Gina

M38A1M38A1 Registered Users Posts: 1,317 Major grins
edited February 20, 2014 in People
Gina has a cool vintage 1975 Airstream "Tradewind" which she has nicknamed The Riveteer. I thought it would be fun to try and shoot some shots of such a classic and Gina graciously decided to play along. Here's a few of what we came away with... First time out with a 2x2 speed light soft box and reflector, so any comments would be greatly appreciated.

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  • M38A1M38A1 Registered Users Posts: 1,317 Major grins
    edited February 19, 2014
    So I re-did #3 to give it more of an edge to match the alum skin of the trailer. Any better/worse than the original? I'm not sure if it works as a stand alone shot, but I do know it doesn't work in the above lifestyle? series.

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    And on a related note, either 1)I've somehow agitated the entire People sub-forum, 2)providing comment isn't worth anyones time because I'm learning and my images aren't even worthy of comment, 3)the sub-forum is dying off and people are going elsewhere, or 4)I'm just impatient.

    I've tried to really understand what you all do in here so I can create better images. One of the problems is, I don't even know enough of the subject matter to ask decent questions, so I lurk and try to pick up what I can. If my images are not worthy of time, I'm ok with that. But everyone had to start somewhere and I've stuck around here to try and get some feedback on things I can do to improve from you since you guys and gals do amazing work.

    So please.... help a guy out with all the knowledge you have.

    ~scott
  • watchmenwatchmen Registered Users Posts: 32 Big grins
    edited February 19, 2014
    I almost posted yesterday but I thought someone more qualified would come along and post. But I personally really like the original #3. And #2 is a close second, in #4 I think her shoulder bothers me most of all. And in most of the frames, her expressions are the same. But some people just have the one "look" and you have a hard time getting anything else out of them. But personally I say great shots! Kudos!!
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  • M38A1M38A1 Registered Users Posts: 1,317 Major grins
    edited February 19, 2014
    Thanks for the comments. I think we're in the same boat - almost gun shy to some extent since we're new at this. But through PM's with folks here, I've found everyone to be wonderful to chat with!

    I see the shoulder you speak of, and yeah - now that I look more it kind of bugs me. I know your eye goes to white, and that shoulder is a big 'white' blob now. I also think I could have worked better on posing as I think her neck is bent forward in a few of them. But it's kind of hard to stuff a 6' gal inside a doorway like we did without a bit of that. As for the same facial expression, doing the cull I gravitated towards that look. That might be a prejudice I personally have, but she really does have a nice smile, so if we do this again (with her motorcycle) I'll get her to smile more.

    I wonder about lighting a bit, if it's too bright/too dim, proper exposures, light distribution and such. Was a 20" square speedlight soft box and 30" white reflector the proper tools? Should I have tried an umbrella? Larger softbox? Octo? And then the whole what size? Since I'm using speedlights, would I use a light meter? All newbie questions.

    I also learned to 'clean up' a scene a bit before shooting. The last shot with the firepit has a towel on a chair, a little camp stove propane bottle showing, a cooler showing, and a pc of blue tape on the window. I suppose it 'adds' to the 'story' to some extent in a series as that's true life for her living in an Airstream. But as a stand alone shot, probably needs to go?

    Again, thanks for the comments.
  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited February 19, 2014
    the quality of light is wonderful.
    D700, D600
    14-24 24-70 70-200mm (vr2)
    85 and 50 1.4
    45 PC and sb910 x2
    http://www.danielkimphotography.com
  • M38A1M38A1 Registered Users Posts: 1,317 Major grins
    edited February 19, 2014
    Qarik wrote: »
    the quality of light is wonderful.

    Thank you!

    When you say 'quality of light', is that proper distribution and exposure you are referencing? Or a white balance component? Both?
  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited February 19, 2014
    distribution and exposure..the light is very soft yet has some directionality
    D700, D600
    14-24 24-70 70-200mm (vr2)
    85 and 50 1.4
    45 PC and sb910 x2
    http://www.danielkimphotography.com
  • M38A1M38A1 Registered Users Posts: 1,317 Major grins
    edited February 20, 2014
    Qarik wrote: »
    the quality of light is wonderful.
    Qarik wrote: »
    distribution and exposure..the light is very soft yet has some directionality

    Ah, got it. Thank you.

    And the posing? The shoulder was brought up with which I agree. I'm guessing posing needs work. :-)

    Any more pro's want to chime in on what can be improved or things to consider?
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