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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Senior photo shoot


Hey gang,

It's been a while and I will say what I always say when I show up after a long absence... I miss being on here and sharing photos and ideas with everyone. I see lots of good stuff being posted; much of it by members I'm not acquainted with. Good to see fresh faces!

So I did a shoot this past weekend, something I'm not doing a lot of these days, and I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorites.

These were all shot with 70-200 2.8L MKII, mostly wide open, some with a 550 EX on a stick with umbrella held by my lovely assistant. It was the last 90 minutes of daylight on a bright cloudless day. We hid out in the shadows and I tried not to overpower with my OCF, but I fear it is a bit much in a few of them. One thing I try to avoid is a background brighter than my subject, but on some of these, I was pretty pleased with myself for breaking that 'rule.'

Comments, critiques, complaints - it's all ok by me.

Meet Matthew - great young man with lots of poise and class:

1
http://edinkc.smugmug.com/Proofing-Galleries/Matthew/i-VRLNgsH/0/L/IMG_2488a-L.jpg

2
http://edinkc.smugmug.com/Proofing-Galleries/Matthew/i-R9KJZmV/0/L/IMG_2471a-bw-L.jpg

3
http://edinkc.smugmug.com/Proofing-Galleries/Matthew/i-cdxzdgQ/0/L/IMG_2465-a-L.jpg

4 - Here's my flamethrower invitation - go ahead and let me have it, but I just couldn't resist a little flare that evening

http://edinkc.smugmug.com/Proofing-Galleries/Matthew/i-8hCWWMK/0/L/IMG_2505a-L.jpg

5
http://edinkc.smugmug.com/Proofing-Galleries/Matthew/i-cX9ZJgb/0/L/IMG_2524a-L.jpg

6 And we all know that seniors are aborists at heart...

http://edinkc.smugmug.com/Proofing-Galleries/Matthew/i-s9JX9JG/0/L/IMG_2500a-L.jpg

7
http://edinkc.smugmug.com/Proofing-Galleries/Matthew/i-QmvGrt7/0/L/IMG_2511a-L.jpg

8 He is heavily involved in local youth soccer programs so he wanted to sport the jacket

http://edinkc.smugmug.com/Proofing-Galleries/Matthew/i-QZSTjnx/0/L/IMG_2541a-L.jpg

9
http://edinkc.smugmug.com/Proofing-Galleries/Matthew/i-QC2GNJ3/0/L/IMG_2574a-L.jpg

10
http://edinkc.smugmug.com/Proofing-Galleries/Matthew/i-zTkNDTN/0/L/IMG_2582a-L.jpg

11 I'm not normally a fan of the look off into the distance portrait, but I liked this one. There was a group of about 15 girls getting their photos taken about 30 yards over that way so I gave him a chance to peek

http://edinkc.smugmug.com/Proofing-Galleries/Matthew/i-bfkqrKV/0/L/IMG_2584a-L.jpg

12
http://edinkc.smugmug.com/Proofing-Galleries/Matthew/i-BFHX89S/0/L/IMG_2561b-L.jpg

13
http://edinkc.smugmug.com/Proofing-Galleries/Matthew/i-7h54CMC/0/L/IMG_2590b-L.jpg

Thanks for the look!

Ed



Sep 16, 2014 at 02:03 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Senior photo shoot


Great set of images! I think you did a stellar job with the light balance and the 70-200 wide open didn't hurt a bit.

I actually like #4 a lot!



Sep 16, 2014 at 02:15 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Senior photo shoot


I like number 4. Good set, I think a bit more variety (which maybe just isn't shown here) may be nice.


Sep 16, 2014 at 03:12 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Senior photo shoot


Thanks guys - I appreciate the feedback!

Glad you both like #4, I think it's one of my faves from the shoot.

Clayton - looking at what I posted I guess you are right that I didn't select a huge variety; but I gave them 40 images in the proofing gallery so there is much more than you see here.

Ed



Sep 16, 2014 at 05:22 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Senior photo shoot


Ed, great to see you shooting and back on here!

Really nice shots here! I'm sure they're extremely pleased with these! My suggestion is to either stand farther back, or switch to a wider lens and get more environmental portraits (full body with additional space) to go with these medium closeups. If you scroll through these, you'll see they look a lot the same due to the way they're cropped at his waist, or there abouts. I'm thinking that's what Clayton might have meant by his suggestion of more variety. Regardless, great set! Thanks for sharing!



Sep 16, 2014 at 09:45 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Senior photo shoot


Great set indeed and good to have you back.

I see your point about backgrounds being brighter than the subject. It's something I notice when I view a photo.

The way you cropped/composed the last shot is unique, but I'm not sure it's what I'd do.

Edited on Sep 17, 2014 at 12:26 AM · View previous versions



Sep 17, 2014 at 12:17 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Senior photo shoot


This is certainly one of the better senior shoots I have seen. Your lighting balance is very well done -- I don't "really see the flash". It is also interesting that the subject actually has a good range of expression ... that is nice to see in such a young man.


Sep 17, 2014 at 12:23 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Senior photo shoot


Ron - as always I appreciate your supportive comments. It is true I was stuck a little in my mid-body level or closer framing. I tend to do that because I just love to be able to get into the subject's eyes when viewing photos. I did get a few in the shoot, but I really should work on getting more full body shots. Thanks!

Jim - Thanks for looking and commenting. I hope all is well with you. Re: the last shot, yes, it's a little awkward to me too. I have a few shots of him sitting there, none of which was I thrilled with the posing. Here is the original view of that shot:
http://edinkc.smugmug.com/Proofing-Galleries/Matthew/i-cdp5gBt/0/L/IMG_2590a-L.jpg

Tony - thanks very much for the feedback and compliments on the shoot. I do try hard to get the guys to give some expression. He wasn't easy to break off of the serious guy stare or not get a mechanical smile out of. I find girls quite a lot easier to shoot in that respect. But overall, I was pretty happy. I feel that is as big a challenge as any other aspect of a senior photo shoot - getting them comfortable and natural. When there is good chemistry between me and the subject at the shoot, it seems really easy, but that chemistry may not be there naturally and you have a very short time to make it happen.

Ed




Sep 17, 2014 at 10:58 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Senior photo shoot


nice set


Sep 19, 2014 at 05:58 AM





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