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hehe - thanks both
Comment by Nimitz posted on Some of my recent work at 10/08/2008 - 19:15
Galoot wrote:
I did some corporate pictures recently, and I used backgrounds that had the company logo. The logo was slightly out of focus, drawing attention to the employee, but customers / potential customers were still aware of the company 'presence'.
So your flash / umbrella set up, with a company 'presence' in the background, might fit the bill
Very good idea. Thanks for that. I will try ask if that is possible.I did some corporate pictures recently, and I used backgrounds that had the company logo. The logo was slightly out of focus, drawing attention to the employee, but customers / potential customers were still aware of the company 'presence'.
So your flash / umbrella set up, with a company 'presence' in the background, might fit the bill
Comment by Nimitz posted on Portraits what to use at 09/08/2008 - 22:06
I have had a few bugs lately with the PMs. They seem to stay in the outbox - regardless of the recipient gets online. The PMs went through in thw wrong order to the recipient. But all sent in the end.
Comment by Nimitz posted on Sending a PM at 09/08/2008 - 21:56
Sounds like an excellent trip - and some wonderfull shots - Really nicely composed......
Comment by Nimitz posted on Hermitage, St Petersburg. (9Photos) at 09/08/2008 - 21:53
I have had a few assigments lately - and this homepage is about to go online.
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I did all photowork - and PP work. They seems to be happy about the result. Quite a funny experience.
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I did all photowork - and PP work. They seems to be happy about the result. Quite a funny experience.
Comment by Nimitz posted on Some of my recent work at 09/08/2008 - 21:51
Thanks all.
Another question.
I have seen some softboxes (Ezybox for hotshoe) - anyone ever used these??? I'm thinking aobut using a 60*60 model with the 540 fgz.
Another question.
I have seen some softboxes (Ezybox for hotshoe) - anyone ever used these??? I'm thinking aobut using a 60*60 model with the 540 fgz.
Comment by Nimitz posted on Portraits what to use at 09/08/2008 - 20:27
pentaxian450 wrote:
Use the on board flash to control contrast.
Do you mean the pop-up flash?Use the on board flash to control contrast.
Gartmore - which backgrounds do you use? I see it is lastolite - how big do you recon I should use?
Portraits is quite a new world for me. I'm going to shot the 2nd September so I have some time to pratice
Comment by Nimitz posted on Portraits what to use at 08/08/2008 - 14:27
gartmore wrote:
One flash and a silver reflector will do very well. I have a couple of Lastolite backgrounds that come in handy for this sort of thing. 25 portraits might take the best part of a day including travelling and setting up so I would charge my daily rate, calculated as follows D=(y/365)where y is the amount of money you would like to earn in a year.
Thanks - could you be more specific - how to do - setup.One flash and a silver reflector will do very well. I have a couple of Lastolite backgrounds that come in handy for this sort of thing. 25 portraits might take the best part of a day including travelling and setting up so I would charge my daily rate, calculated as follows D=(y/365)where y is the amount of money you would like to earn in a year.
I guess you want to reflect the light - how? 45 angle shot or?
Would you use an umbrella for the flash?
Comment by Nimitz posted on Portraits what to use at 08/08/2008 - 10:38
I just did a series of banners for a homepage to a company. They were very exicted about the outcome. ( I will give you the url when it is up and running)
They now booked me for shoting portraits of every employee (25 persons).
First of all - what should they pay me for this??
Second - what do I need - help!!
I own the K10D with enough lenses. I have the 540 flash and a 160 as well (and a few oldies I can't remember).
What I think I need is a background. Other than that I hope I can manage with the 540 - can I? I was wondering if I should get a umbrella with stand for the flash. I have a set of reflectors as well. Could I use this to reflect the light so I only have to use the 540 - or do I need two flashes/with umbreallas or similar????
Any feedback appriciated. Also links please......
I'm not planning for a studio rig as it is now - I hope I can do it without this investment.
They now booked me for shoting portraits of every employee (25 persons).
First of all - what should they pay me for this??
Second - what do I need - help!!
I own the K10D with enough lenses. I have the 540 flash and a 160 as well (and a few oldies I can't remember).
What I think I need is a background. Other than that I hope I can manage with the 540 - can I? I was wondering if I should get a umbrella with stand for the flash. I have a set of reflectors as well. Could I use this to reflect the light so I only have to use the 540 - or do I need two flashes/with umbreallas or similar????
Any feedback appriciated. Also links please......
I'm not planning for a studio rig as it is now - I hope I can do it without this investment.
Comment by Nimitz posted on Portraits what to use at 08/08/2008 - 07:51
F-values is quite confusing. You call it maximum apperture eventhoug it is the lowest number.
If it is F2.8 all lenght it is f2.8 all lenght. I don't get what you mean by recognized to be 3.5-4.5.
A lens with F2.8 in the entire zoomrange is usually best stopped down one or two stops - eg. best at F3.5-4.
If it is F2.8 all lenght it is f2.8 all lenght. I don't get what you mean by recognized to be 3.5-4.5.
Ohawa wrote:
Perhaps because it is recognized as 28-70/3.5-4.5? Does this affect something?
Normally 3.5-4.5 mens that maximum apperture at the wide end is F3.5 and maximum apperture at the long end is F4.5. So yes it changes as you zoom.Perhaps because it is recognized as 28-70/3.5-4.5? Does this affect something?
A lens with F2.8 in the entire zoomrange is usually best stopped down one or two stops - eg. best at F3.5-4.
Comment by Nimitz posted on K10d and automatic ISO change criterion at 06/08/2008 - 15:04
