Archive 2007 · Alternative Family Portrait
p.1 #1Alternative Family Portrait
The clouds were just perfect today.
http://melaniemansfield.com/fm/mcknight_web.jpg
http://melaniemansfield.com/fm/mcknight_web.jpg
Oct 03, 2007 at 06:29 PM
p.1 #2Alternative Family Portrait
They look pretty suburban cookie-cutter to me. Nothing alternative about them.
Much better exposure than I ever would've gotten, but maybe a *bit* too much sky? The sun outshines the subjects. haha.
Much better exposure than I ever would've gotten, but maybe a *bit* too much sky? The sun outshines the subjects. haha.
Oct 03, 2007 at 06:31 PM
p.1 #3Alternative Family Portrait
Well, the alternative part was how small they were compared to the whole image.
This is actually the shot I want for my own family... if we can accompish it! I love the idea of a family portrait being about more than the family. But at the same time, it's not so UN-family that you can't see faces and such.
This is actually the shot I want for my own family... if we can accompish it! I love the idea of a family portrait being about more than the family. But at the same time, it's not so UN-family that you can't see faces and such.
Oct 03, 2007 at 06:34 PM
p.1 #4Alternative Family Portrait
This one deserves to be printed LARGE since the family is so small in the frame. I love the shot and idea. Great balancing of flash. I'd like to see it rotated to the right a bit.
Oct 03, 2007 at 06:35 PM
p.1 #5Alternative Family Portrait
south wrote:
This one deserves to be printed LARGE since the family is so small in the frame. I love the shot and idea. Great balancing of flash. I'd like to see it rotated to the right a bit.
Ahhh, yes... they're sitting on a hill. Easy enough to fix! Thanks for the eye!
When we do this for our own family, it'll be a 40x60 over the fireplace.
This one deserves to be printed LARGE since the family is so small in the frame. I love the shot and idea. Great balancing of flash. I'd like to see it rotated to the right a bit.
Ahhh, yes... they're sitting on a hill. Easy enough to fix! Thanks for the eye!
When we do this for our own family, it'll be a 40x60 over the fireplace.
Oct 03, 2007 at 06:43 PM
p.1 #6Alternative Family Portrait
Love it Melanie! Spot on lighting/exposure balance!
Oct 03, 2007 at 06:44 PM
p.1 #7Alternative Family Portrait
Evan Baines wrote:
Love it Melanie! Spot on lighting/exposure balance!
THANK YOU!!!!
Love it Melanie! Spot on lighting/exposure balance!
THANK YOU!!!!
Oct 03, 2007 at 06:45 PM
p.1 #8Alternative Family Portrait
Hi Melanie,
this is a great shot and I like these environmental portraits which includes the Earth. It has good balance and it shows off your creativity. However for me I would like to see just a little bit more foreground to help lead your eye in. Oh but don't get me wrong for it is a wonderful shot, I just have a slight sense of claustrophobia when look at since the group is so close to the bottom of the frame. I think the idea of havering the kids wear plaid and the parents wear white was a good choice and a great sense of attention to detail.
-T
this is a great shot and I like these environmental portraits which includes the Earth. It has good balance and it shows off your creativity. However for me I would like to see just a little bit more foreground to help lead your eye in. Oh but don't get me wrong for it is a wonderful shot, I just have a slight sense of claustrophobia when look at since the group is so close to the bottom of the frame. I think the idea of havering the kids wear plaid and the parents wear white was a good choice and a great sense of attention to detail.
-T
Oct 03, 2007 at 08:34 PM
p.1 #9Alternative Family Portrait
Very special.. Love the concept.... Congratulations
Oct 03, 2007 at 08:50 PM
p.1 #10Alternative Family Portrait
Todd wrote:
Hi Melanie,
this is a great shot and I like these environmental portraits which includes the Earth. It has good balance and it shows off your creativity. However for me I would like to see just a little bit more foreground to help lead your eye in. Oh but don't get me wrong for it is a wonderful shot, I just have a slight sense of claustrophobia when look at since the group is so close to the bottom of the frame. I think the idea of havering the kids wear plaid and the parents wear white was a good...Show more →
Thanks, Todd. You're right, this is a VERY tightly framed image. I wish I had a wider lens (or the ability to back up). I was precariously near the bottom of a hill/ledge and my next step back would have made me too far down (it was a drop-off). If we'd had a wider lens I could have pleased us both! Alas. *sigh*
Hi Melanie,
this is a great shot and I like these environmental portraits which includes the Earth. It has good balance and it shows off your creativity. However for me I would like to see just a little bit more foreground to help lead your eye in. Oh but don't get me wrong for it is a wonderful shot, I just have a slight sense of claustrophobia when look at since the group is so close to the bottom of the frame. I think the idea of havering the kids wear plaid and the parents wear white was a good...Show more →
Thanks, Todd. You're right, this is a VERY tightly framed image. I wish I had a wider lens (or the ability to back up). I was precariously near the bottom of a hill/ledge and my next step back would have made me too far down (it was a drop-off). If we'd had a wider lens I could have pleased us both! Alas. *sigh*
Oct 03, 2007 at 08:56 PM
p.1 #11Alternative Family Portrait
I WANT to like this shot. I think maybe the sun just totally steals the show and my eye just can't stay on their faces. Or maybe it's the feeling that I need to put some glasses on. I've looked at it about five times now, so it MUST be art. I find cropping about 2/3's of the sun out helps my eye focus on their faces. But then is the "art" lost?
Cool shot, what size strobe did you blast at them to fight the sun?
Cool shot, what size strobe did you blast at them to fight the sun?
Oct 03, 2007 at 09:00 PM
p.1 #12Alternative Family Portrait
unblinkable wrote:
this is a great shot and I like these environmental portraits which includes the Earth. It has good balance and it shows off your creativity. However for me I would like to see just a little bit more foreground to help lead your eye in. Oh but don't get me wrong for it is a wonderful shot, I just have a slight sense of claustrophobia when look at since the group is so close to the bottom of the frame. I think the idea of havering the kids wear plaid and the parents wear white was a good choice and a great sense of attention to detail.
-TThanks, Todd. You're right, this is a VERY tightly framed image. I wish I had a wider lens (or the ability to back up). I was precariously near the bottom of a hill/ledge and my next step back would have made me too far down (it was a drop-off). If we'd had a wider lens I could have pleased us both! Alas. *sigh*
I see now, it totally helps to know your situation and position when the photo was taken. One thing might help, put the image in a black frame, I think it will take the illusion of a close / tight foreground away. My eye is quickly drawn to the white frame. Glad you did not fall and hurt thine self!
-T
Todd wrote
Hi Melanie,this is a great shot and I like these environmental portraits which includes the Earth. It has good balance and it shows off your creativity. However for me I would like to see just a little bit more foreground to help lead your eye in. Oh but don't get me wrong for it is a wonderful shot, I just have a slight sense of claustrophobia when look at since the group is so close to the bottom of the frame. I think the idea of havering the kids wear plaid and the parents wear white was a good choice and a great sense of attention to detail.
-T
I see now, it totally helps to know your situation and position when the photo was taken. One thing might help, put the image in a black frame, I think it will take the illusion of a close / tight foreground away. My eye is quickly drawn to the white frame. Glad you did not fall and hurt thine self!
-T
Oct 03, 2007 at 09:22 PM
p.1 #13Alternative Family Portrait
tell wrote:
I WANT to like this shot. I think maybe the sun just totally steals the show and my eye just can't stay on their faces. Or maybe it's the feeling that I need to put some glasses on. I've looked at it about five times now, so it MUST be art. I find cropping about 2/3's of the sun out helps my eye focus on their faces. But then is the "art" lost?
Cool shot, what size strobe did you blast at them to fight the sun?
Haha! It's okay if you don't like it!
There are others from the shoot that didn't include the sun.
http://melaniemansfield.com/gallery/mcknight
Maybe some of those will be better on your eyes!
I WANT to like this shot. I think maybe the sun just totally steals the show and my eye just can't stay on their faces. Or maybe it's the feeling that I need to put some glasses on. I've looked at it about five times now, so it MUST be art. I find cropping about 2/3's of the sun out helps my eye focus on their faces. But then is the "art" lost?
Cool shot, what size strobe did you blast at them to fight the sun?
Haha! It's okay if you don't like it!
There are others from the shoot that didn't include the sun.
http://melaniemansfield.com/gallery/mcknight
Maybe some of those will be better on your eyes!
Oct 03, 2007 at 10:15 PM
p.1 #14Alternative Family Portrait
Very different/creative. I really like it a lot. However, as someone else pointed out, the sun really takes all the attention in the photo. I just saw that you posted a link to some shots without the sun. I'm going to go check them out right now. Sun or no sun, it's still a great shot. Thanks for sharing.
Robert.
Robert.
Oct 03, 2007 at 10:28 PM
p.1 #15Alternative Family Portrait
i'm on the fence on this one-i like the concept, but not sure if i think it benefits the family-still, excellent lighting and control of flare-plus, i really appreciate your interest in creativity and stepping outside the box with some of your shots-gotta respect that
daniel
daniel
Oct 03, 2007 at 11:19 PM
p.1 #16Alternative Family Portrait
Hi Melanie,
I think its a great image, the exposure is perfect on the family and also on the sky.
Can you tell me what you lit the family with and also what your camera setting were for this shot (aperture,shutter,iso)?
Thanks
I think its a great image, the exposure is perfect on the family and also on the sky.
Can you tell me what you lit the family with and also what your camera setting were for this shot (aperture,shutter,iso)?
Thanks
Oct 04, 2007 at 12:57 AM
p.1 #17Alternative Family Portrait
DTALAMO wrote:
Hi Melanie,
I think its a great image, the exposure is perfect on the family and also on the sky.
Can you tell me what you lit the family with and also what your camera setting were for this shot (aperture,shutter,iso)?
Thanks
Thanks!
First, we metered the 5D to the sky. Our shutter speed was around 200 and the aperture was 16... ISO was 50. We lit the family with our 580 EX II (using a warming gel) from just to my left.
Hi Melanie,
I think its a great image, the exposure is perfect on the family and also on the sky.
Can you tell me what you lit the family with and also what your camera setting were for this shot (aperture,shutter,iso)?
Thanks
Thanks!
First, we metered the 5D to the sky. Our shutter speed was around 200 and the aperture was 16... ISO was 50. We lit the family with our 580 EX II (using a warming gel) from just to my left.
Oct 04, 2007 at 07:36 AM
p.1 #18Alternative Family Portrait
good for personal use but don't really know if it is saleable.
Oct 04, 2007 at 04:07 PM
p.1 #19Alternative Family Portrait
Francis Farmer wrote:
good for personal use but don't really know if it is saleable.
Judging by the people I have asking for the look, it is here!
good for personal use but don't really know if it is saleable.
Judging by the people I have asking for the look, it is here!
Oct 04, 2007 at 04:28 PM