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roleychiu wrote:
It would be so difficult for me to let go of my shots to another person at this stage of my development. I see my shots in their final phase in my head before taking them. It would hurt so much to see someone change it.

Although my lack of experience probably shows here. I'm sure the huge production houses must have crazy talent...

Maybe i need a mentor.

I completely understand your preference to keep all images you create under your control, which is totally natural for most of us. Fact is though, a lot of photographers are not that great in post production (I'm one of the worst) and we must rely on people more skilled than ourselves to dig the the shots we all see in our heads, out of the digital files we've made. As did (do) the great photographers I've already mentioned above. The changes made are still under one's own direction : they just do things that we are unable to. It doesn't 'hurt' at all !

.. except maybe one's hip-pocket.

I don't think you need a mentor - I think you're work is looking just fine as it is! Have you been formally trained though? How did you learn to pose your models so well?

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Jun 29, 2004 at 06:49 AM

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Roley !!! Man you're real good.

Your photos are really wonderful.

What body/lenses...setup do you use ?

Aloha

Charles

Hhaha.. in this place, i'd probably get laughed at for my ghetto equipment :P

all my shots on my website are with a d30.

Beautiful shots indeed, it's not about the gear, it's about how you use it.....

Jun 29, 2004 at 06:49 AM

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Jun 29, 2004 at 06:55 AM

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Well done Roley!!

I am really impressed by the quality of your work. I curious as to your lighting setup. Looking at the catch light in Elena's eys, you have a single light as your main light source. Did you use a on-camera flash unit or off-camera strobe / lightbox. Given the cramp space you were shooting from, I suspect it was an attached unit. Job well done!

Jun 29, 2004 at 07:23 AM

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p.2 #5 · Is she Americas Next Top Model?

To add to the compliments you have been recieving - great work! Your site too is filled to the brim with excellent and very inspiring photographs!!!

E

Jun 29, 2004 at 07:38 AM

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p.2 #6 · Is she Americas Next Top Model?

Superb work and thanks for sharing the intimate details. You prove that vision, planning and organizing is key to achieve great results.

Jun 29, 2004 at 07:43 AM

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Wow! trully nice work!
Like it very much.
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Jun 29, 2004 at 07:46 AM

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You don't see a post like this every day. Thanks especially for sharing the details of your preparation for the shoot. Your work is top notch and I hope you continue to post frequently.

David

Jun 29, 2004 at 07:59 AM

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bravo bravo bravo your a natural talent!!!

Jun 29, 2004 at 08:04 AM

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This has to be some of the best shots i've seen on FM! The whole presentation is beautiful and professional. The shots themselves, of course, but also the beautiful models, the excelent make-up and the wonderful lighting. Looking through your website, you've definetly lived up to your influences as your shots would not look out of place in any of the magazines you say you have been influenced by.

Look forward to seeing a fellow Vancouverite in America's Next Top Model

Jun 29, 2004 at 08:17 AM

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Nice work Roley
Thanks for sharing your 'workflow'

... and a D30 is a good cam, butt i'll think you know that by know...

Hi wesley. Yeah the d30 really is a great camera. I maxed it's worth many times over. She's just a bit picky at times, but treat her right and she gives you many happy returns.

Jun 29, 2004 at 08:18 AM

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roleychiu wrote:
It would be so difficult for me to let go of my shots to another person at this stage of my development. I see my shots in their final phase in my head before taking them. It would hurt so much to see someone change it.

Although my lack of experience probably shows here. I'm sure the huge production houses must have crazy talent...

Maybe i need a mentor.

I completely understand your preference to keep all images you create under your control, which is totally natural for most of us. Fact is though, a lot of photographers are not that great in post production (I'm one of the worst) and we must rely on people more skilled than ourselves to dig the the shots we all see in our heads, out of the digital files we've made. As did (do) the great photographers I've already mentioned above. The changes made are still under one's own direction : they just do things that we are unable to. It doesn't 'hurt' at all !

.. except maybe one's hip-pocket.

I don't think you need a mentor - I think you're work is looking just fine as it is! Have you been formally trained though? How did you learn to pose your models so well?

best

jon

I'm self taught. I learned by reading a few tutorials online and applied what i learned i guess. But the real educational tools for me are Vogue and Maxim. Victoria Secret's website is also one of my instructors lol. I learn my style from Vogue, and learn my poses from maxim. my lighting I mimic from various sources. It sounds weird, but I also try some of the poses out myself before showing the model. It gives me insight into the shot. I don't know any other photogs that do this.. but it's a result of me only working with amateurs and non-models. mostly girls i meet online that want sexy pictures of themselves.

Jun 29, 2004 at 08:24 AM

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dragonview wrote:
Well done Roley!!

I am really impressed by the quality of your work. I curious as to your lighting setup. Looking at the catch light in Elena's eys, you have a single light as your main light source. Did you use a on-camera flash unit or off-camera strobe / lightbox. Given the cramp space you were shooting from, I suspect it was an attached unit. Job well done!

hhehe. i'm not sure which shot you're referring to, but i normally use 3 sources.

Jun 29, 2004 at 08:31 AM

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This has to be some of the best shots i've seen on FM! The whole presentation is beautiful and professional. The shots themselves, of course, but also the beautiful models, the excelent make-up and the wonderful lighting. Looking through your website, you've definetly lived up to your influences as your shots would not look out of place in any of the magazines you say you have been influenced by.

Look forward to seeing a fellow Vancouverite in America's Next Top Model

Wow thank you so much. This is one of the best compliments i've ever received! You motivate me to push harder to achieve more. thank you so much.

Jun 29, 2004 at 08:33 AM

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Excelent work Roley, this is realy top notch.

Phil

Jun 29, 2004 at 09:17 AM

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Hi Roley

Great shots and more great shots on your website. Would just like to know your lighting setup in your (home?) studio, and also what sort of lighting you use when doing outdoor shoots.

Are all the 'studio' shots in your house, or are some of them taken at the model's house?

Jun 29, 2004 at 10:39 AM

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low budget hobby photographer that shoots for fun

You are too modest. This is great work. Everything is right here, casting, cosmetics, fashion, accesoires, the model of course, direction and production, and your photography. If this is the kind of "standard" of your work and you are capable of doing this on a regular basis you should definitely start a professional career. Ask the model to be her personal photographer and both of you will have good prospects in the future. Keep posting this kind of work and share more of this with us!

Thanks,

Peter

Jun 29, 2004 at 10:48 AM

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Thank you so much for this post. The explenation of how the shot was setup was fantastic, as I often wonder about these things. Your work is great I hope to see more of it here, or in print some day.

Jun 29, 2004 at 11:22 AM

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Wow! Great images, and your step by step is incredibly detailed. Thank you so much for sharing!

I agree with, I think, EVERYTHING already said so won't repeat it. Your photography rocks - post more!

Jun 29, 2004 at 11:32 AM

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hiplip wrote:
Excelent work Roley, this is realy top notch.

Phil
Thanks so much Phil

Jun 29, 2004 at 11:36 AM

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kyeoh wrote:
Hi Roley

Great shots and more great shots on your website. Would just like to know your lighting setup in your (home?) studio, and also what sort of lighting you use when doing outdoor shoots.

Are all the 'studio' shots in your house, or are some of them taken at the model's house?

Hi kyeoh. thanks. I can't afford studios lol. yes, it's a home studio unfortunatley. I use a 1000W flood with softbox for soft light. and an occasional 500 or 750W V-light with reflector. Not the greatest stuff, but i make do as best i can. For outdoor I rely on natural light. never direct unless cloudy. Hope that helps?

Jun 29, 2004 at 11:39 AM

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Peter de Weerdt wrote:
low budget hobby photographer that shoots for fun

You are too modest. This is great work. Everything is right here, casting, cosmetics, fashion, accesoires, the model of course, direction and production, and your photography. If this is the kind of "standard" of your work and you are capable of doing this on a regular basis you should definitely start a professional career. Ask the model to be her personal photographer and both of you will have good prospects in the future. Keep posting this kind of work and share more of this with us!

Thanks,

Peter

Thanks Peter. I'd love to go pro, but I have absolutely zero clue how to break into this industry. Also, I think I look too young for people to take me seroiusly. probably why I don't get many opportunities?

I've been looking for photography positions, but nobody posts high fashion and commercial stuff. so for now, it remains a really expensive hobby.

Jun 29, 2004 at 11:43 AM

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FranchiseJuan wrote:
Thank you so much for this post. The explenation of how the shot was setup was fantastic, as I often wonder about these things. Your work is great I hope to see more of it here, or in print some day.

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I also have a few other 'behind the scenes' photos from a few of my past shoots too if you're interested.

Jun 29, 2004 at 11:44 AM

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Your work is inspiring Roley. Please don't be a stranger around here!

Jun 29, 2004 at 11:46 AM

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roleychiu wrote:
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I also have a few other 'behind the scenes' photos from a few of my past shoots too if you're interested.

Oh please share them. I am really just starting out, and I want to learn as much as I can. I don't really post much here because most of my coments would consist of "Great" or "Fantastic". So any help I can get would be fantastic.

Jun 29, 2004 at 11:56 AM


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