Day at the Park

babowcbabowc Registered Users Posts: 510 Major grins
edited September 3, 2012 in People
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.

7883420350_a34af9b453_c.jpg

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

#2
7883918966_08cdf4562c_c.jpg

#3
7884620912_06393dccf2_c.jpg
This is a bit soft, but I like the softness... I think it *works*

Similar pose for #2 and #3...
-Mike Jin
D800
16/2.8, f1.4G primes, f2.8 trio, 105/200 macro, SB900.
It never gets easier, you just get better.

Comments

  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2012
    I love the shot and the light and her expression. The only thing is..her pose..looks like she is peeing! haha
    D700, D600
    14-24 24-70 70-200mm (vr2)
    85 and 50 1.4
    45 PC and sb910 x2
    http://www.danielkimphotography.com
  • babowcbabowc Registered Users Posts: 510 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2012
    Two more posted, in color.. third is a bit soft/off focus but I think it works?
    -Mike Jin
    D800
    16/2.8, f1.4G primes, f2.8 trio, 105/200 macro, SB900.
    It never gets easier, you just get better.
  • babowcbabowc Registered Users Posts: 510 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2012
    Qarik wrote: »
    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...
    -Mike Jin
    D800
    16/2.8, f1.4G primes, f2.8 trio, 105/200 macro, SB900.
    It never gets easier, you just get better.
  • novicesnappernovicesnapper Registered Users Posts: 445 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2012
    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.
    http://retroimages.zenfolio.com/
  • babowcbabowc Registered Users Posts: 510 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2012
    novicesnapper wrote: »
    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 :D
    I pumped up the blacks a bit more on #3 to make her pop.
    -Mike Jin
    D800
    16/2.8, f1.4G primes, f2.8 trio, 105/200 macro, SB900.
    It never gets easier, you just get better.
  • digidronedigidrone Registered Users Posts: 280 Major grins
    edited August 28, 2012
    Very NIce!
    Thanks,
    Royce

    www.dannerphotography.smugmug.com
  • coolpinskycoolpinsky Registered Users Posts: 211 Major grins
    edited August 31, 2012
    yep - really nice - I love the 1st image most - good job !
    Wedding | Portraits | Kids | Newborn |
  • babowcbabowc Registered Users Posts: 510 Major grins
    edited August 31, 2012
    novicesnapper wrote: »
    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?
    -Mike Jin
    D800
    16/2.8, f1.4G primes, f2.8 trio, 105/200 macro, SB900.
    It never gets easier, you just get better.
  • BrettDeutschBrettDeutsch Registered Users Posts: 365 Major grins
    edited August 31, 2012
    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.
    Deutsch Photography: Actor & Executive Headshot Photographer | NY Wedding, Mitzvah and Corporate Event Photographer | Family & Child Portrait Studio
  • D3SshooterD3Sshooter Registered Users Posts: 1,187 Major grins
    edited August 31, 2012
    Nice shots, I do like the light.
    A photographer without a style, is like a pub without beer
  • babowcbabowc Registered Users Posts: 510 Major grins
    edited September 3, 2012
    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!
    -Mike Jin
    D800
    16/2.8, f1.4G primes, f2.8 trio, 105/200 macro, SB900.
    It never gets easier, you just get better.
  • BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited September 3, 2012
    All nice but 2 is just wonderful.

    She is, of course, gorgeous.
    Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
    Canon 600D; Canon 1D Mk2;
    24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
    Model Galleries: http://bilsen.zenfolio.com/
    Everything Else: www.pbase.com/bilsen
Sign In or Register to comment.