*OFFICIAL* general photography conversation thread

The1 · 04-29-2011, 07:35 PM

i don't know if he'll want to deal with the border and such though....

Chewy734 · 04-29-2011, 07:37 PM

but it's Canada... don't you just let people through no questions asked?

scollins · 04-29-2011, 07:42 PM

This is my daughter, just goofing around. Obviously I missed on some of the compositions, mostly because Jenna is nothing but pure bouncy energy in a small girl's body. JPEGs right out of the camera and resized. A few can be saved with some cropping, and they could use a few adjustments here and there.

Jenna 3 by scollins1868, on Flickr

Jenna 1 by scollins1868, on Flickr

Jenna 2 by scollins1868, on Flickr

Jenna 4 by scollins1868, on Flickr

Jenna 5 by scollins1868, on Flickr

The1 · 04-29-2011, 07:44 PM

she looks like she has a big personality...

very cute, looks like your shots are coming along.

Chewy734 · 04-29-2011, 07:45 PM

nice pics Scott!

scollins · 04-29-2011, 07:47 PM

Thanks. The amazing thing is that she is looking at the camera in these shots. That has proven to be the HARDEST thing for her. Big cameras, little cameras, doesn't matter. You ask her to smile for a picture, and it is like a conditioned response to close her eyes or immediately look to the far left or far right. Soooo frustrating.....

Chewy734 · 04-29-2011, 07:48 PM

can you imagine if he picked up a permanent marker by mistake?

Weebl · 04-29-2011, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewy734

but it's Canada... don't you just let people through no questions asked?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/informa...des/5312E5.asp
They don't want him.

Re: Jenna, did you leave your lights at a height for adults? Looks like you should drop them to get some reflected light to her chin. I like the first one the best

The1 · 04-29-2011, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scollins

Thanks. The amazing thing is that she is looking at the camera in these shots. That has proven to be the HARDEST thing for her. Big cameras, little cameras, doesn't matter. You ask her to smile for a picture, and it is like a conditioned response to close her eyes or immediately look to the far left or far right. Soooo frustrating.....

it's cause you got your subject comfortable as Zack is recommending

and i agree with Weebl

I was wondering how high your lights were. or if you left one high and one low, would it make a difference?

scollins · 04-29-2011, 07:54 PM

The setup for those shots are:
Neutral gray seamless paper background
SB-600 (TTL, slave) on the left with a Photoflex Extra Small Lite Dome
32" silver reflector on the right
SB-900 on camera (TTL, master) with a Lightsphere, aimed towards the reflector
D3 + 24-70 at f8, 1/60th and ISO800

The SB-600 was set about twice her height and at 45 degrees. I was trying for the "45 and 45" layout for the light. These are my first shots against a background and working with off-camera flash in a bigger way. So I'm still trying to get it figured out....

Chewy734 · 04-29-2011, 07:55 PM

nice gear

Weebl · 04-29-2011, 07:57 PM

800 ISO, very nice for SOOC

scollins · 04-29-2011, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weebl

800 ISO, very nice for SOOC

High ISO performance was the sole reason I went for the D3.....

scollins · 04-29-2011, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewy734

nice gear

Thanks! Just need more of it.....

I'm thinking about selling the SB-600 (no master capability), replacing it with an SB-700 and adding a second SB-900 to the mix. Either that or getting some Pocketwizards, but still need more lights....

And I'm getting the picture....... "Head in a clean spot!"

Chewy734 · 04-29-2011, 08:10 PM

what do you need all those strobes for?

scollins · 04-29-2011, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewy734

what do you need all those strobes for?

one is none, two is one, three is two........

With that list, I'd only have 3 strobes. Not a lot by Joe McNally standards.....

I'd like extra lights for added flexibility.

Chewy734 · 04-29-2011, 08:18 PM

haha...

on a separate note... I wonder if rodi knows Zack? Both are in hotlanta, aren't they?

BillLee · 04-29-2011, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scollins

Thanks! Just need more of it.....

I'm thinking about selling the SB-600 (no master capability), replacing it with an SB-700 and adding a second SB-900 to the mix. Either that or getting some Pocketwizards, but still need more lights....

And I'm getting the picture....... "Head in a clean spot!"

Hey Scott, i might want another SB-600.

rodi · 04-29-2011, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chewy734

haha...

on a separate note... I wonder if rodi knows Zack? Both are in hotlanta, aren't they?

Arias? never met him though.

The1 · 04-30-2011, 02:35 AM

how did the rest of the video go? ended up out hanging out with a cute girl for the rest of the night.... you know.... priorities....

The1 · 04-30-2011, 02:37 AM

chewy, are you wanting HD quality or the standard quality?

Chewy734 · 04-30-2011, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The1

how did the rest of the video go? ended up out hanging out with a cute girl for the rest of the night.... you know.... priorities....

It was good. I'm looking forward to today's workshop. How was your date?

Quote:

Originally Posted by The1

chewy, are you wanting HD quality or the standard quality?

HD if you can, since I'll recode it anyways for the hosting.

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scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' 144 Rep 2,372 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (3)	This is my daughter, just goofing around. Obviously I missed on some of the compositions, mostly because Jenna is nothing but pure bouncy energy in a small girl's body. JPEGs right out of the camera and resized. A few can be saved with some cropping, and they could use a few adjustments here and there. Jenna 3 by scollins1868, on Flickr Jenna 1 by scollins1868, on Flickr Jenna 2 by scollins1868, on Flickr Jenna 4 by scollins1868, on Flickr Jenna 5 by scollins1868, on Flickr __________________ Scott 2024 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey Metallic /// 2015 F15 X5 35i, Space Gray Metallic, 99K miles /// 2013 F30 320xi, Mojave Metallic, 112k miles 2019 Ford F450 STX, Oxford White 2013 Ducati Multistrada Touring S, Red
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scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' 144 Rep 2,372 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (3)	Thanks. The amazing thing is that she is looking at the camera in these shots. That has proven to be the HARDEST thing for her. Big cameras, little cameras, doesn't matter. You ask her to smile for a picture, and it is like a conditioned response to close her eyes or immediately look to the far left or far right. Soooo frustrating..... __________________ Scott 2024 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey Metallic /// 2015 F15 X5 35i, Space Gray Metallic, 99K miles /// 2013 F30 320xi, Mojave Metallic, 112k miles 2019 Ford F450 STX, Oxford White 2013 Ducati Multistrada Touring S, Red
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scollins Bootleggin' 'n Gunrunnin' 144 Rep 2,372 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (3)	The setup for those shots are: Neutral gray seamless paper background SB-600 (TTL, slave) on the left with a Photoflex Extra Small Lite Dome 32" silver reflector on the right SB-900 on camera (TTL, master) with a Lightsphere, aimed towards the reflector D3 + 24-70 at f8, 1/60th and ISO800 The SB-600 was set about twice her height and at 45 degrees. I was trying for the "45 and 45" layout for the light. These are my first shots against a background and working with off-camera flash in a bigger way. So I'm still trying to get it figured out.... __________________ Scott 2024 G01 X3 M40i, Brooklyn Grey Metallic /// 2015 F15 X5 35i, Space Gray Metallic, 99K miles /// 2013 F30 320xi, Mojave Metallic, 112k miles 2019 Ford F450 STX, Oxford White 2013 Ducati Multistrada Touring S, Red
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Chewy734 Major General 490 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	nice gear __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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Chewy734 Major General 490 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	haha... on a separate note... I wonder if rodi knows Zack? Both are in hotlanta, aren't they? __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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04-30-2011, 02:37 AM	#241
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