My first year in photography
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This month marks my first full year doing photography. I'm using a Nikon D70 6.1mp digital SLR. The first several months were quite a learning experience just to figure out how to get good stuff out of the camera. Then I had to learn how to use it in a studio setting with continuous lighting, then how to use it with studio strobes with reflectors and such. Tons of trial and error.
This is what I did yesterday in the studio. Needs a little work on some minor lighting issues, but I'm happy overall. My subject is hot, but what a piece of work! :rolleyes: Just trying to get the right poses and look out of her was a major job. Notice one eye is a bit open more than the other. Finally had to take what i could get.
By the way, post processed in Photoshop CS2.
What ya think kids?
John
This is what I did yesterday in the studio. Needs a little work on some minor lighting issues, but I'm happy overall. My subject is hot, but what a piece of work! :rolleyes: Just trying to get the right poses and look out of her was a major job. Notice one eye is a bit open more than the other. Finally had to take what i could get.
By the way, post processed in Photoshop CS2.
What ya think kids?
John
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You're right, she is hot. I think you are doing great - I'm a landscape guy myself but you've done very well - no appreciable hot spots, black where it should be black, all that good stuff that everyone thinks is easy but is really a PITA to balance. Are you using NEF (RAW)?
ps. what's she wearing underneath the crop?
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Only the photographer knows for sure. I am waiting for the delivery of my Canon 300D DSLR. Should be a fun learing experience as this is my first digital camera, coming from a Canon EOS3000.Michael
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looks like there is too much shadow on the left side of her face other than that it looks good. I prefer outdoor shooting as well and black/whites. Good luck in your venture and make sure you have a good contract with your models.Matthew
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Great job, John! Sandy says the eyes are fine and that is probably her natural look from that angle.
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Those Big Brown eyes are beautiful
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Thanks guys!
I shoot RAW all the time. JPG sucks!
I would say whats below the crop line, but I'll let you gents imagine a little.
BlueMD, now that I look at it, the angle probably is playing some tricks with the eyes.
Lighting was and still is the toughest thing to get right. I actually like that little bit of shadow on her cheek. I feel it gives a little depth to the photo.
I also use Nikon Capture to edit sometimes. Has a great Black & White conversion tool. B&W is my favorite! So classy!No excuses! -
Where is the rest of that picture?
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Looks good John. One of these days I'll get a dslr... but for now I'm stuck doin b&w prints with my minolta and the stuff at school
