A Kilt and some sheet

[JoanieR]

This is a friend of mine who was on a limited schedule. We shot this at 0910, he wanted his portrait in that particular spot as that is the sheep paddock, and their coat made the yarn for both the socks and the overgarment he is wearing. I think for the most part it is ok, but how to you fix the lighting? This paddock faced east/west. I was shooting from the west to the east, limited area to do this. Wanted to use a GOBO but no where to go with it on the right without scaring the sheep. I needed to light up his face more I think. Opinions?


_-10 by traumanurseIL, on Flickr

1/60 @ F14; Focal length 62 mm; ISO 1100, No flash, Lens 18-200 F3.5-5.6

[Liz Caldwell]

You already know what mistakes were made, and how to fix them, you said it all yourself, but the fact that you are aware of those things will allow you to correct them.

It also shows your dedication to your art, and your desire to produce the best quality you can. Keep it up

[Liz Caldwell]

I actually took a moment to play with the image in PS, and I realized the he's just a rather pale guy, so his skin just sort of blends into the soft sky. Next time, perhaps have him take a few more steps forward so he's front of the darker area to the right of the tree, it should help his light skin pop to the eye

[JoanieR]

Originally Posted by Liz Caldwell

I actually took a moment to play with the image in PS, and I realized the he's just a rather pale guy, so his skin just sort of blends into the soft sky. Next time, perhaps have him take a few more steps forward so he's front of the darker area to the right of the tree, it should help his light skin pop to the eye

THANKS! Didn't think of that! DUH! I kept focusing on the kilt, the socks... it took the woman who knitted them two years to complete. A nationally known emergency room nurse did this... long story, but just lost the face in the whole thing! He wanted to pose in the whole thing, and I wanted so much to have everything right that I couldn't think at the time!

[Liz Caldwell]

#9

[Liz Caldwell]

Next time a customer/model tries to run the shoot, just kindly explain to them that they came to you for your experience and talent, you understand they want to look good, and they need to trust you to make sure that happens... that is, after all, why they came to you

[wal]

what about a shoot through umbrella, remote trigger on the camera left.? would that help/ did you try it.? I am wondering myself

[JoanieR]

Originally Posted by wal

what about a shoot through umbrella, remote trigger on the camera left.? would that help/ did you try it.? I am wondering myself

No. There were live animals involved in some of the shots, and flash was out of the question per the owner's request (she told me how skiddish the animals were). I think that would perhaps have helped, or at least a gobo to bring some depth to his face.

[JoanieR]

@ Liz-- Thanks. I am but novice that is learning the trade. If this was an ER, I'd be on top of the situation, but as a photographer,that is an entirely different situation. One lesson learned!