JCviggen Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 (edited) A Russian model earning a couple million a year (but actually a very nice person) on stage and after the interview on a stupid hotel balcony First one is a bit freaky colours the laptop screen isnt very good but didnt want to mess with it now Luis Figo during an interview in a dark hotel (was about IWC launching a new model hence the watch) And some Russian singer getting her hair done (took nearly 5 hours ) Edited September 19, 2010 by JCviggen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdizzle Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 You're a lucky man to have such amazing subjects, but the on camera flash is just totally killing it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCviggen Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 (edited) Hey the last one wasn't (I dont remember exactly but I believe the front is 90% daylight and the background was my 580 set up 90 degrees to the right) Truth be told for most interviews there isn't much time nor does it matter much for the printing, its not a photo shoot its merely a documentation of the interview. If you can see who it is and have a semi pleasing background then you've done your job. Its not going to get framed And there's always photoshop if necessary. There is typically maximum 15 to 20 mins to get a few shots at various angles and equipment is kept to a minimum. Edited September 19, 2010 by JCviggen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdizzle Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 I can't say I agree w/ that mindset, but if it works for you.. I couldn't recommend a Lumiquest EZYBox more for you, it'd be the perfect setup for you, small, quick, and easy w/ beautiful light. You're name is being published w/ these photos, I'd be rocking them out every chance I get. Just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 (edited) Some photos from a week ago. Excuse the JPEG compression, flickr over-does it for most. Some overall desaturation on the photos and levels on the others. No selective desaturation or any of that, just some quick work in Lightroom. San Francisco's Southern waterfront ship yards. Pier 7 Accidental shot Edited September 19, 2010 by Serge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 the colors in this shot are absolutely ridiculous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCviggen Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 I can't say I agree w/ that mindset, but if it works for you.. I couldn't recommend a Lumiquest EZYBox more for you, it'd be the perfect setup for you, small, quick, and easy w/ beautiful light. You're name is being published w/ these photos, I'd be rocking them out every chance I get. Just saying. Of course you're right, i must've been exaggerating. Obviously you never know what you get and you just have to go with it trying to make the best of the situation. I had a small softbox which also got stolen but I wasnt very happy with the light it produced perhaps I had the wrong one! The facial expression and body language is what matters in a typically rushed interview shoot, that the light could be softer one could hardly tell by the time its printed (on paper that is frustratingly not 100% white) and is especially unnoticable to non-photograpers. Nearly every fellow press photographer I meet is just going with on camera flash and a bouncer or white card. Obviously its not an ideal light setup but it is the most practically viable. When customers and subject are happy I cant complain, still learning a lot every opportunity I get after all I have only had a DSLR since february lol As I remember the Figo shots i could bounce the flash of a wall and ceiling which is already a luxury (though he was sweaty), the stage shot was stage lights only no flash possible nor allowed so it was take it or leave it (was being filmed) With the model posing for example the background was so light (was in Malta right near the beach) that the only way to get enough light on her was to fire my 580ex2 straight at her with the bouncer removed at nearly full power (1/1 -0.7 IIRC). If one could choose you'd shoot somewhere else but thats rarely an option. I actually sold some of those pictures twice because the inviting company liked a couple for their own use. For the last shoot I went with a wireless transmitter to the flash and that was pretty interesting though I think I'll take an extra flash next time because 1 doesnt cut it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Couple of shots from yesterday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaitz Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 Looks like pretty good lighting the first. That second flower would be great I think with some better lighting and black and white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 Thanks! The lighting was very good; overcast sky on a bright sunny day. The second shot would have been ideal for me if the background were darker, beyond that I'm pretty happy with it. I think the first one needs a different crop, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaitz Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 (edited) Looks a lot better on my home monitor vs work. I think with some quick editing the second shot really pops. Edited September 24, 2010 by Zaitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookforjoe Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 ^ Nice! Like the ominous smokestacks! Snapshots from Utah... Wife taking pic of me taking pic of Joe Pic of Joe - harder for me to get down low since I broke my leg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lengendsecko87 Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 What part of Utah was that? Were you just there? I'm there currently for School. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 What part of Utah was that? Were you just there? I'm there currently for School. It looks like Bryce Canyon. My sister moved to SLC and has been taking lots of trips to the national parks. I can't wait to visit; looks like a beautiful place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaitz Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 (edited) Potato falls. More to come hopefully. Went for a chiaroscuro edit with this b&w. Edited September 28, 2010 by Zaitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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