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Validus · 06-27-2006, 10:29 AM

Well this has been a very informative thread.. I must say! Thanks to all!

Oh wow, my first 50 post!

The Ghost · 06-27-2006, 10:31 AM

Validus... what camera are you using?

tony286 · 06-27-2006, 10:34 AM

Johnny great pics what lens do you shoot with?

Grapesoda · 06-27-2006, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by johnnyhey

lol, as an experienced shooter, i thought you know the difference between out of focus and camera blur. this is camera blur, shot around 1/60th sec.

there's an aesthetic value to it not being tack sharp but that eludes some. i shoot plenty of images for my own site/use and am granted the freedom of being my own AD. to each his own.

johnny o

. . just an amtaure . i'll leave the pro stuff up to you and arron mathews, dean and donny

WWC-Pajio · 06-27-2006, 10:41 AM

.....hot pix!

tony286 · 06-27-2006, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wanton

. . just an amtaure . i'll leave the pro stuff up to you and arron mathews, dean and donny

Be nice wanton lol

Validus · 06-27-2006, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Ghost

Validus... what camera are you using?

I am using a Canon 20D, EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, and a Speedlite 580EX.

Grapesoda · 06-27-2006, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Validus

I am using a Canon 20D, EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, and a Speedlite 580EX.

hit me with an email

Grapesoda · 06-27-2006, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tony404

Be nice wanton lol

yikes!!!

SweetJeanette · 06-27-2006, 11:18 AM

Wow! So much useful information in this thread...Thanks all!

mikesouth · 06-27-2006, 11:23 AM

OK heres some tips not mentioned...start by shooting in early morning or late evening light (called golden hour)

get your self a good circular polarizer

a light meter is not necessary if you are using a good digital camers most of those have great metering systems including a spot meter mode that will give you all the info you need to calculate the proper exposure

start by using the cameras matrix metering mode and take a few pics noting what it is using then switch to manual and and make subtle changes logging your exposures

remember shutter speed is for exposure and aperture is for depth of feild (generally speaking)

always use fill light with either a fill flash of a reflector or both

you will get the hang of it

Validus · 06-27-2006, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikesouth

OK heres some tips not mentioned...start by shooting in early morning or late evening light (called golden hour)

get your self a good circular polarizer

a light meter is not necessary if you are using a good digital camers most of those have great metering systems including a spot meter mode that will give you all the info you need to calculate the proper exposure

start by using the cameras matrix metering mode and take a few pics noting what it is using then switch to manual and and make subtle changes logging your exposures

remember shutter speed is for exposure and aperture is for depth of feild (generally speaking)

always use fill light with either a fill flash of a reflector or both

you will get the hang of it

Thanks for the tips

Validus · 06-27-2006, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeNiceGirl

Wow! So much useful information in this thread...Thanks all!

I just came across this...

http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/enjoydslr/index.html

You might like this too.

Validus · 06-27-2006, 11:56 AM

Star 69 · 06-27-2006, 01:17 PM

nice thead! Very usefull information BTW!
Trying to hit you up on ICQ johnnyhey!

DWB · 06-27-2006, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anya

Yep Chase, gold does help warm up skin tones. I shot these with a gold reflector last year. Johnny knows the place well

Still learning, but experimenting does help

Anya

Wow. Great pics.

What gear are you using?

latinasojourn · 06-27-2006, 03:27 PM

scrim or bounce the light to stay within the dynamic range of the sensor and the surfer's monitor.

lots of ways to do it, there is no one "right way". the goal is to make people attractive, and this usually means creating the illusion of natural light. you should bounce or use fill most always if you want good files. shooting in shade will cause most WB to go blue so shoot the girl holding a color chart and then bulk tweak to warm it up. easiest if you are shooting raw.

some cameras require very little post processing. just bought a canon 5d and most images are pretty good straight out---nikon d200 is also good.

fuji pro is also good for high dynamic range and works with nikon lenses, good velvia like color that surfers like.

Chris · 06-27-2006, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Validus

awsome corrections
tips on photo editing?

Validus · 06-27-2006, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

awsome corrections
tips on photo editing?

Well you know, I used to only shoot JPG format but shooting in RAW makes things so much easier. So, try shooting in RAW format and it pretty much does most of it itself.

Also, the histogram is a neat little tool. Check out this link:
http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/enjoydslr/p_4_005.html

BV · 06-27-2006, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Validus

So you use a catch light with the flash or just "hit her" with the flash straight on?

straight on without the difuser

johnnyhey · 06-27-2006, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Star 69

nice thead! Very usefull information BTW!
Trying to hit you up on ICQ johnnyhey!

try it now, i had the wrong ICQ number in my sig. sorry

venus · 06-28-2006, 01:04 AM

some of these pics look like they are from the Azshootout...

I have a shoot this weekend out near canyon lake, using a full length gold reflector, canon 20d with a 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM lense.

model will be posing with my horse.. will post a picture if they turn out like I am hoping

Validus · 06-28-2006, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BV

straight on without the difuser

Oh really? Hm, alright. Next time I will use the defuser plate thing... and give that a shot. I will also not shoot in the direct sunlight... and check the histogram while shooting.

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latinasojourn Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,191	scrim or bounce the light to stay within the dynamic range of the sensor and the surfer's monitor. lots of ways to do it, there is no one "right way". the goal is to make people attractive, and this usually means creating the illusion of natural light. you should bounce or use fill most always if you want good files. shooting in shade will cause most WB to go blue so shoot the girl holding a color chart and then bulk tweak to warm it up. easiest if you are shooting raw. some cameras require very little post processing. just bought a canon 5d and most images are pretty good straight out---nikon d200 is also good. fuji pro is also good for high dynamic range and works with nikon lenses, good velvia like color that surfers like.

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