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Kids' studio shots, need opinions please

Discussion in 'People' started by Steve S, Apr 18, 2005.

  1. Steve S

    Steve S

    4,741
    Feb 1, 2005
    SE Florida
    Shot yesterday for the neighbors in exchange for some expert "puppy proofing" by the handyman dad.

    Would like some opinions on the poses, and whatever else youlike to comment on. I'd esp like you opinions on Abby's Bike pose.

    btw, this is my 1st portrait session with my D2X, and I have to say I love how it renders the skintones! Awesome camera!

    original.

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    EXIF for all:

    ©2005 SRS Photo

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    Nikon D2X

    Focal Length: 60mm

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    Color Mode: Mode I (sRGB)

    Long Exposure NR: Off

    High ISO NR: Off

    2005/04/17 09:48:06.4

    Exposure Mode: Manual

    White Balance: Flash -3

    Tone Comp.: Less Contrast

    RAW (12-bit)

    Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern

    AF Mode: AF-S

    Hue Adjustment: +3°

    Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)

    1/250 sec - F/4.5

    Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached

    Saturation: Normal

    Exposure Comp.: 0 EV

    Sharpening: Normal

    Lens: 28-70mm F/2.8 D

    Sensitivity: ISO 100

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    [#End of Shooting Data Section]
     
    Steve S, Apr 18, 2005
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  2. Clivegriff

    Clivegriff

    1,089
    Feb 20, 2005
    Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
    These are great.

    If they were of my grandson I'd make sure the WHOLE family got framed copies.

    The only issue I have is with the red in the car. The blue looks rich and vibrant but the red looks a little "washed out".
     
    Clivegriff, Apr 18, 2005
    #2
  3. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Curious as to why the faces are shadowed on the right sides of children. Is that the way it should be.

    Great images. The parents will be thrilled.
     
    Gale, Apr 18, 2005
    #3
  4. mrdinh

    mrdinh

    172
    Mar 8, 2005
    North Dakota
    steve, looks great...i think kids around that age...a pose is not necessary...being natural and doing something ie. riding a toy car...thats the best pose!!...maybe when they get a little older and have a good attention span then try some poses

    just my 2cents
     
    mrdinh, Apr 18, 2005
    #4
  5. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    30,454
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Very nice Steve, I especially like #2 and #3. For image #1 I think you had too much DOF and the image would have been improved if the background were slightly out of focus. I think you handled the lighting well and assume you used your main light to camera right but was wondering what you used to give some fill for the shadow side of the face? Also, what was the ratio main to fill.
     
    greyflash, Apr 18, 2005
    #5
  6. F15Todd

    F15Todd

    1,483
    Feb 1, 2005
    Tennessee
    Steve, I really like the second picture, but like Gale pointed out, you
    might want to change the ratio on the lights and bring out the right side of
    the faces a little more. That being said, they are all tons better then what
    I could do. :?
     
    F15Todd, Apr 18, 2005
    #6
  7. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

    2,495
    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    Great shots Steve of some very beautiful children!! :D :D :D Their eyes are sooooo blue!! :D :D :D
     
    PhotoDawg, Apr 18, 2005
    #7
  8. Chris101

    Chris101

    34,611
    Feb 2, 2005
    Arizona
    I love that set Steve - the use of the props shows your genius!
     
    Chris101, Apr 18, 2005
    #8
  9. Steve S

    Steve S

    4,741
    Feb 1, 2005
    SE Florida
    Thnx everyone, the lighting explanation:

    I feel it's important to have at some shadow modeling on a subject's face, otherwise, it becomes too flat and less 3 dimensional. I used a large softbox for the main, and a white disk reflector for fill, but probably didn't position the reflector to be very effective, and could've placed the main a teensy bit higher & more towards the front. When there's a lot of ambient light in the room, like there was yesterday from the overhead garage door being opened, and the sun shining, I really struggle with my reflector placement. (I shoot in my detached garage). I did use the Shadow/Highlight recovery tool in PS/CS, at less than 10%, but could hit it again with a little more to even it out before printing. I don't used any kind of light meter. It's all trial and error. Plus, they were moving in and out, all around, and I had to shoot fast, since they're attention span is very short. We'll see what the parents say about the proofs.
     
    Steve S, Apr 18, 2005
    #9
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