These are some great shots. I really like the dramatic lighting in 1, 2, and 7. It works very well with the model's complexion, clothes and pose.
Do you chose to only compose your shots with the camera frame, and not crop in PP? I only ask because of #7. From looking at it I think the composition would be unachievable without leaving the dead space...but one could tighten it up in PP if they desired.
Mind, the above is my curiosity and not a critique. As a beginner I find it beneficial to know the reasons behind professionals choices in composition, lighting, and technique.
Always different - yet the same, hard to explain.
Your style manges both - not an easy task but a sing of skill.
You colors capture the eyes, the detail is so sharp.
I am thankful you let me view such artistic and skillful work.
The system I use mostly in the studio is a Mamiya RZ67ProII with a Leaf Aptus digital back, I don't know which video you mean but I don't think the RZ is in any videos yet. I did do a beta test for the AFi-II a few months ago (before photokina were it was introduced) so I think the camera on that video is the AFi.
It could also be the 645AFD/III (Mamiya) a more DSLR like solution.
On cropping etc.
I always try (and teach) to do everything in the camera.
Meaning crops/composition, light, dynamic range etc. etc.
And of course a good MUA.
In the end it's the idea to do as little as possible in post, time is money
Normally what I do in photoshop is play with colors and sometimes some D&B.
For the skin I rely alot on the MUA and the skin of the model and will (depending on the session) do some photoshop work.
With Corine this is often limited to healing away a few imperfections and soften some lines for example in the screaming shot.
But the skin detail is 100% there, however due to the conversion from a huge file to internet alot of that is lost, often rendering a more mannequin skin than the real shot is, that's why I sometimes also post 100% crops when there is a question about it
I think the most important thing is that you control everything before you press the shutter, it's often a second work to change something on set against a minute or much longer in photoshop.
Or in other words SLOW down instead SPEED up, think about every shot.
J.A.F. Doorhof wrote:
Hi,
Why post ?
Simple because I still LOVE my work and also love to share.
It's that simple.
Everyone will learn from remarks made, sometimes it's the preference on a forum that is different than my own and that helps in selecting shots when it counts.
Forums are I think nowadays a very powerful tool in improving, WHATEVER level you shoot at.
Well Said Frank - and we DO appreciate it. There's nothing more powerful to those that wish to learn than to see the work of a master face the same critique that the rest of us face... and YES, I do see you as a Master Frank. I know also that, no matter how evolved my work becomes, or no matter how definitive my style becomes, that there is ALWAYS room for improvement. This community is excellent for both learning, and for teaching. And I've realized that the best and most dedicated photographers that have learned from a community will also give back to it when they see the opportunity to do so. My greatest hope for my own evolution is to be able to give back when I see others that can benefit from my experiences and education along the way.
As for the photos... What else can be said? Frank, these are beautiful and I always love to look at your posts. You are a true artist with your light and color selections, and your work is always top tier. And this model is absolutely stunning! Another beautiful set!
Simply amazing, LOVE LOVE all of them and the PP and lighting is incredible.
Would love to know the lighting for the portraits, if possible. Thank You.
As mentioned before, processing is very minimal.
Corine has a very clean skin and we use a very good MUA and very soft light placed close to the model.
