Beach Shoot with my Girlfriend)

PAFirefighter11PAFirefighter11 Registered Users Posts: 40 Big grins
edited April 14, 2008 in People
These photos were taken in north Jersey today. She did have a few other wardrobes but the weather wasn't too good (Thunderstorms).

ISO 200, 1/50th, f/7.1, 170mm:
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ISO 200, 1/320th, f/5.6, 112mm:
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ISO 200, 1/320th, f/5.6, 140mm:
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ISO 200, 1/320th, f/5.6, 70mm:
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We'll be doing more shoots shortly. Comments and critique are very much welcome. Thanks!
Rick
Personal: D2x | D70s | Canon AE1 | Nikkor: 18-70 3.5-4.5 | 28-105 3.5-4.5 | 50 1.8 | 70-300 4.5-5.6 VR II | SB600 w/ diffuser | AB B1600 w/ stand & umbrella | Jenis Grip | DAKINE backpack | Manfrotto 055X PROB tripod & Manfrotto 486RC2 ball head | Bogen 3231
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Comments

  • PhotovisionPhotovision Registered Users Posts: 7 Beginner grinner
    edited April 13, 2008
    It must have been tough to shoot against the bright background and still get good contrast. Other than that, you probably know more about photography than I do. But I do like the photos! No wonder that under your forum name it says "Big grins"thumb.gif
  • sesshinsesshin Registered Users Posts: 16 Big grins
    edited April 13, 2008
    Everything looks really great to me. I like the white sky in this situation because it acts as a high key background.
  • BriShayBriShay Registered Users Posts: 274 Major grins
    edited April 13, 2008
    I love the white bg, great pics!
    Shayna
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  • evorywareevoryware Registered Users Posts: 1,330 Major grins
    edited April 14, 2008
    Beautiful shots. I think her eyes could have benefitted some more light (reflector maybe?) specifically in 4. I can see the color in them in 1.
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  • PAFirefighter11PAFirefighter11 Registered Users Posts: 40 Big grins
    edited April 14, 2008
    Thanks for all the comments everyone! I agree with you all that I love the white background. Some people have been commenting on other boards how they don't like it, but it's all good.

    Her and I are going to try some diff. wardrobes this weekend if we get a chance. I need some closer face shots as well as the wider ones I have here.

    I did have my large reflector in the car, but it was a good mile or so hike in deep sand. I had my backpack with all my gear, she had a backpack, we both had rain jackets just in case, etc. I did want to bring it, but figured using a fill flash would work. Then I realized my SB600 batteries were basically dead, so I was only getting 1 flash per 3 to 5 shots :( Oh well, I am learning lol.
    Rick
    Personal: D2x | D70s | Canon AE1 | Nikkor: 18-70 3.5-4.5 | 28-105 3.5-4.5 | 50 1.8 | 70-300 4.5-5.6 VR II | SB600 w/ diffuser | AB B1600 w/ stand & umbrella | Jenis Grip | DAKINE backpack | Manfrotto 055X PROB tripod & Manfrotto 486RC2 ball head | Bogen 3231
    Work: 2 Hasselblad's w/ glass | D300 | Fuji S2 Pro w/ Nikon mount | Nikkor 18-200 VR | Broncs | Norms | Dyna heads | Chimera boxes | stands | & much more
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  • dogwooddogwood Registered Users Posts: 2,572 Major grins
    edited April 14, 2008
    Beautiful subject.

    I'd suggest, though, a bit of work on your shooting angle on the second and third photos-- your angle in these photos is not the most flattering in her crotch/butt region. If you look at Sports Illustrated or those type of swimsuit mags, you'll see the photographer usually moves so there are no cheeks, etc hanging down. :D
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  • PAFirefighter11PAFirefighter11 Registered Users Posts: 40 Big grins
    edited April 14, 2008
    Pete: It's funny you say that. I'm Photoshopping it tonight to fix that but I'm also researching that same pose to see what can be done to fix that :) Thanks much!!
    Rick
    Personal: D2x | D70s | Canon AE1 | Nikkor: 18-70 3.5-4.5 | 28-105 3.5-4.5 | 50 1.8 | 70-300 4.5-5.6 VR II | SB600 w/ diffuser | AB B1600 w/ stand & umbrella | Jenis Grip | DAKINE backpack | Manfrotto 055X PROB tripod & Manfrotto 486RC2 ball head | Bogen 3231
    Work: 2 Hasselblad's w/ glass | D300 | Fuji S2 Pro w/ Nikon mount | Nikkor 18-200 VR | Broncs | Norms | Dyna heads | Chimera boxes | stands | & much more
    |My Photos|
  • binghottbinghott Registered Users Posts: 1,075 Major grins
    edited April 14, 2008
    i truly love that last shot! i just wish her eyes were a bit lighter
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