Mermaids and the sailor...

reese.leblancreese.leblanc Registered Users Posts: 79 Big grins
edited September 11, 2012 in People
We had a fun session last weekend with some friends who were willing to help us out with a theme my wife wanted to work out... Mermaids.

Budget was fairly low, but we made do, and in my opinion, it turned out pretty good!

Not all of the girls had tails, as this was the "various stages" i.e. full tail, able to walk, etc.

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  • Quincy TQuincy T Registered Users Posts: 1,090 Major grins
    edited September 3, 2012
    I like 2. Not sure what the lighting situation is on 4, but I think that leaves something to be desired.
  • reese.leblancreese.leblanc Registered Users Posts: 79 Big grins
    edited September 3, 2012
    Thanks, Quincy! What about #4's lighting doesn't sit well with you? C&C welcome. I'm always trying to better myself!

    Reese
  • trooperstroopers Registered Users Posts: 317 Major grins
    edited September 3, 2012
    Lighting and processing seems all over the place, inconsistent. I'm not sure what "Mermaids and the sailor..." is supposed to look like. Mystical? Fantasy-ish?? What were you trying to achieve?
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  • babowcbabowc Registered Users Posts: 510 Major grins
    edited September 3, 2012
    I like #2!
    Your model is well exposed and the pose works well with the theme.

    #4 and #5 doesn't work with me. The lighting and pose doesn't work at all in #4 and the color/white balance seems off on #5.
    #1 has too much PP with blacks, IMO.
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  • Quincy TQuincy T Registered Users Posts: 1,090 Major grins
    edited September 3, 2012
    reese.leblanc wrote: »
    Thanks, Quincy! What about #4's lighting doesn't sit well with you? C&C welcome. I'm always trying to better myself!

    Reese

    Well, to be completely honest, it looks like you just popped the on-camera flash/or speedlite and blasted her full on in the face. It's not good at all really.

    I'm not sure what you were trying to achieve, but that shot would require some serious off camera lighting and consideration in that low light level.
  • D3SshooterD3Sshooter Registered Users Posts: 1,187 Major grins
    edited September 3, 2012
    Number 2 without any doubt.thumb.gif
    Some of the others suffer a bit from the harsh light...
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  • BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited September 3, 2012
    D3Sshooter wrote: »
    Number 2 without any doubt.thumb.gif
    Some of the others suffer a bit from the harsh light...


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  • FrochFroch Registered Users Posts: 571 Major grins
    edited September 4, 2012
    fun concept!! I love the thought behind #3, but I think that frame, and most of the others (excluding #2) seem a bit overcooked in LR or PS. Looks like you're heavy on the 'fill' or Shadows/Highlights. Fun stuff though. Must have been a fun shoot.
  • zoomerzoomer Registered Users Posts: 3,688 Major grins
    edited September 5, 2012
    Looks like a lot of fun. The lighting conditions look tough.
    Why is he giving her the stiff arm in 3....just curious.
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  • reese.leblancreese.leblanc Registered Users Posts: 79 Big grins
    edited September 5, 2012
    Guys, I REALLY appreciate the feedback. It's true, I am still learning with the Alien Bee setup I have. That said, there were no on-camera flash setups. The lighting was off to one side in each.

    Zoomer, the stiff arm bit was due to the idea of the sailor shunning the human woman in favor of the mermaid he had on his arm. And yes, we had a LOT of fun!

    I really liked #2 as well. I've shot with this young lady before; about a year and a half ago. You can see an example of that session here:
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    Reese
  • aashtonaashton Registered Users Posts: 3 Beginner grinner
    edited September 11, 2012
    Nice work Reese, my fav is number three. I do like the way you got separation by light the background as well
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