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cblakey1
02-25-2010, 05:26 PM
Share your pics and all applicable tips, technicques here.

This pic was taken with a Sigma 24mm 1.8 lens at about 1 foot away, manual setting with the aperture wide open.

http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr187/cblakey1/IMG_1484.jpg

PowerPee
03-04-2010, 04:09 AM
http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/9433/img5994.jpg
Taken with a 100mm f2.8 lacro lens, using high key lighting.

BeerNutta
03-13-2010, 09:43 AM
Most of my photos has the flash details. Ive only been shooting for a year so I have no idea about high key lighting or anything fancy. But have a look if you are interested.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42992715@N06/

Paul

Lucidique
03-28-2010, 08:24 PM
Here is my collection of photography


http://www.darkabyssproductions.com/photo.html

Lucidique
03-28-2010, 08:25 PM
Most of my photos has the flash details. Ive only been shooting for a year so I have no idea about high key lighting or anything fancy. But have a look if you are interested.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42992715@N06/

Paul
Nice work... love the black and whites

BeerNutta
03-30-2010, 12:22 PM
Nice work... love the black and whites

Thanks.

polystoned
05-16-2010, 02:37 AM
Techniques for shooting statues:


Always use tripod.
Choose lowest ISO.
Absolutely no flash.
Use self-timer / remote.
Check white balance.
Watch the background.


http://i44.tinypic.com/2gttfzp.jpg (http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=99968)

Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Shutter Speed 1/15
Aperture Value 2.8
ISO Speed 100
Lens EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Distance 1.25 ft

hazmatt
05-26-2010, 02:16 PM
I have to disagree with some of your recommendations, respectfully of course. There are no absolutes in photography. It all depends on style and desired results. Since when can't you shoot a statue with a flash? If you take a look at SquiderM3's photo thread, nearly all his pics utilize flash. Also, esp. when shooting with a camera such as yours, in no way is it necessary to shoot exclusively at ISO 100. Your camera is capable of producing excellent shots north of ISO 800. Nor do you have to you use a tripod at all times, it's all preference. I find that shooting with a tripod sometimes restricts creativity and good composition...unless you compose first and then mount the camera on the tripod in a similar position. Only when your shutter speed drops below ~1/30 (or as low as you can hold the camera still) is it necessary to use a tripod.

The shots below were generally composed and then mounted on tripod. Composition was then fine-tuned and the subjects were lit with flash and reflectors. I used a wired trigger to fire the camera/flash because I was blocking spill light from the flash by hand-holding a piece of cardboard...in the set-up pic below the cardboard I was hand-holding is taped to the flash.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j231/EllesDTrails/Rat%20Fink/RatFink-2.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j231/EllesDTrails/Toxic%20Boy/ToxicBoy-2.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j231/EllesDTrails/Stain%20Boy%20and%20Robot%20Boy/StainBoy.jpg

set-up
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j231/EllesDTrails/Rat%20Fink/RatFinkSetUp-2.jpg

The best way to learn is to experiment with different style and techniques.

polystoned
05-30-2010, 01:51 PM
I have to disagree with some of your recommendations, respectfully of course. There are no absolutes in photography. It all depends on style and desired results. Since when can't you shoot a statue with a flash?

I actually agree with you completely and thank you for pointing out the flaws in my recommendations. I said those things because most people are not photographers who know how to use a flash and how to avoid those point and shoot camera settings. I have simply gotten my best results with cheaper cameras by going for low noise settings and more natural lighting which usually requires slow shutter speeds.

Thanks for posting your awesome photos and especially for showing us how much care, patience and skill is required to take them.

This is one of those pictures that is worth at least 1000 words:

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j231/EllesDTrails/Rat%20Fink/RatFinkSetUp-2.jpg

hazmatt
05-30-2010, 03:42 PM
I know where you're coming from. I probably oversimplified the process...but the key is working with off camera light sources. This way you can set a mood, light certain areas more/less than others whether it be by flash or just positioning common household lights to get the effect you are looking for. It's rather expensive to get wireless but you can buy a 30' sync cord on ebay for a fraction of the cost.

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=canon+ttl+sync+cord&_sacat=0&_dmpt=Camera_Flash_Accessories&_odkw=canon+sync+cord&_osacat=0&bkBtn=&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313

The strobist site is also an excellent resource.

http://www.strobist.blogspot.com/

Also...I agree with your recommendations if using a p&s camera

cblakey1
06-09-2010, 07:50 PM
From a couple of weeks ago. The calm before the storm:

http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr187/cblakey1/flag.jpg

http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr187/cblakey1/clouds.jpg

BeerNutta
07-01-2010, 10:25 AM
A few of my recents...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4751215383_448b32106c_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4751209589_54ac23abf7_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4748199957_c414e98727_z.jpg

speedracer
07-07-2010, 10:25 AM
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4771500752_11cd6d0a87_b.jpg

Canon 5dm2

octagonal 5 foot soft box 45' right 45' up
2nd light 30' left. red gel. =)

speedracer
07-07-2010, 10:29 AM
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2550/4018919021_1abd6bdee9_b.jpg

this one is just for eye candy..=)

my pic.

moonlyte
07-07-2010, 11:01 PM
love the pics! hahaha

BeerNutta
08-20-2010, 01:41 AM
Recently did a pinup shoot.

NSFW!! NSFW!!!!!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/42992715@N06/