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hammy · August 19, 2006

Here's my first photoshoot with a good friend, with using some new equipment....feedback is welcome. Most shots were F2.8, shutterspeed around 1/20 give or take. Lighting was 250w daylight correcting lamp as well as a 100w for some warmer tones...

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hammy · August 20, 2006

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I Simonius · August 21, 2006

hammy wrote:

Here's my first photoshoot with a good friend, with using some new equipment....feedback is welcome. Most shots were F2.8, shutterspeed around 1/20 give or take. Lighting was 250w daylight correcting lamp as well as a 100w for some warmer tones...

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10, 13,14 work, I like them, but I don't like the rest as I don't think the angle looking down on her really works very well

illuminati919 · August 21, 2006

The photos are awesome, love the comp and AMAZING EYES !!!!!!

Owen · August 22, 2006

The whole looking down angle doesn't work for her, I agree!

Blurmore · August 22, 2006

13, 4 and 14 In that order work best for this girl. I disagree with the other 2 down angle is the way to go with not skinny girls, but maybe not this extreme. 3 is getting into the NO zone of shooting not skinny girls which is anything close to under the chin or up the nose. I think what is killing your effect for the down angle is that you are shooting close and wide, which naturally distorts and widens the face. Shoot at 50-100 mm from above and use the telephoto effect to keep the focus where she wants and needs it, on her eyes, let the chin go a little oof and the body completely out, and you will flatter this pretty girl that needs to keep the emphasis on her best parts.

Take it from a wedding photog who has to shoot heavy brides, shooting down on them is more flattering than eye level or god forbid from below eye level.

hammy · August 22, 2006

Blurmore wrote:

13, 4 and 14 In that order work best for this girl. I disagree with the other 2 down angle is the way to go with not skinny girls, but maybe not this extreme. 3 is getting into the NO zone of shooting not skinny girls which is anything close to under the chin or up the nose. I think what is killing your effect for the down angle is that you are shooting close and wide, which naturally distorts and widens the face. Shoot at 50-100 mm from above and use the telephoto effect to keep the focus where she wants and needs it, on her eyes, let the chin go a little oof and the body completely out, and you will flatter this pretty girl that needs to keep the emphasis on her best parts.

Take it from a wedding photog who has to shoot heavy brides, shooting down on them is more flattering than eye level or god forbid from below eye level.

Thank you so much! your the first person to offer some good advice and helpful hints in a LOOOONG TIME and i appreciate it greatly! thank you!

rahmonster · August 23, 2006

I really like 12,5 and 2. I think the down angles are ood, but a couple are a little too extreme. She has great eyes and in the ones where you got them really sharp are nice. I think you are on the right track.

Cantfeelmyfingers · August 24, 2006

i like 5, 10 and 13

hammy · August 24, 2006

thanx guys! great feedback! Helpful hints

Head in the Clouds · August 25, 2006

5, 10 and 13 are my bet too.

great tips there too on shooting 'not skinny' people! Some of that I had never thought of before ....

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