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Pswirley
11-08-2009, 12:07 AM
My friend Jeff was all dolled up for the Marine ball and banquet tonight and his wife corralled me to take some photos of him. I did not choose the location, although it is working for me pretty well on these shots. Please ask any questions if you have them and please help me if you see any areas that could use improvement.

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z279/pswirley/Jeff%20Marine/SuperSaturday069.jpg

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z279/pswirley/Jeff%20Marine/SuperSaturday070.jpg

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z279/pswirley/Jeff%20Marine/SuperSaturday072.jpg

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z279/pswirley/Jeff%20Marine/SuperSaturday073.jpg

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z279/pswirley/Jeff%20Marine/SuperSaturday075.jpg
SeanDub
11-08-2009, 12:34 AM
Looks great to me Casey
Stephen
11-08-2009, 12:44 AM
The last one would be obnoxius in anything but that outfit. Awesome :rofl

The 3rd kinda looks like a myspace angle.. But whatever, its obviously not.


I like them.
gumballer_80
11-08-2009, 01:59 AM
That last shot...































:rofl
FreshLikeSushi
11-08-2009, 02:14 AM
direct flash?
skin is too shiny
not a fan of the light spill on the background creating things for me to look at other than the subject
RD408
11-08-2009, 03:34 AM
Not bad. Hats blown out which I understand. white fabric+flash= :shifty
Pswirley
11-08-2009, 11:10 AM
direct flash?
skin is too shiny
not a fan of the light spill on the background creating things for me to look at other than the subject

The strobes weren't direct, they were facing away from the subject and reflective umbrellas were used. I may have had the strobes a bit to close to subject, but when I pulled them away, I had significantly more spill and when I toned them down I was underexposing. I think a barn door may have helped but this was very spur of the moment.
FreshLikeSushi
11-08-2009, 03:13 PM
yeah, actual exposure and coverage is great, just try and control the spill next time. softboxes are the way to go, i never use umbrellas anymore. beauty dishes and softboxes
WhiteStripes
11-08-2009, 04:55 PM
Looks pretty good man. I'd be happy if I were him.
Gottalovethexi
11-09-2009, 11:23 AM
needs more bokeh
mad325is
11-09-2009, 02:35 PM
needs more bokeh

i agree, unless there is somthing significant about the building behind him