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babowc · Aug-28-2012, 02:27 PM #1

My attempt at using bare speedlights on a stick..
It didn't work too well and my girlfriend was quickly getting tired of posing in a park filled with families, looking over at us. I thought this shot expressed her feelings.

I was having trouble getting the SB900 and SB26 to be in sync, as I tested it at home.

#2

#3

This is a bit soft, but I like the softness... I think it *works*

Similar pose for #2 and #3...

Qarik · Aug-28-2012, 03:10 PM #2

I love the shot and the light and her expression. The only thing is..her pose..looks like she is peeing! haha

babowc · Aug-28-2012, 04:10 PM #3

Two more posted, in color.. third is a bit soft/off focus but I think it works?

babowc · Aug-28-2012, 05:06 PM #4

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qarik

I love the shot and the light and her expression. The only thing is..her pose..looks like she is peeing! haha

Ha! I just realized that...

novicesnapper · Aug-28-2012, 05:32 PM #5

Shes a cutie and apparently a trooper, so hang on to her! #3 screams to me portrait crop? Maybe punch the blacks or bump contrast slightly, to bring her out of the haze a little more? Great smile, and very nice work.

babowc · Aug-28-2012, 06:28 PM #6

Quote:

Originally Posted by novicesnapper

Shes a cutie and apparently a trooper, so hang on to her! #3 screams to me portrait crop? Maybe punch the blacks or bump contrast slightly, to bring her out of the haze a little more? Great smile, and very nice work.

Why, thank you

I pumped up the blacks a bit more on #3 to make her pop.

digidrone · Aug-28-2012, 06:39 PM #7

Very NIce!

coolpinsky · Aug-31-2012, 03:22 AM #8

yep - really nice - I love the 1st image most - good job !

babowc · Aug-31-2012, 07:17 AM #9

Quote:

Originally Posted by novicesnapper

Shes a cutie and apparently a trooper, so hang on to her! #3 screams to me portrait crop? Maybe punch the blacks or bump contrast slightly, to bring her out of the haze a little more? Great smile, and very nice work.

I was wondering, what do you mean by portrait crop?

BrettDeutsch · Aug-31-2012, 08:04 AM #10

Is the version of #3 now posted the one with the pumped up blacks? I certainly wouldn't go any further than it is right now? And keep it landscape crop, in my opinion. It works as is.

D3Sshooter · Aug-31-2012, 09:02 AM #11

Nice shots, I do like the light.

babowc · Sep-03-2012, 08:44 AM #12

Yes, that was the version with more blacks. As you can tell, the black in her dress doesn't match in #2 and #3.
Oh, so does portrait crop = vertical crop?

Thank you guys! I'll try another set when I get my stands and umbrellas!

Bilsen · Sep-03-2012, 11:13 AM #13

All nice but 2 is just wonderful.

She is, of course, gorgeous.


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Aug-28-2012, 02:27 PM #1
babowc ^OP Casual amateur photog Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 450	Day at the Park My attempt at using bare speedlights on a stick.. It didn't work too well and my girlfriend was quickly getting tired of posing in a park filled with families, looking over at us. I thought this shot expressed her feelings. I was having trouble getting the SB900 and SB26 to be in sync, as I tested it at home. #2 #3 This is a bit soft, but I like the softness... I think it works Similar pose for #2 and #3... Last edited by babowc; Aug-28-2012 at 06:29 PM.

Aug-28-2012, 03:10 PM #2
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Aug-28-2012, 04:10 PM #3
babowc ^OP Casual amateur photog Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 450	Two more posted, in color.. third is a bit soft/off focus but I think it works?

Aug-28-2012, 05:32 PM #5
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Sep-03-2012, 08:44 AM #12
babowc ^OP Casual amateur photog Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 450	Yes, that was the version with more blacks. As you can tell, the black in her dress doesn't match in #2 and #3. Oh, so does portrait crop = vertical crop? Thank you guys! I'll try another set when I get my stands and umbrellas!

Sep-03-2012, 11:13 AM #13
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