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update on portraits (15 img) - with comments
I have been absent from this forum for a couple months so I thought I'd update everyone with my latest photos. Comments and criticism welcome.
1) A collage of photos taken at a park right after a down pour of rain. The sun came out and the lighting was beautiful. I climbed up in the yellow tree to get some of the photos and it made me feel like a kid again. In these photos I pumped up the green using the "selective color" tool in photoshop. Then I added a couple filters to give it a semi antique feel to it, more on this on #2.
2) I tried my hand at adding an antique look to these photos. I've just started playing around with the actions in Photoshop and so far I'm very impressed. I've found a lot of free actions at Adobe's exchange website. You should check them out if you haven't already.
the website is: http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/exchange/index.cfm?s=5&from=1&o=desc&cat=190&l=-1&event=productHome&exc=16
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3) This series of photos was taken at a very special place in Portland. It's an abandoned warehouse and is covered with graffiti, a perfect shooting location if you ask me. In 3d I back lit her with a an alienbee B800 strobe. I just recently got my alienbee lighting kit and so far it has been a lot of fun to use out in the field. I definitely have a lot more control over my images now,
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4) These two photos were taken on a bridge looking down at the model standing on the bank of the stream. in 4a we were going for an alice in wonderland feel. We actually got quite the audience wondering what we were doing in the middle of the forest with her dressed up as alice.
4a)
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5) This shoot was a challenge. I had to take a innocent looking girl and make her look sinister as a fallen angel. The second photo was taken in between setups when I looked over and saw the light was coming though the building beautifully that I just had to snap a couple of her being back lit by the sun. This was also my first shoot working with an MUA.
5a)
5b)
6) These shots were taking in the Pearl District of downtown Portland. I have been asked many a time if I photoshoped 6a. I did not. The model jumped off the park bench, quite high actually, and posed like he was sitting in the air. 6b is just your run of the mill urban shot.
6a)
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7) 7a was shot in an abandoned train caboose. I've shot here many times before but this shot seems to stand out above the rest of them. 7b was shot alongside the Columbia river. orginally the sky was pretty blown out but I used the burn tool in photoshop and it ended up giving it a cool mood to the photo.
Thank you all for taking the time to look at my photos!
- Isaac
1) A collage of photos taken at a park right after a down pour of rain. The sun came out and the lighting was beautiful. I climbed up in the yellow tree to get some of the photos and it made me feel like a kid again. In these photos I pumped up the green using the "selective color" tool in photoshop. Then I added a couple filters to give it a semi antique feel to it, more on this on #2.
2) I tried my hand at adding an antique look to these photos. I've just started playing around with the actions in Photoshop and so far I'm very impressed. I've found a lot of free actions at Adobe's exchange website. You should check them out if you haven't already.
the website is: http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/exchange/index.cfm?s=5&from=1&o=desc&cat=190&l=-1&event=productHome&exc=16
2a)
2b)3) This series of photos was taken at a very special place in Portland. It's an abandoned warehouse and is covered with graffiti, a perfect shooting location if you ask me. In 3d I back lit her with a an alienbee B800 strobe. I just recently got my alienbee lighting kit and so far it has been a lot of fun to use out in the field. I definitely have a lot more control over my images now,
.3a)
3b)3c)
3d)4) These two photos were taken on a bridge looking down at the model standing on the bank of the stream. in 4a we were going for an alice in wonderland feel. We actually got quite the audience wondering what we were doing in the middle of the forest with her dressed up as alice.
4a)
4b)5) This shoot was a challenge. I had to take a innocent looking girl and make her look sinister as a fallen angel. The second photo was taken in between setups when I looked over and saw the light was coming though the building beautifully that I just had to snap a couple of her being back lit by the sun. This was also my first shoot working with an MUA.
5a)
5b)6) These shots were taking in the Pearl District of downtown Portland. I have been asked many a time if I photoshoped 6a. I did not. The model jumped off the park bench, quite high actually, and posed like he was sitting in the air. 6b is just your run of the mill urban shot.
6a)
6b)7) 7a was shot in an abandoned train caboose. I've shot here many times before but this shot seems to stand out above the rest of them. 7b was shot alongside the Columbia river. orginally the sky was pretty blown out but I used the burn tool in photoshop and it ended up giving it a cool mood to the photo.
Thank you all for taking the time to look at my photos!
- Isaac
Isaac Lane Koval
www.kovalproductions.com
Canon 5D & 30D:
24-70mm f2.8L, 70-200mm f2.8L IS, 70-200 f4L, 85mm f.1.2L II, 35mm f1.4L, 28-135mm f.3.5-5.6 IS, 580EX
www.kovalproductions.com
Canon 5D & 30D:
24-70mm f2.8L, 70-200mm f2.8L IS, 70-200 f4L, 85mm f.1.2L II, 35mm f1.4L, 28-135mm f.3.5-5.6 IS, 580EX
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I dont' think I've ever used that smily before. Ever.
These are amazing! I will be coming back here to look at them in more depth later, but they are stunning! I just love your PP in 2a & b.
Wow. Wow.
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PS - Have you ever shot at Pittock Mansion? I think I remember that you have. Anyway, I'd love to have some inspiration for that location, if you're willing to share!
Comments and constructive critique always welcome!
Elaine Heasley Photography
Elaine,
yes, I have shot there. I'm on my way out the door right now, but I'll give you some tips soon.
- Isaac
www.kovalproductions.com
Canon 5D & 30D:
24-70mm f2.8L, 70-200mm f2.8L IS, 70-200 f4L, 85mm f.1.2L II, 35mm f1.4L, 28-135mm f.3.5-5.6 IS, 580EX
I cannot choose a favorite as they all stand out on their own. Beautifully done, and that goes for the PP as well.
Jeff
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No favorites here, they are all truly amazing shots. I'm jealous.
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i have a lot to learn!
Kevin
www.rightangleimages.com
I love the #3 and #4 series'. Composition and overall feel of the images are great.
Looking forward to more of your work..
Alex
Nikon D300
Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Tamron 28-75 f/2.8
Nikkor 80-200 AF-D ED f/2.8
2 Alien Bees AB800
Nikon Speedlight SB800
Elinchrome Skyport Triggers
p.s. what is an MUA?
anyway...i think my favorites of the bunch are the graffiti place.
probably just because for some reason i really want some sort of light to backlight the hairl like you did.
hehe
and yeah...that guy can *JUMP*
it looks like the first series was pretty fun...you had the model pretty active and it sounds like you enjoyed yourself too.
i have to remember to have fun with this.
i'm still in "learning" mode...so i'm often cursing at my camera or my fingers or my lights or anything really...
but thanks for the inspiration!!!
-G
canon rebel XTi
18-55mm lens
60mm macro lens
75-300mm telephoto lens
canon speelite 580 EXII
Some superb shots - really nice use of light, flash and ambient and good colour too. Glad you posted them.
Cheers
HarjTT
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Thanks everyone for the comments! much appreciated!
- Isaac
www.kovalproductions.com
Canon 5D & 30D:
24-70mm f2.8L, 70-200mm f2.8L IS, 70-200 f4L, 85mm f.1.2L II, 35mm f1.4L, 28-135mm f.3.5-5.6 IS, 580EX