dmacmillan wrote:
For every item Perspective Warp "corrects", it introduces other distortions at least as troublesome. This is a photo of a pretty girl standing in front of her church, not a photo of a church with a girl standing in front.
To paraphrase the hammer analogy, "When you've got a new perspective correction software package, all buildings in photos need to be corrected."
NCAndy wrote:
I think all these are great with well blended use of flash. I understand exactly what you are talking about, working alone, and the issues with gear. If I have a willing parent I'll use their help to hold a monopod with a softbox or umbrella but most of the time I have to work it out myself. I've wrestled whether to add higher power lights to my kit but each time the easy and weight of speedlights wins out. Good job.
I have, on rare occasion, had a parent hold something -- but I just don't like doing that. If I really need an assistant, I should hire one. And I've thought about it a lot.
friscoron wrote:
I have, on rare occasion, had a parent hold something -- but I just don't like doing that. If I really need an assistant, I should hire one. And I've thought about it a lot.
Some parents actually like helping, though it's not something I expect at all. But if they offer, or seem to want to keep busy, I let them. But it has to be light duty, I'd never ask them to hold a B1 and softbox on a monopod for example.
friscoron wrote:
I have, on rare occasion, had a parent hold something -- but I just don't like doing that. If I really need an assistant, I should hire one. And I've thought about it a lot.
I agree with your philosophy. I found that presence of a parent would often inhibit the Senior. I discouraged parents entering the camera room during the studio shots for this reason. If I was photographing a young lady, I also made sure my receptionist was in the camera room if the door was shut.
My outdoor setup was fairly simple. I usually shot with a Mamiya RB67 and the 150mm soft focus lens. I had a Lumedyne 400 w/s head/pack connected via synch cord to the camera. I used a fairly small softbox. I'd use sunlight as rim light and the OCF as key light. Normally I was a one man band. A local high school had a career discovery course for a Semester and I volunteered for the program. If I had a student available, they would act as my assistant. I still communicate with a student I met through that program. She's now married and has a middle school aged son.
BTW, the piano photo and the last photo are my favs from the set.
NCAndy wrote:
Some parents actually like helping, though it's not something I expect at all. But if they offer, or seem to want to keep busy, I let them. But it has to be light duty, I'd never ask them to hold a B1 and softbox on a monopod for example.
I totally get you. The Mom is always asking me if they can help, especially carrying stuff. I carry my camera, a lens bag, and usually a lightstand with two Yongnuos. But my setup is built to be mobile with just me. I've often thought of building a setup using a dolly and that could hold two lightstands with Einsteins and a couple battery packs. I just like natural light too much. But you never know...
dmacmillan wrote:
I agree with your philosophy. I found that presence of a parent would often inhibit the Senior. I discouraged parents entering the camera room during the studio shots for this reason. If I was photographing a young lady, I also made sure my receptionist was in the camera room if the door was shut.
My outdoor setup was fairly simple. I usually shot with a Mamiya RB67 and the 150mm soft focus lens. I had a Lumedyne 400 w/s head/pack connected via synch cord to the camera. I used a fairly small softbox. I'd use sunlight as rim light and the OCF as key light. Normally I was a one man band. A local high school had a career discovery course for a Semester and I volunteered for the program. If I had a student available, they would act as my assistant. I still communicate with a student I met through that program. She's now married and has a middle school aged son.
BTW, the piano photo and the last photo are my favs from the set....Show more →
The days of the synch cord. I totally remember that.
rntbot wrote:
I loved the entire set. I love the mix of colors, and they way you presented her to us. I'm a big fan, and as always, thanks for sharing.
