Used a reflector on these... this was our first time using one a few months back. She's a little shiny and could probably use some PP...
Here's a "sort of" bts shot - hubby is holding the reflector in this shot but for the pics above the roles were reversed. (They both had cameras along and were taking turns. The other guy is the little girl's dad and our good friend.) When we visit Selby Gardens (Sarasota, FL) she likes to climb around and around on the roots of this tree (Moreton Bay fig tree) and we all have to try to catch her in a good spot where the sunlight is peeking through the shade so it can reflect, she's looking, and a camera is ready - quite the challenge She's a pretty good sport though (used to being followed around by multiple cameras) and usually will stop and smile if asked
Perhaps I'm missing it... How is setting up the Versailles Hall of Mirrors in my living room going to help me see quality of light? It seems to me that I can do the same thing with a soft box and some white seamless, which by the way can all be packed back up in a closet and doesn't require the UK's endlessly overcast skies or any daylight at all for that matter? Don't misunderstand, your work is brilliant, but it seems that this is the long way around the barn.
Perhaps I'm missing it... How is setting up the Versailles Hall of Mirrors in my living room going to help me see quality of light? It seems to me that I can do the same thing with a soft box and some white seamless, which by the way can all be packed back up in a closet and doesn't require the UK's endlessly overcast skies or any daylight at all for that matter? Don't misunderstand, your work is brilliant, but it seems that this is the long way around the barn.
To begin with I do this for a living so the hall of mirrors is one of my studio's and I dont have to transport it or pack it up.
This wont teach you quality of light. Its a technique to create the quality of light you want. This is just one way I do it.
If you can do the same thing with a soft box and paper and get the same feel as me please post your images. You won't . I know I have tried. Also you cant get the variation either. These are 2 more images shot in the same location. The predominate light source is daylight with a little help from strobes. Sometimes you have to go around the barn a few times to get what you want
There are times when I get a reasonable "grab" (PJ) with available, and indirect, sunlight:
More often, I like to help the situation with some flash:
(Bright daylight through window behind bride, front flash*.)
(Open shade under a tree, front flash*.)
(Rapidly fading sun [mostly visible on bride's hair and for the background], front flash*.)
(Open shade under tent, rim light from monolight skimmed off tent ceiling [intentionally].)
*(Flash used with "scoop" modifier.)
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Used a reflector on these... this was our first time using one a few months back. She's a little shiny and could probably use some PP...
Here's a "sort of" bts shot - hubby is holding the reflector in this shot but for the pics above the roles were reversed. (They both had cameras along and were taking turns. The other guy is the little girl's dad and our good friend.) When we visit Selby Gardens (Sarasota, FL) she likes to climb around and around on the roots of this tree (Moreton Bay fig tree) and we all have to try to catch her in a good spot where the sunlight is peeking through the shade so it can reflect, she's looking, and a camera is ready - quite the challenge
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To begin with I do this for a living so the hall of mirrors is one of my studio's and I dont have to transport it or pack it up.
This wont teach you quality of light. Its a technique to create the quality of light you want. This is just one way I do it.
If you can do the same thing with a soft box and paper and get the same feel as me please post your images. You won't . I know I have tried. Also you cant get the variation either. These are 2 more images shot in the same location. The predominate light source is daylight with a little help from strobes. Sometimes you have to go around the barn a few times to get what you want
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Between 800 - 2000 ISO. At f4
Thanks John. I was just trying to gauge the brightness your indoor light.
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More often, I like to help the situation with some flash:
(Bright daylight through window behind bride, front flash*.)
(Open shade under a tree, front flash*.)
(Rapidly fading sun [mostly visible on bride's hair and for the background], front flash*.)
(Open shade under tent, rim light from monolight skimmed off tent ceiling [intentionally].)
*(Flash used with "scoop" modifier.)
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The marvel of technology.....
With my gear, I'm limited to maybe,,,,,,, ISO 600 - 800 tops!
And it rains a LOT around here.
I'm trying to scrape something that doesn't have electronic light added but of the extreme few that I do have, they are not fitting to this forum.
But as you can see, I'm eagerly 'deep' into this thread - Thanks!