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Group portrait with single on-camera flash

Discussion in 'People' started by Uncle Frank, Sep 5, 2005.

  1. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

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    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    I was taking test pictures of a potential wedding client this afternoon, and snapped a group photo of the bride-to-be, her mom, and grandma.

    48723166.

    Re technique, I positioned the subjects in open shade, metered the background, and then adjusted manual settings to underexpose the background by 1 f/stop. I illuminated the subjects with an on-camera flash, dialed back by -2/3 ev and softened by a Lumiquest softbox. My lens was The Beast (Nikon 28-70/2.8 ).

    Nothing better than getting mom and grandma on my side ;). I'm hoping this sample will land me the wedding.
     
    Uncle Frank, Sep 5, 2005
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  2. Chris101

    Chris101

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    Feb 2, 2005
    Arizona
    I was thinking just that Frank. Those glowing, smiling faces should do the trick! Great shot with nearly minimal equipment.

    I like the exposure setup, I saw this on another thread. I'll try the formula next time I have a dark background like that.
     
    Chris101, Sep 5, 2005
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  3. MontyDog

    MontyDog

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    Jan 30, 2005
    #1064 - You have an error in your SQL syntax;
     
    MontyDog, Sep 5, 2005
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  4. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

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    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    I described the way I meant to take the picture... and the way I remember taking the picture. Who are you going to believe, me or the EXIF data?

    Maybe my memory is faulty and I screwed up. Then, as my old man used to tell me, I suggest you do as I say, not as I do :tongue:.
     
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    Uncle Frank, Sep 5, 2005
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  5. MontyDog

    MontyDog

    20,435
    Jan 30, 2005
    #1064 - You have an error in your SQL syntax;
     
    MontyDog, Sep 5, 2005
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  6. Jim Strathearn

    Jim Strathearn

    5,274
    May 4, 2005
    Southeast PA, USA
    Very well balanced shot UF. I've been experimenting with flash a bit and am amazed at the results... I bet that wedding is in the bag for you!
     
    Jim Strathearn, Sep 6, 2005
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  7. sfoxjohn

    sfoxjohn

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    May 1, 2005
    Marlton, NJ
    Frank,

    Given how good the shot came out, maybe you should have said do as I did, not as I say
     
    sfoxjohn, Sep 8, 2005
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  8. Uncle Frank

    Uncle Frank

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    Jan 26, 2005
    San Jose, CA
    John, I've always said that I'd rather be lucky than good :Crunk:.
     
    Uncle Frank, Sep 8, 2005
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