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New Genre for me - Let the whippings begin.

BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
edited September 29, 2012 in People
Down in the Bahamas I was working with a couple of professionals who liked my stuff enough to ask me to do some lifestyle work with them. It appears that catalogue and lifestyle make much more money for a model than runway or Vogue.

Anyway, here are Ellen Ru and Arlyn Guzman enjoying their shopping and their cruise:

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6.Ellen relaxes at the tiki bar
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8. and what set from me can end anyway but with a headshot?
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    Bryce WilsonBryce Wilson Registered Users Posts: 1,586 Major grins
    edited September 23, 2012
    I think you should try and do more of is Genre. I think it really suits your style of shooting.

    Although not a fan of the hands on the lion heads thing, the others are darn nice with 6 and 7 being standouts in my book.
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    divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited September 23, 2012
    Agree with Bryce - these are super. Like the last two the best. Only nit would be that the laughing ones (eg 2/4/5) look rather staged - I don't believe those are "real" laughs.

    Also, just to beat the dead horse, look how 8 ROCKS with the soft background! I can see it, it sets the scene, but it doesn't scream for attention. Love it!
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    adbsgicomadbsgicom Registered Users Posts: 3,615 Major grins
    edited September 23, 2012
    Love the candid looks of 2-7. Agree that #1 misses the mark.
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    anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited September 23, 2012
    divamum wrote: »
    Agree with Bryce - these are super. Like the last two the best. Only nit would be that the laughing ones (eg 2/4/5) look rather staged - I don't believe those are "real" laughs.

    Also, just to beat the dead horse, look how 8 ROCKS with the soft background! I can see it, it sets the scene, but it doesn't scream for attention. Love it!

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    divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited September 23, 2012
    To add to my earlier post: I think 8 may actually be one of the best shots you've ever shared. I love the way the background frames her head, and we can see the beach in the reflections. Gold star for that one!!!
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    anonymouscubananonymouscuban Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 4,586 Major grins
    edited September 23, 2012
    divamum wrote: »
    To add to my earlier post: I think 8 may actually be one of the best shots you've ever shared. I love the way the background frames her head, and we can see the beach in the reflections. Gold star for that one!!!

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    HackboneHackbone Registered Users Posts: 4,027 Major grins
    edited September 23, 2012
    Six and eight are my favorites, great job overall.
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    babowcbabowc Registered Users Posts: 510 Major grins
    edited September 23, 2012
    I love 8, but I don't know how I feel about the lighting in 4 & 5.. Though, I love expressions on #4!
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    BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited September 23, 2012
    WOW thanks everyone, even for the nits.

    Diva, I should be clear again that you aren't beating a dead horse about bokeh. I really do like it in the tight headshots and in much else. I just don't think it necessary or appropriate every time. With that said, feel free to beat any dead horses, drums or stubborn photographers any old time you feel like it. Laughing.gif

    bobowc, the lighting in 4& 5 is all there was gonna be. On camera flash bounced off the white wall to camera right through a 12" diffuser. That was one busy bar and NCL was not about to tolerate lightstands etc.

    I intend to move into this style a bit more as time (and models) permit. I kind of like it.

    BTW, the funny part of 4 was they actually were laughing at some really gross joke I made (moi-seriously?? Laughing.gif). It's just instead of looking at me they are looking at each other.
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    jonh68jonh68 Registered Users Posts: 2,711 Major grins
    edited September 24, 2012
    These are your best shots, minus 1,4,5. 1 doesn't go with the theme and the lighting is flat in 4 and 5. Since light stands were not permitted, it may have been better to shoot one model and the other hold the light, or get someone nearby to hold the light. The others are great. The colorful backgrounds add to the story, but they are out of focus enough not to take attention away from the subjects.
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    QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited September 24, 2012
    same crits from me as always...open up that aperture and lose the harsh light.
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    BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited September 25, 2012
    Thanks John and Qarik. Always good to have you guys chime in.mwink.gif

    Diva, Bryce (and others) looks like you were right again.

    Her agency has chosen Ellen's headshot (last one) for her comp card and number 6 for her online profile.

    Arlyns' agency actually likes number 4 ( the one with the real laugh).
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    novicesnappernovicesnapper Registered Users Posts: 445 Major grins
    edited September 26, 2012
    Lol, everytime I see this thread name, I think of that saying "the beatings will continue, until the moral improves" lmao. I like how carefree the last shots seem. I could see them on a travel brochures.
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    BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited September 29, 2012
    Too funny Novice.

    And thanks.
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