! Great portrait - you managed to get the right moment here.

[clemmb]

Took some photos of a friends daughter today. I think he needs to buy a shotgun and lock the doors :rolleyes:
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2845/10638535064_9820240115.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/10638535064/)
IMG_0037_fp (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/10638535064/) by clemmb60 (http://www.flickr.com/people/markclemphotography/), on Flickr

[conropl]

James - I do not know how I missed your baby shot, but that is great... a real stand out.

Mark - Very nice... as all yours always are (consistently very good). She can still wear shorts down there?

[clemmb]

She can still wear shorts down there?
Thanks :o
Yes, 10 months of summer and two months of winter. Its still summer here :rolleyes:

[Busted Knuckles]

Took some photos of a friends daughter today. I think he needs to buy a shotgun and lock the doors :rolleyes:


That noise you hear is a heart breaking :)... Having daughters (I have 4) is a joy. Let the dad know I will send him my 4' "National Champion Night Sniper 3000 meters" trophy if he wants. It has been reasonable effective. :)

[DavidEccleston]

Thanks :o
Yes, 10 months of summer and two months of winter. Its still summer here :rolleyes:
I'd guess you get more than 10 months summer, or atleast less than two months of winter. Perhaps 2 weeks winter, and 3 weeks each of fall and spring. Maybe it's colder up where you are than where my dad is.

My dad is near McAllen, TX, fairly south, near the Mexican border. One winter we visited him around Late Jan-Early Feb. We took a trip out to South Padre Island. It was 25C/77F, and we came home sunburned. I'm sure all the native Texans were in their warmest winter gear, but I consider that a warm summer day, despite it being in the middle of winter. In the mornings we could go out to the porch swing with a blanket, as it was like 14C/57F... I'd say that's a warm spring/fall day.

It sounds nice until you remember how hot the summer days are. ;)

[clemmb]

Had another fun photo shoot
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5478/10735117914_1e7cf19c67.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/10735117914/)
IMG_0044vbw (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/10735117914/) by clemmb60 (http://www.flickr.com/people/markclemphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3771/10735111176_e09cc365e2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/10735111176/)
IMG_0014v (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/10735111176/) by clemmb60 (http://www.flickr.com/people/markclemphotography/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5482/10735120136_e605ea6f27.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/10735120136/)
IMG_0015 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/markclemphotography/10735120136/) by clemmb60 (http://www.flickr.com/people/markclemphotography/), on Flickr

Just one off camera flash in a 12x20 softbox

[NFLD Stephen]

Mark;

I absolutely love that first one! Great framing, posing, expression, bokeh, nice B&W treatment....supurb.

Stephen

[neuroanatomist]

The lastest of my little guy...

"I'm Not Sheepish"
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2867/11259646385_d771eeb140_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dr_brain/11259646385/in/set-72157624462568231/lightbox/)
EOS 1D X, EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM @ 47mm, 1/200 s, f/10, ISO 100

[Kayaker72]

That is a great shot of the little guy John!

[Jayson]

Love the expression! Great shot of the little guy.

[neuroanatomist]

Recent portrait of the kids in their holiday outfits...

"Christmas 2013"
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5471/11328883614_5d456e31e5_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dr_brain/11328883614/in/set-72157624462568231/lightbox/)
EOS 1D X, EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM @ 35mm, 1/250 s, f/9, ISO 200

Thanks for looking!

[M_Six]

Pseudo-HDR from a reenactment this weekend of the Charleston Riot, which took place during the Civil War.

http://bimmermail.com/riot/riot03-hdr-sm.jpg

[Jayson]

Mark were you participating with camera in hand or a casual spectator? Looks like it would have been a good time viewing. That is one man concentrating on his assignment!

[M_Six]

No, I was a spectator. And using the 400mm f5.6 helped with the candid aspect of it. He never noticed me.

[clemmb]

My daughter-in-law and granddaughter

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2929/14566256348_9368b6fc1b_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ocaSwQ)IMG_0004 (https://flic.kr/p/ocaSwQ) by clemmb60 (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

[Jayson]

Mark, beautiful photo! Lighting is perfect from my point of view.

[conropl]

Mark:
This is a great shot. I also went through your flickr post, and you have been on fire. You have a real knack for baby and family portraits. And I agree with Jayson, your lighting is spot on.

Pat

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[Sean Setters]

Kudos Mark! Excellent shot!

[neuroanatomist]

Some shots of a local Cosplay model.

"Ryuu"
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8637/15994348082_5271890a85_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dr_brain/15994348082/in/set-72157628114616200/lightbox/)
EOS 1D X, EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM @ 63mm, 1/160 s, f/4, ISO 100


"Ryuu Closeup"
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7514/15809299217_00dff2fcdf_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dr_brain/15809299217/in/set-72157628114616200/lightbox/)
EOS 1D X, EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM @ 135mm, 1/125 s, f/7.1, ISO 400

Thanks for looking!

[Kayaker72]

Great shots John!

[Jayson]

Okay this isn't the traditional portrait shot, but I am trying something for a Valentine's gift.

What do you guys think of this? I added the text from the opening lines of her favorite book and displaced it over her photo.

[jerrytech1]

"Sara"

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8638/16223691297_49068d689f_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qHCEct)
IMG_0206NEW (https://flic.kr/p/qHCEct) by jerrytech1 (https://www.flickr.com/people/124504456@N05/), on Flickr

[Kayaker72]

Okay this isn't the traditional portrait shot, but I am trying something for a Valentine's gift.

What do you guys think of this? I added the text from the opening lines of her favorite book and displaced it over her photo.



Cool concept Jayson.

#1 seems a little washed out. For example, there is very little detail to her nose. Regarding the words, if you think she will be able to understand the meaning by looking at it, great. But the source of the words doesn't jump out at me.

#2...the vertical lines are a little "The Matrix" esque. I would do something to break up the vertical pattern and give definition to her chin.

Of course, not trying to be critical, just suggestions, as I think the idea is great...and a lot better than what I had planned....which...ahhh...thanks for the reminder...I need to work on something. ;)

[Zach]

got some more shot of my brother this week, I think I did a LOT better on the lighting this time!

P.S he feels naked without the hat so he will never have a photo taken without it.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7650/16911948522_988197e7d6_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zachary_thompson_photography/16911948522/)

and then i made it Black and white.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7595/16725795810_a971fb05a2_c.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/zachary_thompson_photography/16725795810/)


Exposure
0.025 sec (1/40)

Aperture
f/4.5

Focal Length
35 mm

ISO Speed
3200

[jamsus]

First one is really good

[Zach]

First one is really good

thanks!

[Jayson]

http://www.alderimages.com/img/s6/v140/p1182924563-5.jpg (http://www.alderimages.com/bugs/e4681ff13)

http://www.alderimages.com/img/s7/v154/p1182924581-5.jpg (http://www.alderimages.com/bugs/e4681ff25)

[Minerve101]

Hard for me to be objective about the subject ( my 19 month old granddaughter). The tea is actually going into the cup this time!
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/488/20173530665_0d10618faf_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/wJEBQe)IMG_6592 (https://flic.kr/p/wJEBQe) by Danny Watson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/130067791@N08/), on Flickr