Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:53 am Post subject: Model #2
Well, today I had my second session with a model. Oh, my- it went soooo much better than last time. I was more relaxed, she was more relaxed, and I remembered the music, which helped. Also, I got to use my new garage/studio, new background system, and new light, so it was a better situation overall. One thing which really helped was I practiced a LOT with the lighting beforehand with my daughter, and so I had that down. I also had a detailed shot list written out, and all my props right there ready to go. Basically, it was just more thought through and organized, so I really didn't have to do too much creative thinking while she was there, I was able to just focus on the model, which made her feel more comfortable.
Here's a few of the shots I have edited so far. Let me know what you think, and especially if you can tell a difference between these and my first model shoot.
_________________ Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought. - Albert Gyorgyi
Definitely a great difference, she looks more relaxed and enjoying herself.
She must love that last one in the rocker. _________________ -----------------------------------------------------
*note to self.. must back to doing more exercise..
great shots blue - lighting looks great! _________________ There is nothing in life that cannot be improved with either monkeys, pirates or ninjas NPU Member
jonh- thanks for that about the lighting. I have really been struggling with studio lighting, so this is really the first shoot I was actually happy with it. Took a lot to get to this point, and it is gratifying to finally get a handle on it (somewhat).
Keith- believe it or not, that's the real deal. I have a white muslin backdrop about 6 ft behind her, and a dedicated strobe aimed at it, with a flag to keep the light off the model. I didn't even have to adjust the exposure on these at all, which is honestly a first for me. I did have to photoshop the shadows under the chair, though, because you could see ripples in the fabric under it. That is one thing about my backdrop that I don't like, and I'm not sure the best way to make it more of a seamless effect without an hour in CS2. (I have 200 images to process, so I really need to fix that IRL) I think I should have gone for paper. _________________ Discovery consists of seeing what everybody has seen and thinking what nobody has thought. - Albert Gyorgyi
Well done, that crucial 6' makes all the difference, the best I can make is 4' and it is just not enough.
I have a paper backdrop, I have no idea what the paper rolls cost over there, but here they're $100 a roll and they don't last long because of scuff marks and heels. I'm looking to get some kind of solid board for the floor and just overlap it a bit with the paper.
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Also, I got to use my new garage/studio, new background system, and new light, so it was a better situation overall. One thing which really helped was I practiced a LOT with the lighting beforehand with my daughter, and so I had that down. I also had a detailed shot list written out, and all my props right there ready to go. Basically, it was just more thought through and organized, so I really didn't have to do too much creative thinking while she was there, I was able to just focus on the model, which made her feel more comfortable.
