Self-family portrait, strobist style

Deadeye008Deadeye008 Registered Users Posts: 168 Major grins
edited September 22, 2008 in People
Shot this out on Antelope Island using a tripod for the camera and one Canon 430EX, camera right at 1/16 power, shot through an umbrella.

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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2008
    Deadeye008 wrote:
    Shot this out on Antelope Island using a tripod for the camera and one Canon 430EX, camera right at 1/16 power, shot through an umbrella.
    Nice capture!
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  • Ed911Ed911 Registered Users Posts: 1,306 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2008
    Family Portrait...
    Great idea. Nice shot...
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  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2008
    Very cute and good light.
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  • jeffreaux2jeffreaux2 Registered Users Posts: 4,762 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2008
    Very well donethumb.gif
    Thanks,
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  • JST08JST08 Registered Users Posts: 1 Beginner grinner
    edited September 20, 2008
    Hi there! Newbie and first time poster here. Just wanted to say that I really admire your shot. I wonder how it would look like if the bg is a stop darker. But anyway, this is just my thought. The important thing is you made this wonderful and admirable shot.
  • SwartzySwartzy Registered Users Posts: 3,293 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2008
    Very nice!thumb.gif
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  • Scott_QuierScott_Quier Registered Users Posts: 6,524 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2008
    I guess I'm going to the contrary one.

    I really like the pose. His expression is not the best but I like her's and the kids wave is great.

    As for the lighting - well, you did that at 1/16 power. I think you probably should have done it at 1/32 - the flash is a bit over done. If you had had a second flash (even the pop-up on the camera) for fill, you would have greatly improved the quality of the shadows on the faces.

    My experience has shown that, outdoors, thinks like the GFLS is a waste of time, effort, and light. The BBC, if angled appropriately, is usually quite effective as is the light scoop.
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  • evorywareevoryware Registered Users Posts: 1,330 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2008
    I like the shot but I don't like the color balance. I just think it should be warmed up a tad or the flash should have been gelled.

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  • sweet carolinesweet caroline Registered Users Posts: 1,589 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2008
    I like the warmer version better for my taste. The lighting seems more natural. It's a great shot. I'm hoping to get my husband and kids to agree to a family portrait soon.

    Caroline
  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2008
    I also like the warmer version.
    Great picture and results
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  • Deadeye008Deadeye008 Registered Users Posts: 168 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2008
    evoryware wrote:
    I like the shot but I don't like the color balance. I just think it should be warmed up a tad or the flash should have been gelled.

    376330970_WWm8Y-XL.jpg
    Hope you don't mind. If you do, let me know and I will take it down.



    Thank you all for the comments and compliments. I think I also like the warmer version. I'll have to change the original. Thanks again!
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  • TravisTravis Registered Users Posts: 1,472 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2008
    Seeing that it is a self-portrait meaning that you had to set the timer, get into position, and then pose; I think you did a remarkable job. The lighting is a bit heavy but I doubt most people would notice the impact. The sunset itself is a great capture. Good job. thumb.gif
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  • ElaineElaine Registered Users Posts: 3,532 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2008
    Yes, I think this is a very nice shot of your family in a beautiful setting! Very nice job! I agree that it could be warmed up a bit, but you all have wonderful smiles, which is a feat in itself!
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  • chrisdgchrisdg Registered Users Posts: 366 Major grins
    edited September 20, 2008
    Great shot. It's a keeper! Getting your child to wave was a great move...or did he do it on his own??? Pretty lady too.

    I do also prefer the warmer version. The flash hitting the sand it a bit strong, but overall very very nice image of your family.

    evoryware - what flash gel would you have recommended on a shot like this...a 1/2 cut of CTO perhaps?
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  • evorywareevoryware Registered Users Posts: 1,330 Major grins
    edited September 21, 2008
    chrisdg wrote:
    evoryware - what flash gel would you have recommended on a shot like this...a 1/2 cut of CTO perhaps?

    On one hand, I'd say yeah; guessing because I wasn't there, but 1/2 or 1/4. Tough time of day to shoot.
    On the other hand, I don't think it's a flash white balance issue. Just a color tone issue. Skin looks too magenta. There's others here with more gel practice than me though, such as Nikolai and Jeffreaux.
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  • AgnieszkaAgnieszka Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,263 Major grins
    edited September 21, 2008
    eek7.gif wow .... very nice photo ... kind of surreal! iloveyou.gif
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  • LensCapLensCap Registered Users Posts: 121 Major grins
    edited September 21, 2008
    Yeah it hints of HDR a bit. I love it, bet it was a blast getting it setup, composed, back in position, etc. Great Job!
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  • angevin1angevin1 Registered Users Posts: 3,403 Major grins
    edited September 22, 2008
    flash 2
    Yeah, flash is too heavy. But what a cute, cute shot!!

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