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So, finally been to the studio, it was a tough one - long haired dogs and f/8 are not the best combination. Things were way to sharp.
After a while, I found glamour glow in Nik Effects, that helped me out a lot!
This was what I wanted to work on, black on black:
And a 'normal' shot of the dogs - the first one I like myself, the last one, imaging how hard it was to focus on the eyes :black_eyed:
Not all black, he came together with the first dog.
Smashing series! If you keep this up I am afraid I might want to give this a try!!
Drop a copy in photoshop, bring up a Levels adjustment area and change RGB to Green, then bring up the black triangle/knob/thingy just ever-so-slightly, and it'll remove a green-cast all over the picture (look at the hair and edges of skin). It's one of those things that you'll never pick up on your own photo's because you spend so much time looking at it
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Drop a copy in photoshop, bring up a Levels adjustment area and change RGB to Green, then bring up the black triangle/knob/thingy just ever-so-slightly, and it'll remove a green-cast all over the picture (look at the hair and edges of skin). It's one of those things that you'll never pick up on your own photo's because you spend so much time looking at it
Yeah I noticed the green outline, it is due to light bouncing from the original green background, as I don't really have a studio and just took this shot at home with a green background for easy removal on Photoshop, as I didn't have a proper backdrop yet when this was taken.
I never knew how to get rid of it, so I will try your tip! THANK YOU!
It took a few (lots) of tries to get the DOF just right to blur everything else apart from her face.
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wud
Senior Member
Sweet! Cant wait to see what you get :topsy_turvy:
Thanks. I was actually trying to create a business type portrait for my portfolio. I set-up my camera using my remote control and I would like to get some feedback on what you guys think between the images below. More like a "high tech" selfie.
One light set-up and a reflector. SB900 with a honl to illuminate the paper charcoal gray background.
Your feedback and opinions are greatly appreciated. Let me know if there are some items that can be improved upon.
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Scott Murray
Senior Member
They look great, I am not a portrait guy but there could be a couple of hotspots on your cheeks etc. Not sure how you would tone that down. And I am unsure of the shadow with the right eye and nostril.
Don Kondra
Senior Member
Hi Glenn,
First off, why such a slow speed ? D3s will sync to 1/250.
Did you do a lot of processing on these images ?
Not sure if the finging on your shoulders is from the "back light" or editing...
I think a fill light on the left would be more effective than a reflector and the color of your jacket wouldn't fade off.
Selfies are hard, I prefer the first where you don't have a forced smile
Cheers, Don
EDIT > Forgot to mention, you may want to consider using an octobox for the main light for a better "catch light". Try moving it in as close as you can without it being in the frame.
Your posture is good, no neck wrinkles
And the angle of your body to the camera is good.
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Thanks. I was actually trying to create a business type portrait for my portfolio. I set-up my camera using my remote control and I would like to get some feedback on what you guys think between the images below. More like a "high tech" selfie.
One light set-up and a reflector. SB900 with a honl to illuminate the paper charcoal gray background.
Your feedback and opinions are greatly appreciated. Let me know if there are some items that can be improved upon.
You are a good lookin' guy, Glenn!
I like your smile in this photo, but is that a little moire going on around the shirt's collar? That catches my eye right away. Nice job with the selfie!
wud
Senior Member
Good job, Glenn (having trouble spelling your username lol!). But yes, its a little over exposed and I think that would be difficult to change. I think flash is so hard to use as its so easy to over expose. So maybe less power or a higher shutter time?
Also a little to much power on the flash behind you, I think the moire on your shoulders are coming from there.
With minor adjustments, I think you are gonna nail it :-D
Also a little to much power on the flash behind you, I think the moire on your shoulders are coming from there.
With minor adjustments, I think you are gonna nail it :-D
Scott / Dave - thank you for your feedback. I can see the hotspots and it was not as obvious when I was just using the camera's LCD screen. The dark blue jacket has some wrinkle on it and I would like to change that with a different one.
This is the first time that I used my reflector and reflector holder. It might be ok if I was doing some artsy-fartsy (is that a word?) light drama modification but it appears that it doesn't work well with this type of portrait photography.
I was also looking for the "neck tie" feedback and if the red or yellow works best. Thanks again.
Hi Glenn,
First off, why such a slow speed ? D3s will sync to 1/250.
Did you do a lot of processing on these images ?
Not sure if the finging on your shoulders is from the "back light" or editing...
I think a fill light on the left would be more effective than a reflector and the color of your jacket wouldn't fade off.
Selfies are hard, I prefer the first where you don't have a forced smile
Cheers, Don
EDIT > Forgot to mention, you may want to consider using an octobox for the main light for a better "catch light". Try moving it in as close as you can without it being in the frame.
Your posture is good, no neck wrinkles
And the angle of your body to the camera is good.
Excellent feedback Don. I normally use 1/160 for strobes and I think I'll stick with that next time.
Some of the lessons learned: use two light system instead of reflector. Shave before the shoot or don't do it in the evening. Minimizes the necessary in doing spot healing. Use the octobox or the 22 inch beauty dish to have a more flattering catch light. Use an external monitor via HDMI for larger and easier viewing of the jpg images on the monitor.
Some good practices that paid off: Use a lint remover prior to the photo shoot. Iron the neckties. Keep the arm straight in order to minimize wrinkles around the jacket. Keep your head tilted up. Keep the body at 45 degrees from the camera. An assistant would be nice but since I was doing this all by myself, a tripod and remote control are a must have.
You are a good lookin' guy, Glenn!
Thanks Hark.
I'll choose a different long sleeve shirt next time. Good point.
Thanks Mai. All great points and I'll try to revisit this again next time.
This will only make it easier should I get asked to do this type of job for a company or corporate. Thank you again for your feedback. I really appreciate it.
Thank you. I appreciate it. It's always nice to get feedback in order to improve from the flaws that we failed to notice on our first try.
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