bounced flash snapshot

Elaine · Nov-06-2009, 09:53 PM

I have been playing with my flash so much more than usual lately, and since this discussion on flash, I've been liking my results so much more, too! Today I received Neil van Niekirk's book called On Camera Flash Techniques, which I hope will add even more to my flash ability.

Anyway, tonight I grabbed this quick shot and I liked it enough to share it.

digidrone · Nov-07-2009, 02:38 AM

Well done!

Darren Troy C · Nov-07-2009, 02:57 AM

Oh wow, how cute!

divamum · Nov-07-2009, 07:26 AM

Well look at you GO!! I can see that you and bounce flash have become good buddies very quickly - fantastic!

(Is the book worth getting? I may treat myself...

)

jeffreaux2 · Nov-07-2009, 11:05 AM

Excellent Elaine!!!

Are you using a snoot or half snoot when bouncing?

Aspecto5 · Nov-07-2009, 02:51 PM

Look at the eyes! POP! Great job!

Oobers · Nov-07-2009, 03:19 PM

This is a lovely shot and the expression, eyes and lighting are wonderful imo. However the curtains are a distraction and the main subject of the shot is the model, so I would crop to just beyond the wrist ( don't crop on a joint) and then clone out the bit of curtain remaining.
Nicely done

Oobers

Elaine · Nov-07-2009, 04:30 PM

Thank you, everyone!

Diva - I haven't had a chance to thoroughly investigate the book yet, but it looks like it gives very practical advice. There are lots of pictures with their settings, and pictures showing a situation without flash and with flash. At first glance, it looks useful. I will say I recognized a few pictures from his site, so I'm sure some of the info is a repeat from that, but I think that is to be expected.

Jeff - I did not use a snoot in this shot. I have played with them some, but have only used a piece of black construction paper wrapped around my flash head to date (or partially wrapped around, as a flag).

But I haven't done that with people yet...only with objects. Baby steps!

Oobers - Actually, the main subject of this photo is my son with his two favorite animals (there is an untold back story), and he would be quite upset to have them cropped out.

As I said in the title, it's a snapshot, so it is finished as is, for me. Thank you for your comments!

Oobers · Nov-07-2009, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elaine

Oobers - Actually, the main subject of this photo is my son with his two favorite animals (there is an untold back story), and he would be quite upset to have them cropped out.

As I said in the title, it's a snapshot, so it is finished as is, for me. Thank you for your comments!

Fair enough

jeffreaux2 · Nov-07-2009, 05:14 PM

Even with the current crop configuration "environmental portrait" might fit this better than "snapshot".

The curtains dont bother me at all.

D'Buggs · Nov-08-2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffreaux2

Even with the current crop configuration "environmental portrait" might fit this better than "snapshot".

The curtains dont bother me at all.

.... A good example of "enviourmental portraiture"...

DavidS · Nov-10-2009, 06:24 PM

I love the shot!!!

I have learned a lot from Neil's website. I'm sure his book is even better.

Swartzy · Nov-10-2009, 08:21 PM

Flash rocks! Well done Elaine. Once you master that flash then you can make the decision to use available light or make your own..then opens the new world of off camera....each has it's place for whatever dynamic you wish to achieve. Keep playing and try bouncing the light with partial modifiers..it makes it look like the light is on a stand somewhere..LOL

Great for you!

Nov-06-2009, 09:53 PM	#1
Elaine Major grins Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 3,268	bounced flash snapshot I have been playing with my flash so much more than usual lately, and since this discussion on flash, I've been liking my results so much more, too! Today I received Neil van Niekirk's book called On Camera Flash Techniques, which I hope will add even more to my flash ability. Anyway, tonight I grabbed this quick shot and I liked it enough to share it. __________________ Elaine Comments and constructive critique always welcome! Elaine Heasley Photography

Nov-07-2009, 02:38 AM	#2
digidrone Royce Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bitterroot Mts. Idaho Posts: 101	Well done! __________________ Thanks, Royce www.dannerphotography.smugmug.com

Nov-07-2009, 02:57 AM	#3
Darren Troy C Columbia, SC Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,569	Oh wow, how cute! __________________ http://DarrenTroyCphotography.com/

Nov-07-2009, 07:26 AM	#4
divamum Major grins Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,348	Well look at you GO!! I can see that you and bounce flash have become good buddies very quickly - fantastic! (Is the book worth getting? I may treat myself... ) __________________ http://divamum.blogspot.com

Nov-07-2009, 11:05 AM	#5
jeffreaux2 Grinning...and bearing it Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 4,356	Excellent Elaine!!! Are you using a snoot or half snoot when bouncing? __________________ Thanks, Jeff -Need help with Dgrin?; Wedding Photography Resources -My Website - Blog - Tips for Senior Portraiture

Nov-07-2009, 02:51 PM	#6
Aspecto5 FHO! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 192	Look at the eyes! POP! Great job! __________________ Canon 7D Shooter Nelson Lehner Dreamin' of a resolution!

Nov-07-2009, 03:19 PM	#7
Oobers Big grins Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 42	This is a lovely shot and the expression, eyes and lighting are wonderful imo. However the curtains are a distraction and the main subject of the shot is the model, so I would crop to just beyond the wrist ( don't crop on a joint) and then clone out the bit of curtain remaining. Nicely done Oobers

Nov-07-2009, 04:30 PM	#8
Elaine Major grins Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 3,268	Thank you, everyone! Diva - I haven't had a chance to thoroughly investigate the book yet, but it looks like it gives very practical advice. There are lots of pictures with their settings, and pictures showing a situation without flash and with flash. At first glance, it looks useful. I will say I recognized a few pictures from his site, so I'm sure some of the info is a repeat from that, but I think that is to be expected. Jeff - I did not use a snoot in this shot. I have played with them some, but have only used a piece of black construction paper wrapped around my flash head to date (or partially wrapped around, as a flag). But I haven't done that with people yet...only with objects. Baby steps! Oobers - Actually, the main subject of this photo is my son with his two favorite animals (there is an untold back story), and he would be quite upset to have them cropped out. As I said in the title, it's a snapshot, so it is finished as is, for me. Thank you for your comments! __________________ Elaine Comments and constructive critique always welcome! Elaine Heasley Photography

Nov-07-2009, 05:14 PM	#10
jeffreaux2 Grinning...and bearing it Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 4,356	Even with the current crop configuration "environmental portrait" might fit this better than "snapshot". The curtains dont bother me at all. __________________ Thanks, Jeff -Need help with Dgrin?; Wedding Photography Resources -My Website - Blog - Tips for Senior Portraiture

Nov-10-2009, 06:24 PM	#12
DavidS Major grins Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 1,274	I love the shot!!! I have learned a lot from Neil's website. I'm sure his book is even better. __________________ David Snook www.davidsnookphotography.com www.davidsnookphotography.com/blog

Nov-10-2009, 08:21 PM	#13
Swartzy Right Brained Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 3,207	Flash rocks! Well done Elaine. Once you master that flash then you can make the decision to use available light or make your own..then opens the new world of off camera....each has it's place for whatever dynamic you wish to achieve. Keep playing and try bouncing the light with partial modifiers..it makes it look like the light is on a stand somewhere..LOL Great for you! __________________ Swartzy NAPP Member Canon Shooter Weddings/Portraits and anything else that catches my eye. http://www.daveswartzphotography.com Model Mayhem site http://www.modelmayhem.com/686552

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