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Well, today I had my second session with a model. Oh, my- it went soooo much better than last time. I was more relaxed, she was more relaxed, and I remembered the music, which helped. Also, I got to use my new garage/studio, new background system, and new light, so it was a better situation overall. One thing which really helped was I practiced a LOT with the lighting beforehand with my daughter, and so I had that down. I also had a detailed shot list written out, and all my props right there ready to go. Basically, it was just more thought through and organized, so I really didn't have to do too much creative thinking while she was there, I was able to just focus on the model, which made her feel more comfortable.
Here's a few of the shots I have edited so far. Let me know what you think, and especially if you can tell a difference between these and my first model shoot.
hil26
Definitely a great difference, she looks more relaxed and enjoying herself.
She must love that last one in the rocker.
creators
They are great, well done.
creators
Out of interest, did you get the background white in the shoot, or did that require a bit of help?
jonH
*note to self.. must back to doing more exercise..
great shots blue - lighting looks great!
Blue
Thanks for the comments, guys.
jonh- thanks for that about the lighting. I have really been struggling with studio lighting, so this is really the first shoot I was actually happy with it. Took a lot to get to this point, and it is gratifying to finally get a handle on it (somewhat).
Keith- believe it or not, that's the real deal. I have a white muslin backdrop about 6 ft behind her, and a dedicated strobe aimed at it, with a flag to keep the light off the model. I didn't even have to adjust the exposure on these at all, which is honestly a first for me. I did have to photoshop the shadows under the chair, though, because you could see ripples in the fabric under it. That is one thing about my backdrop that I don't like, and I'm not sure the best way to make it more of a seamless effect without an hour in CS2. (I have 200 images to process, so I really need to fix that IRL) I think I should have gone for paper.
creators
Well done, that crucial 6' makes all the difference, the best I can make is 4' and it is just not enough.
I have a paper backdrop, I have no idea what the paper rolls cost over there, but here they're $100 a roll and they don't last long because of scuff marks and heels. I'm looking to get some kind of solid board for the floor and just overlap it a bit with the paper.
Also, I got to use my new garage/studio, new background system, and new light, so it was a better situation overall. One thing which really helped was I practiced a LOT with the lighting beforehand with my daughter, and so I had that down. I also had a detailed shot list written out, and all my props right there ready to go. Basically, it was just more thought through and organized, so I really didn't have to do too much creative thinking while she was there, I was able to just focus on the model, which made her feel more comfortable.
