Swimsuit shoot #2

luckydog

Hi folks.

What an absolute drama this shoot was. Oh, how I would like to see some clouds in the sky as the lighting is incredibly bright and hard for the models to look into.

Also walked face first into a wasp nest and copped a right stinging., but anyway here's a few for review....











Thanks for looking :thumb

dogwood

I hate to sound obvious, but maybe you should time your outdoor shoots around dusk and dawn? Either that or you'll need a scrim to block that harsh sun. These photos look like they were fun to shoot but they're a little rough around the edges for my tastes.

binghott

dogwood wrote:

I hate to sound obvious, but maybe you should time your outdoor shoots around dusk and dawn? Either that or you'll need a scrim to block that harsh sun. These photos look like they were fun to shoot but they're a little rough around the edges for my tastes.

i would've changed location if the sun was that strong. you weren't required to shoot on the beach there. you should have more than one location per shoot anyway just in case one location has horrible conditions. it also gives the client another choice if they dont like the results of one.

i hate to say this, but i think your previous series was much stronger than this one. if i have the time i will give you some more useful comments on these pics.

imax

Living in the beautiful sunshine state I can feel your pain. Like one of the posters stated you might want to adjust your times for your shoots at dawn or dusk. If that's not an option try one of these



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for a couple of hundred bucks you could shoot any time of day with these. I'm thinking of getting one myself.

Have a great night


Joe

zacker

big size diffusion panels are pretty easy to make with 3/4 or 1 inch PVC pipe... get white diffusion material (whit Rip-Stop Nylon) @ the local fabric store... make it about 6 feet tall by 3 0r 4 foot wide, just need a couple good sand bags to hold it still...and then, you can block (diffuse) harsh sun, use it to shoot through (works great for taht) or even as a great reflector!!! snaps together in a minute and is easy to store too!

Seneca

A little on the bright side...meaning not enough warmth to this pics. But I love what you have captured.

Andy

Photography is about writing with light. Be a hunter of light. Patience, and planning are key. The only shot her that has flattering light is the last one. All of the rest portray your pretty model in an unflattering manner.

There is absolutely no substitute for great light.

com3

please forgive me if you already know this... but a trick i've learned when shooting people in harsh light is to have them pose (or whatever), close their eyes, then tell them to open... catch the shot right as they open their eyes...before they get a chance to adjust to the change in light and need to squint or anything.