Basement Selfies 7/26
p.2 #1Basement Selfies 7/26
I too love that ethereal look. It’s why I got the lens. You’re right, sometimes it’s the wrong choice but often hs such a cool dreamy look.
I ran into a downside shooting 2 ppl together and realized oh duh Rich, they both need to be in focus.
But portraits it’s cool on.
I could see there being a time to close way down for fashion too. Then you need to show the whole outfit.
DanielScott wrote:
I for one am a big fan of shallow depth of field, even in-studio. I have a big appreciation for breaking away from the rules and I think you did it well. Perhaps it wasn't the best choice for all of these shots (though I think it worked really well for the second shot), but I would still love to see you experiment with this, just perhaps in situations where the face is the only thing that needs to be in sharp focus, or when that shallow depth of field helps convey a message, story, or intent. For example I...Show more →
I ran into a downside shooting 2 ppl together and realized oh duh Rich, they both need to be in focus.
But portraits it’s cool on.
I could see there being a time to close way down for fashion too. Then you need to show the whole outfit.
DanielScott wrote:
I for one am a big fan of shallow depth of field, even in-studio. I have a big appreciation for breaking away from the rules and I think you did it well. Perhaps it wasn't the best choice for all of these shots (though I think it worked really well for the second shot), but I would still love to see you experiment with this, just perhaps in situations where the face is the only thing that needs to be in sharp focus, or when that shallow depth of field helps convey a message, story, or intent. For example I...Show more →
Aug 01, 2026 at 07:49 PM
p.2 #2Basement Selfies 7/26
newyork wrote:
Z8
50 f/1.2S
F/1.2
Godox AD600Pro on constant
1 silver large reflector
window light
1 sinus infection
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55431650754_99e69ce712_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55430507492_21969e560a_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55431594808_bdb7b6ac58_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55431651099_4e6eaa208e_b.jpg
Pickin' but no grinnin' brother!
Glad these have your "gittar" in the frame!!!
Any gigs lately?
Well done Rich!
Dan
and the sinus infection was was an added "attraction".....
...nice humor!
Z8
50 f/1.2S
F/1.2
Godox AD600Pro on constant
1 silver large reflector
window light
1 sinus infection
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55431650754_99e69ce712_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55430507492_21969e560a_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55431594808_bdb7b6ac58_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55431651099_4e6eaa208e_b.jpg
Pickin' but no grinnin' brother!
Glad these have your "gittar" in the frame!!!
Any gigs lately?
Well done Rich!
Dan
and the sinus infection was was an added "attraction".....
...nice humor!Aug 02, 2026 at 10:04 AM
p.2 #3Basement Selfies 7/26
Those pics were to promote a show I just did Friday. Went pretty good. He asked me to come back every Friday. Plus I have a gig in a couple weeks on the 13th. That place asked me to do a Sunday as well.
Each show is decent money so….kids school and bday money, potential lens or guitar money too.
Danpbphoto wrote:
50 f/1.2S
F/1.2
Godox AD600Pro on constant
1 silver large reflector
window light
1 sinus infection
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55431650754_99e69ce712_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55430507492_21969e560a_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55431594808_bdb7b6ac58_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55431651099_4e6eaa208e_b.jpgPickin' but no grinnin' brother!
Glad these have your "gittar" in the frame!!!
Any gigs lately?
Well done Rich!
Dan
and the sinus infection was was an added "attraction"........nice humor!
Each show is decent money so….kids school and bday money, potential lens or guitar money too.
Danpbphoto wrote:
newyork wrote
Z850 f/1.2S
F/1.2
Godox AD600Pro on constant
1 silver large reflector
window light
1 sinus infection
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55431650754_99e69ce712_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55430507492_21969e560a_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55431594808_bdb7b6ac58_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55431651099_4e6eaa208e_b.jpg
Glad these have your "gittar" in the frame!!!
Any gigs lately?
Well done Rich!
Dan
and the sinus infection was was an added "attraction".....
...nice humor!Aug 02, 2026 at 11:57 AM