Senior Caleb
Did a senior shoot today. Single SB800 no modifier. First time playing with SD-8A battery pack for the SB800. Cycle time for the flash was killer. No waiting.
A few images, thank you for looking.
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A few images, thank you for looking.
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http://www.reverbphotography.com
Nikon D300
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Tamron 28-75 f/2.8
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2 Alien Bees AB800
Nikon Speedlight SB800
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Nikon D300
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Tamron 28-75 f/2.8
Nikkor 80-200 AF-D ED f/2.8
2 Alien Bees AB800
Nikon Speedlight SB800
Elinchrome Skyport Triggers
I'm assuming you wanted the hard shadow in the ones where you were close to the background? In some it works, in others not as much so, but if it was the look you wanted (which from the "edgy" processing I'm guessing you did), then fair enough. Some won't care for it, but I think your processing and his choice of clothing etc makes a case for it.
Sometimes his eyes go a little dead, but 10 and 11 are nice and lively.
In 6, the blown highlights bother me.
I like him on 3, but not sure about the shadow. 5 works for "edgy", 9 is a nice all-round shot, 10 is great for a really intense look (would make a great performer headshot); 11 is good, if a little bit "pasted on smile".
Overall, I like them in the context of a specific style and look.
My favorites are 2, 3 & 9,10, although the shirt looks a bit too blown in #3.
Overall in my opinion the photos look a bit over-sharpened & the light is too harsh, but then again, that might be just me I would see this type of style be appealing to male seniors ...
Also, his poses look a bit awkward in #1, 5 & 6 (he doesn't seem to know what to do with his hands), the relaxed pose in #2 looks better to me, even though he has his hands in his pockets
In #12 he seems to be staring somewhere, and doesn't seem to be "with you"
Overall interesting series
Nice job, the look is very manly! Works good with the student's style.
There is only one thing that I am distracted by, in some of the photos his eyes are so light they look like metal, and maybe that is popular with that set, but i think they are just a little over done, a lttle too harsh overall .
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I agree that most have a bit of an odd look to them...
over sharpened or grainy
light too harsh and nose shadow too wide
eyes overprocessed
having said that though..maybe that's what you were looking for
I like the posing, angles and the edgy backgrounds. # 9 would be my favorite.
And man...he looks way older than a senior!
Caroline
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Here's the changes:
1. Softened the shadows on the nose to emulate softer light.
2. Left the eyes alone. Darn you Scott Kelby for teaching me the "moon" trick!
3. Changed the processing a little bit.
4. I just noticed, I sharpened the image for print then sharpened again for web size that's why it was oversharpened.
Let me know what you think.
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Nikkor 80-200 AF-D ED f/2.8
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YES, easier on the eyes. I like the shadows. I like the masculine look- I'll be he'll like them a lot. Process a few more traditionally for mom, if you can do so without compromising your sense of style.
Caroline
I'm going to be shooting a few seniors for the first time this year, and I like what you've done! Nice job!
John
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Jrow, my suggestion for your senior shoots, take a modifier lol. I had to do some post work to soften the shadows on the face which an umbrella could have fixed. But I did like how the hard light worked for Caleb.
And keep things as simple with the lighting as you can so all your focus goes to your subject and not fumbling with lights.
In terms of backdrops find a building with brick walls, my favorite backdrop. Simple yet effective.
lol just realized your name jrow sounds like a japanese Jennifer Lopez. I can make that joke cause I'm asian. lol
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Tamron 28-75 f/2.8
Nikkor 80-200 AF-D ED f/2.8
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