C&C is highly appreciated, and even requested! I would like to hear what everyone thinks of my makeshift studio background as well... (Used old editions of a free local Halifax paper)
Very creative, using the papers as a background! I think it's a nice background, but it's also a very 'specific' background. It's definitely not suitable for all type of shots, also since it is quite busy.
Both the shots seem a bit underexposed and the white-balance is off a bit. I'm guessing it was pretty dark where you shot them? I like the expression in the first shot better, but I'm not sure about the stool. It looks like a nice shot from a nice time goofing around, but as far as a portrait goes I'm just not sure what the stool is there for/what it adds? maybe it has a specific meaning to you? The second one has a kind of a music/artist feeling to it for me. Is that what you were going for? did you have anything specific in mind with these portraits?
Very creative, using the papers as a background! I think it's a nice background, but it's also a very 'specific' background. It's definitely not suitable for all type of shots, also since it is quite busy.
Both the shots seem a bit underexposed and the white-balance is off a bit. I'm guessing it was pretty dark where you shot them? I like the expression in the first shot better, but I'm not sure about the stool. It looks like a nice shot from a nice time goofing around, but as far as a portrait goes I'm just not sure what the stool is there for/what it adds? maybe it has a specific meaning to you? The second one has a kind of a music/artist feeling to it for me. Is that what you were going for? did you have anything specific in mind with these portraits?
It was definitely just a goofing around shoot, with absolutely nothing specific in mind.
Yes, I tried to correct the white balance a little, still learning on that front. As far as darkness, all I had to work with was a 60w bulb in a construction light holder.
Other than a slow shutter speed, (which I used) what would have helped most? A higher ISO? I would welcome your feedback on this as I am still struggling a bit with shooting in low light without the flash. (I find the flash on the Rebel XSi a little invasive in the dark...)
For a low-light shot, I'd get the light source right next to the frame of the image, open the aperture almost all the way up so I could shoot somewhere between f/1.4 and f/2.0, boost the ISO up pretty high, use a tripod (or shelf, or table, or whatever you've got), and use a long exposure.
I've done the single bulb shots myself in the past... challenging, but can be done!
He looks like he's a lot of fun Will you have a chance to reshoot?
For a low-light shot, I'd get the light source right next to the frame of the image, open the aperture almost all the way up so I could shoot somewhere between f/1.4 and f/2.0, boost the ISO up pretty high, use a tripod (or shelf, or table, or whatever you've got), and use a long exposure.
I've done the single bulb shots myself in the past... challenging, but can be done!
He looks like he's a lot of fun Will you have a chance to reshoot?
Thanks a million for the tips! I am still getting used to all these settings, and although I know what each one does, finding a balance is still something for me to master entirely.
He is a lot of fun. :-) And we will definitely have a reshoot next time he is over!
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Very creative, using the papers as a background! I think it's a nice background, but it's also a very 'specific' background. It's definitely not suitable for all type of shots, also since it is quite busy.
Both the shots seem a bit underexposed and the white-balance is off a bit. I'm guessing it was pretty dark where you shot them? I like the expression in the first shot better, but I'm not sure about the stool. It looks like a nice shot from a nice time goofing around, but as far as a portrait goes I'm just not sure what the stool is there for/what it adds? maybe it has a specific meaning to you? The second one has a kind of a music/artist feeling to it for me. Is that what you were going for? did you have anything specific in mind with these portraits?
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It was definitely just a goofing around shoot, with absolutely nothing specific in mind.
Yes, I tried to correct the white balance a little, still learning on that front. As far as darkness, all I had to work with was a 60w bulb in a construction light holder.
Other than a slow shutter speed, (which I used) what would have helped most? A higher ISO? I would welcome your feedback on this as I am still struggling a bit with shooting in low light without the flash. (I find the flash on the Rebel XSi a little invasive in the dark...)
Thanks for the feedback!
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For a low-light shot, I'd get the light source right next to the frame of the image, open the aperture almost all the way up so I could shoot somewhere between f/1.4 and f/2.0, boost the ISO up pretty high, use a tripod (or shelf, or table, or whatever you've got), and use a long exposure.
I've done the single bulb shots myself in the past... challenging, but can be done!
He looks like he's a lot of fun
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Thanks a million for the tips! I am still getting used to all these settings, and although I know what each one does, finding a balance is still something for me to master entirely.
He is a lot of fun. :-) And we will definitely have a reshoot next time he is over!
Cheers!
http://www.resoundingimages.com