Third Daughter Session . . . Am I Getting Better?
Hi, all,
I've only posted on here twice, but each time, you gave me some great ideas to try. I'm not a pro, but I would love to take better pictures of my daughter and other family members.
Based on prior input, for this session I was determined to get more light on my daughter's face, without using flash. So I fooled around with a reflector. . . a really high-tech one, a piece of white typing paper!! I held it with one hand trying to bounce light on to the far side of her face, while holding the camera with the other hand. This was very impromptu. Next time, I'm going to use a more rigid piece of white card, so I don't have to finagle with it quite so much.
I also wanted to improve my white balance. So I went out and bought an Expodisc and learned how to use it (I think!). I believe the quality of skin color is much better this time. But you tell me.
Finally, I wanted to try position her face in some different ways, avoiding my typical centered approach.
So . . . how'd I do?
FYI: equipment is a Sony A700 DSLR, with a 50 1.7 lens. The lens is one sweet portrait lens, in my opinion.
In case you want to see the prior posts, go here:
http://dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=86610
and
http://dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=86821
Ok, here are the new pics:
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I've only posted on here twice, but each time, you gave me some great ideas to try. I'm not a pro, but I would love to take better pictures of my daughter and other family members.
Based on prior input, for this session I was determined to get more light on my daughter's face, without using flash. So I fooled around with a reflector. . . a really high-tech one, a piece of white typing paper!! I held it with one hand trying to bounce light on to the far side of her face, while holding the camera with the other hand. This was very impromptu. Next time, I'm going to use a more rigid piece of white card, so I don't have to finagle with it quite so much.
I also wanted to improve my white balance. So I went out and bought an Expodisc and learned how to use it (I think!). I believe the quality of skin color is much better this time. But you tell me.
Finally, I wanted to try position her face in some different ways, avoiding my typical centered approach.
So . . . how'd I do?
FYI: equipment is a Sony A700 DSLR, with a 50 1.7 lens. The lens is one sweet portrait lens, in my opinion.
In case you want to see the prior posts, go here:
http://dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=86610
and
http://dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=86821
Ok, here are the new pics:
#1
#2
#3
#4
Harry
"Too many lenses, not enough time."
"Too many lenses, not enough time."
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The following post is most comparable to what I just posted. I meant to include it in the original post. Sorry.
http://dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=87129
"Too many lenses, not enough time."
she is a doll! so cute!
My equiment: Nikon D50, Nikon D300, SB-600, 30mm 1.4, 50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.4, 70-200mm 2.8
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She is so cute!
Yup agreed!!
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She is phenomenal in front of the camera. Oozing cuteness and charm well beyond her years. :saurora
your technique regarding WB and eye light looks much improved!
And if I haven't said before, I really like your style and tendency for tight crops.
50mm 1.4, 85mm 1.8, 24-70 2.8L, 35mm 1.4L, 135mm f2L
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. . . time to invest in a real reflector.
And thanks for your sweet comments about my precious.
Harry
"Too many lenses, not enough time."
Appreciate the kind words.
"Too many lenses, not enough time."
Thanks for your comments.
Now, can we talk eye sharpness! Both you and Heather commented on only one eye being in focus. I did that on purpose, but I'm obviously shooting without a whole lot of knowledge. Is that a portraiture no-no?
Thanks in advance for the guidance. Hanging around here is like going to photography school!
"Too many lenses, not enough time."
Yes, she does have that way about her. She actually bats her eyelashes at me when she wants something. Hard to say no! Uh-oh, watch out teenage boys. Nah. . . no dating until the age of 25.
Re: tight crops. I've always liked this. Plus, my house is rather cramped, so the backgrounds are difficult.
"Too many lenses, not enough time."