Pictures from the D90

JulieLawsonPhotography

I received my D90 on Wednesday and then was given the 50mm 1.4...how cool is that? I have been wanting to get a portrait lens for a long time. I'm so excited! I also bought pastel pink seamless paper and was going to post pics of my daughter on when (taken with the d40x) but decided to wait to post those with the ones from the d90 and 50mm. Bear in mind that my model hasn't been so willing lately and won't let me get my lights just right.

Taken with the d90/50mm
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taken with the d40x 18-55mm lens
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heatherfeather

I #4.

She has the neatest colors in her eyes!
Congrats on the new camera! Now go shoot up something! (And bribe your little one to help you!)

Scott_Quier

JulieLawsonPhotography wrote:

I received my D90 on Wednesday and then was given the 50mm 1.4...how cool is that? I have been wanting to get a portrait lens for a long time. I'm so excited! I also bought pastel pink seamless paper and was going to post pics of my daughter on when (taken with the d40x) but decided to wait to post those with the ones from the d90 and 50mm. Bear in mind that my model hasn't been so willing lately and won't let me get my lights just right.

How cool is that. These came out smashing! And, with Heather - she does have the neatest eyes! But, Heather's wrong about which is best - I think #6 is the best/cutest portrait of the lot.

As for getting the lights right, do you have a light meter you can use to dial in your lights? If so, you can do that, then grab your daughter for a could of quick shots. Just an idea.

Edit: Looking at the photos again, I see a significant variation in white balance and skin tones. The first looks pretty good on the monitor at my 9-5 (uncalibrated) but the rest seem to have a significant red/pink cast to the skin tones. If so, it MIGHT be light reflecting off the seamless

1pocket

I love #6 -- the lighting looks pretty good to me, and the pose is fun and natural looking.

Agnieszka

Haha, I actually really like #3. You have SUCH a cute little daughter, she's adorable!!

glennp

Some great pics!

I like it when a series is posted and everyone likes a different pic. Means they are all good. My favorite is #4 though. Her eyes are very captivating.

glenn

clemensphoto's

Awesome photo series and what little cute model.clap

neastguy

great pics.. I have a D40 and thinking about upgrading. let me know how you like the camera after the honeymoon is over

JulieLawsonPhotography

neastguy wrote:

great pics.. I have a D40 and thinking about upgrading. let me know how you like the camera after the honeymoon is over

will do.

I just found out that I need to remember to look at the ISO and make sure that it's on the right number. I just shot this same little one in our field and realized I had it on ISO 500. Bummer...but there isn't that much noticeable grain. I think you will like it....

JulieLawsonPhotography

Scott_Quier wrote:

How cool is that. These came out smashing! And, with Heather - she does have the neatest eyes! But, Heather's wrong about which is best - I think #6 is the best/cutest portrait of the lot.

As for getting the lights right, do you have a light meter you can use to dial in your lights? If so, you can do that, then grab your daughter for a could of quick shots. Just an idea.

Edit: Looking at the photos again, I see a significant variation in white balance and skin tones. The first looks pretty good on the monitor at my 9-5 (uncalibrated) but the rest seem to have a significant red/pink cast to the skin tones. If so, it MIGHT be light reflecting off the seamless

I agree...the seamless is casting a pink hue to her. How do I combat that? I don't have a light meter yet. I would like to though. Will have to wait for awhile after this purchase. lol

Scott_Quier

JulieLawsonPhotography wrote:

I agree...the seamless is casting a pink hue to her. How do I combat that? I don't have a light meter yet. I would like to though. Will have to wait for awhile after this purchase. lol

I've never used colored seamless - but I would guess controlling the light would be the way to go. Proper use of grids, barndoors, snoots, that sort of thing. This would include lighting the background seperately from the model as well.

I've started down this path, using this site as a starting point. There might be some information there that could help you as well.