The *Official Photography Thread*

easy on the vignette. dont rely too much on thems.
try using rule of thirds. in most of your pics, the subject/s are smack dab in the middle.
how about some shots that are up close and personal? everything that has been shown are full body shots, the same, and seem posed. all of your subjects are facing forward. why not some candids?

technically, everything else is good(exposure, post processing).

crits, you asked for them. I gave them, just saying

edit: different perspectives would break up this set.

 

favorite..

 

Agreed. I wouldn't mind having the high res version as my BG on my computer.

 

Took this the other day. One is daytime the other is night obviously

 

Very nice Wes! What lens did you use and how much did you crop it?

 

Thanks man. Used my Sigma 70-200 f/2.8. Cropped at 100%

 

PM'd you.

 

So I broke down and made a Facebook for my photography today. Check it out.

 

Compositionally, I think you've done well. The graffiti is very cool-more in the background would be nice. Exposure wise, everything's good. While I'd also suggest the rule of thirds, that's a guideline and where you've broken it here, I think works. I like the depth of field in "Izzy & Evan".

Where I believe you could improve is by using some fill flash. Even gel'd back grounds. Primarily the fill flash to emphasize your subjects. Knock the ambient down a 1/2 stop and go to town.

 

thanks for your input.

this is more the critique I'm looking for. not what i did wrong. but what i can improve on. Thanks, Ian, i am going back soon with all my gear. i wasn't even planning on taking photos. i just had my camera and my 85mm and thats it! ha so i want to go back soon with my lights. very cool place to shoot.

 

if I'm honest i would prefer more crits on this shot.
mind you i was limited with lighting. i know that could be better.

Evan by Theyx, on Flickr

 

Lighting is the biggest problem I see. The next is processing. I think the technique you're using takes a lot away from the sharpness of Evan. With the DOF these have, you almost don't need too much in the way of processing. If I was was going to suggest anything it would be to mask Evan, boost the contrast a bit then sharpen. Invert the mask and lower the levels just a tiny bit.

 

Thats a really good idea. ill give that a shot.

 

i don't critique...

good shots though Jake...

is that a private warehouse? if you can do more work in that space with permission, there is a whole gamut of concepts you could come up with in there...

 

I think the available light for these shots spell out the mood, but it wouldnt hurt to have one or two speedlights on hand, remotely. Although, the shots posted did not need anymore lighting imo

I'm pretty noob status when it comes to post, so I have nothing to say regarding that.

 

Some think flash would be too much but the trick is creating a scene that's lit but not one that's glow-in-the-dark-nuked looking. With the right lighting, a scene can look natural. Of course, you might choose the look of a bare light as well.

 

from today


coronado bridge by Theyx, on Flickr

 

Hope that clears up so you can see some fireworks.

 

I need a tripod, hopefully I'll get some firework photos at the NASCAR race this weekend


Morning Glory by Blue Moon Originals, on Flickr

 

A few mandatory firework shots.


IMG_0928ps by Captures by Colin, on Flickr


IMG_0939 by Captures by Colin, on Flickr