From a wedding I shot this past weekend
5DIII + 85mm f/1.2L @ f/2
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From a wedding I shot this past weekend
5DIII + 85mm f/1.2L @ f/2
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It looks pretty bright and sunny there, nice exposure on her face. You must be happy with that lens and camera combo.:p
I recently attended a model photo shoot sponsored by Sigma. They had 8 backdrops set up. 4 of the setups were continuous daylights with large soft boxes. 3 of the setups were tungsten. The 8th setup was strobe for shooting with their Sigma SD1 Merrill. I was disappointed that the setups were like this. The lighting was such that I had to shoot ISO 800 with lens wide open to get a decent shutter speed. If I am shooting wide open I want it because that's the depth of field I want, not just so I can get a good shutter speed. I asked one of the PROs that was there to help if she shoots like this professionally. As expected she told me she uses strobes for better control and lower ISO. I know part of the reason is it is difficult to allow 80 or 100 photographers to use strobes with their own cameras but I also think part of it is to sell people on their Sigma SD1 Merril. Each shooting setup had 12 to 15 photographers crowded in front of the model pushing trying to get the best spot for the capture. When those less experienced photographers get home and look at their photos at ISO 800 wide open and compare with the images shot on the Sigma at ISO 100 f\9 they will see a big difference and think they want to switch to the Sigma SD1.
Sigma had several lenses we could barrow. I barrowed the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM. Seems like a nice lens for the price but as I go through the images I feel that the focus was not consistent.
The models themselves were great. Beautiful and good at posing in many different ways. Here are a few of mine from the shoot.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8453/8...ce56eb4524.jpg
IMG-0743 by clemmb60, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8172/8...510753f700.jpg
IMG-0522 by clemmb60, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8443/8...ca34876091.jpg
IMG-0435 by clemmb60, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8437/8...e1f201d669.jpg
IMG-0328 by clemmb60, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8031/8...ea8b4611b1.jpg
IMG-0136 by clemmb60, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8460/8...a9a7c80f19.jpg
IMG-1174 by clemmb60, on Flickr
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8038/8...53bf791548.jpg
IMG-0954 by clemmb60, on Flickr
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Great series Mark. Beautiful colour rendering and light across the whole set. I can see why Denise loves her Sigma glass.
But looking at your exif data did you use the 70-300L?
Do you always have beautiful girls falling at your feet like that?
About the only thing you needed at this shoot, was a wingman.:cool:
I wish:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve U
You wish ;) LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Steve U
I took around 1300 images that day. I used a Sigma for some. used my Tamron 70-300 for some and my 24-105 for some.Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve U
I used the Tamron on the one you liked on flicker:)
Very nice set Mark and gorgeous subjects.
Mark, great set of images! Beautiful models as well! I really like your processing on these as well. Did you use anything special for skin smoothing?
I bet it was challenging with so many photographers there getting into the right spot. Nice work on pushing your way around since it seems you had a great spot for each of them! ;)
Very nice series, Mark and yes, looks like you managed to get a prime shooting spot in all of them!
Bella's new do. 1Ds Mark II, 50mm f/1.8 @ f/2.2, 1/250, ISO 1600. A bit of fill light added in ACR.
I like the juxtaposition of an $8000 camera and a $100 lens. :)
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8177/8...27a3c115_b.jpg
Bella's new do by namethatnobodyelsetook, on Flickr
If that combo produces results like that, then I think it'll do just fine. Who needs L glass anyway! Looks great!Quote:
Originally Posted by DavidEccleston
You need the L glass as you move away from 50mm, in either direction. ;) But yeah, it's a fantastic cheap lens.
So, Bella wanted even shorter hair today. She wanted "A boy haircut." Naturally, another photoshoot ensued. As you can see from the caption, there's more on Flickr if you're interested.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8313/8...0644f668_c.jpg
Bella even newer even shorter Haircut 5/6 by namethatnobodyelsetook, on Flickr
Not sure of the others - but she doesn't look too happy with at least you. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by DavidEccleston
Dave, That first one of Bella is a fantastic shot---what a sweet looking child and well executed portrait; Now, about the second shot. I am not sure if Bella is unhappy about the hairdo or you, but she is clearly not happy---That's an understatement, she is burning holes through you and your audience----Another well captured shot.
You captured the extreme swing of emotions for your little girl, these will be family treasures and both should be hung on a wall together.
Whew, I am sure glad I raised boys:p.
Very nice work.
Bob
Bob, Busted Knuckles, she's not actually unhappy, she's just a fantastic little actress. We have lots of shots of her with an massive grin about her new 'do, too. I'll include one below.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8029/8...a1dd5f7e_c.jpg
Bella even newer even shorter Haircut 2/6 by namethatnobodyelsetook, on Flickr
Beautiful shots Dave!
It looks like you're a genius with your decision on getting the 1DsII, the photos above, as well as the ones on your flickr account look magnificent!
I love the colors, contrast, creamy bokeh and thin DOF. You must be thrilled with your decision. I bet you'll start a trend around here!
Enjoy it,
Rich
Thanks Richard, despite the quirks, we're super happy with the images we're getting. The low noise of ISO 1600 is incredible, compared to the 7D.
I'd wholly recommend full frame, but I wouldn't recommend going as far back as the 1Ds2 without knowing what you're getting yourself into. To change half the settings you need deprecated software on an XP machine with firewire. If you want to use EOS Utility, you'll need to find an older version, as they dropped support years ago. The controls really are super clunky, and the small low-res LCD isn't particularly good. As someone pointed out in either the "fullframe fever" thread, or the 6D thread, Canon is dropping support in a couple months, so there will be no replacement parts in case of failure.
In a couple months you can get a brand new shiny 6D, warrantied, likely amazing high-ISO, hopefully good servo. I imagine you'll find sales for $1800 pretty quick, just as we're seeing sales on the 5Dmk3. So, for the extra couple hundred, it would probably be worthwhile picking up the 6D, unless you need the weather sealing, integrated grip, the battery that lasts forever, pro level features. I'd bet the majority of users would prefer the UI, and IQ, and software improvements over the pro-level body.
The good thing is, if I have convinced anyone to go fullframe, I've timed it quite well, with Canon making it more affordable than ever, and I've done it early enough for you to save up your pennies. All you've got to do is wait patiently.
David,Quote:
Originally Posted by DavidEccleston
Love the shots of Bella. I have been waiting for your feedback on this camera. As you can tell in my series below I used a 1DmkIIn for most of them. The 1D2 looks and feel just like your 1Ds2 but with a larger display. I do find the controls to be more clunky than my 5DmkI. IQ is almost as good as the 5D but not quite. As I got used to the controls I find I like shooting with it better than my 5D. I like the feel, the focus points and frame rate. Since it is a larger format than a 7D the high ISO performance is great but if I am shooting portraits for a customer I usually use my 5D.
I used Portrait Professional on some of them for skin smoothing and eyes. These models did not need much though. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jayson
Mark,
At first my wife was very unsure. A camera that makes our lenses act shorter, a slower burst rate (Your 1D2 has a nice 8.5fps, our 7D is 7, but the 1Ds2 is a mere 4), lower res, and crappy controls, and a small LCD. What was I thinking?!? She took an ISO 400 picture that showed quite a bit of noise too, and she was ready to tell me to send it back. The USB1.1 1 picture per minute transfer rate didn't impress her much either. Then she saw the results, including some ISO 1600 shots taken in a basement with no windows, and decided that yes, perhaps this camera has found a home after all.
how do i view the images,i am new here?
Getting into portraiture, what do you guys think?
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And this one
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went to a fundraiser/pin up shoot over the weekend. Here are a few from the day
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8313/8...aa189ceb_z.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8177/8...ab965268_z.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8177/8...07a7edd5_z.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8309/8...91ff88d7_z.jpg
I may be doing another similarly themed photo shoot in a few weeks so feel free to tell me whats wrong with these so I can improve.
Good stuff Nick. ;-)
Yep, I agree, great stuff Nick. Maybe Clyde could look a little older, but I guess that can't be done by the photographer. I definitely like the poses.
The model in the car came out great, too.
Indeed, very nice! I like the orange car a lot...
Hi Nick, very impressive series, particularly like the second and third shots, lighting spot on and poses a little bit different.
I would like a little more grit or shadow in the B&W, perhaps even a vignette. It is a clean, clinical shot with flawless models, but the subject matter screams B&W. There is a slight amount of introduced shadow from the hat and the light positioning, but I would have made it more grainy, a little darker, but that probably says more about me.:cool:
Great show of your versatility and skill, can't wait to see your next set.
Nick, as others have said---nice set. I agree with steve regarding a little more "grit" in the B&W. Also, in the first image of the redhead girl, there seems to be some kind of blue shadowing around her head shoulder and legs, like maybe you cloned something out or some other processing issue, not really sure, but definitely noticable on my monitor. Does anyone else see this, or do I need to go shopping again?
FYI, for all of you interested in portraiture. Here is a short (1 hr and 53 minute) tutorial by Joel Grimes who does a lot of those gritty, contrasty and dramatic portraits of atheletes, musicians etc---plus he does a bunch of other stuff. He also has some other good video's on youtube and some detailed tutorials for sale on his website. ALthough he does portraits, there is a lot of good info to be had when watching his videos.
http://youtu.be/Z8m3bm6hC74
In the first one, there is some gray around the feet, head, and little strip between her behind and the left edge of the frame. It looks like artifacts left from processing. The top one screams for a little vignetting. Other than that, I think you did a great job on these (#2 & 3 are my favorites).Quote:
Originally Posted by bob williams
thanks for the feedback everyone
Bob...I do see that on this computer...I did the post work on a different monitor that apparently did not show that as well. I apparently did a rather poor job making the background more even colored. looks like I need to work on a better monitor
Steve, I actually did do another shot in B&W and processed it like what you describe
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8311/8...1536b3a0_z.jpg
A still from a movie Nick, or a movie poster, that's gritty.:o
Most of you know that I don't do portraits, but I finally decided to try my hand at with my new grandson.
Maddox; 3 months old and already a football fan:D
7d, 50 1.2, ISO 100, F8, 1/250, canon 580 exII and 430 ex
softbox left, fill light on the right bounced off the wall
The original images had two catchlights in each eye---I didn't think about that when setting up. Also, fixing them wasn't as easy as I though because the cathclight crossed from the iris into the pupil which compounded the fix.
Comments and critiques are welcome
http://rwilliamsimaging.com/img/s2/v...93697666-4.jpg
Not much else to say, except I really like it Bob. Great portrait of the little bloke.
Did you have to set up any feeders?
Only for his parents;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve U
Thanks Steve,
Bob
Wonderful portrait of a beautiful baby, Bob! Football!? Maybe he needs a GB Packer shirt for Christmas! :)
The bride's daughter which I hope to get another photo shoot with someday ...she is so photogenic! The last shot is the bride's nephew (I think). The hat was really causing a great deal of dark shadow over half of his face but now I think I may have brightened it too much.
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I forgot to ask you, Bob ...what size softbox do you have? I am think maybe at some point getting a larger one. My someday wishlist!Quote:
Originally Posted by bob williams