Posted: 11/25/2013 10:27:17 AM EDT
I did a high key photo shoot on Sunday. Probably the second time really using my strobes. Had 6 girls, a make up artist and a hair stylist.
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These are solid.
The first one you can see some spots on the background; I'm guessing sensor dust, and some falloff on the corners and edges. Whenever I shoot on white background, what I usually do is make sure the center of the background directly behind the model is blown out (pure white). Then the edges I just paint white in post if I need to. |
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These are solid. The first one you can see some spots on the background; I'm guessing sensor dust, and some falloff on the corners and edges. Whenever I shoot on white background, what I usually do is make sure the center of the background directly behind the model is blown out (pure white). Then the edges I just paint white in post if I need to. I do need to send my camera to clean the sensor, I don't trust my gorilla hands. I wasn't sure if I should have the white background blown out. 
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These are solid. The first one you can see some spots on the background; I'm guessing sensor dust, and some falloff on the corners and edges. Whenever I shoot on white background, what I usually do is make sure the center of the background directly behind the model is blown out (pure white). Then the edges I just paint white in post if I need to. I noticed the spots right off the bat as well. Easily taken out in post. Try blowing them out with canned air before you send it in. If you're planning on printing anything, don't ever clip any part of a backdrop... black or white. Nice shots. |
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I do need to send my camera to clean the sensor, I don't trust my gorilla hands. I wasn't sure if I should have the white background blown out. https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1401868_574575682607572_1263920980_o.jpg If you want the white background to be white, then yes, blowing out the background like I indicated (blow out background so anything behind and around the model is going to be pure white). That way you can paint the edges and corners of the frame white since those are the points where there will be fall off (uneven white / lighting). That most recent one you posted, I can immediately tell that it's white around her, but at the corners and edges of the frame, it's grayish, and I can see where it fades from white to grey. But again, the way you have that last photo lit, you can easily just kick that to photoshop (or lightroom) and use a white brush (or the exposure brush in LR kicked to +4.00) and paint (brush) out all the grey. |
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I would not recommend using canned air. There is moisture in the cans and that is the last thing you want on your sensor. I use a Giotto rocket blower followed with a sensor cleaning swab with a dab of solution on it. You can purchase these cleaning kits and blower at Camera stores. I have to do it pretty regularly because most of my picture taking is of wildlife and being outdoors changing lens there is always dirt and dust.
By the way very nice photos, I wish I was as talented as you are. I just take pictures for fun 
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I noticed the spots right off the bat as well. Easily taken out in post. Try blowing them out with canned air before you send it in. If you're planning on printing anything, don't ever clip any part of a backdrop... black or white. Nice shots. Quoted:
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These are solid. The first one you can see some spots on the background; I'm guessing sensor dust, and some falloff on the corners and edges. Whenever I shoot on white background, what I usually do is make sure the center of the background directly behind the model is blown out (pure white). Then the edges I just paint white in post if I need to. I noticed the spots right off the bat as well. Easily taken out in post. Try blowing them out with canned air before you send it in. If you're planning on printing anything, don't ever clip any part of a backdrop... black or white. Nice shots. |
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And with regard to the dust spots on the sensor, as indicated, you can just do a quick paint or spot heal on those. What aperture where you shooting at? I usually use f/11 for stuff like this. If you were using f/11 and were seeing sensor dust, you definitely need to clean it out (usually sensor dust doesn't really show until f/16 or f/22).
Don't use canned air. It's way too strong (you can spray lubricant around in the camera and get it on the sensor). Just flip up the mirror and use a Rocket Blower to dislodge the dust. The power cycle or manually run the camera's internal sensor cleaning mechanism (assuming it has one). |
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I noticed the spots right off the bat as well. Easily taken out in post. Try blowing them out with canned air before you send it in. If you're planning on printing anything, don't ever clip any part of a backdrop... black or white. Nice shots. Quoted:
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These are solid. The first one you can see some spots on the background; I'm guessing sensor dust, and some falloff on the corners and edges. Whenever I shoot on white background, what I usually do is make sure the center of the background directly behind the model is blown out (pure white). Then the edges I just paint white in post if I need to. I noticed the spots right off the bat as well. Easily taken out in post. Try blowing them out with canned air before you send it in. If you're planning on printing anything, don't ever clip any part of a backdrop... black or white. Nice shots. I blew it out with a rocket before the photoshoot. (Mirror locked up and camera facing down). Thanks |
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And with regard to the dust spots on the sensor, as indicated, you can just do a quick paint or spot heal on those. What aperture where you shooting at? I usually use f/11 for stuff like this. If you were using f/11 and were seeing sensor dust, you definitely need to clean it out (usually sensor dust doesn't really show until f/16 or f/22). Don't use canned air. It's way too strong (you can spray lubricant around in the camera and get it on the sensor). Just flip up the mirror and use a Rocket Blower to dislodge the dust. The power cycle or manually run the camera's internal sensor cleaning mechanism (assuming it has one). I use the spot healing brush usually, if that doesn't work I use the clone stamp. I just missed a few. 90% of my shots that day were f11. I normally shoot wide open. |
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#2, she may not be happy with her wrinkled brow. She doesn't look very happy in the picture in the first place.
#3, where was the focal point? Her eyes appear somewhat blurry to me, yet her hair is in focus? #4, same thing, face looks a little blurred These are general observations. Obviously with having a studio you're miles ahead of me, but I just want to point it out. |
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#2, she may not be happy with her wrinkled brow. She doesn't look very happy in the picture in the first place. She has a lot of wrinkles actually, she said she liked that one. #3, where was the focal point? Her eyes appear somewhat blurry to me, yet her hair is in focus? I focused on her eyes, she was wearing contacts, most of her photos her eyes seem off. #4, same thing, face looks a little blurred I grabbed these from Facebook, so they are a bit soft. I might have pull a little too much detail out of her face. 
These are general observations. Obviously with having a studio you're miles ahead of me, but I just want to point it out. I don't have a studio I just rented a couple of conference rooms for the day. Thank you for your feedback!
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I would not recommend using canned air. There is moisture in the cans and that is the last thing you want on your sensor. I use a Giotto rocket blower followed with a sensor cleaning swab with a dab of solution on it. You can purchase these cleaning kits and blower at Camera stores. I have to do it pretty regularly because most of my picture taking is of wildlife and being outdoors changing lens there is always dirt and dust. By the way very nice photos, I wish I was as talented as you are. I just take pictures for fun
Thank you, this photoshoot was just for fun though. I needed more practice and wanted to build my portfolio. |
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If you want the white background to be white, then yes, blowing out the background like I indicated (blow out background so anything behind and around the model is going to be pure white). That way you can paint the edges and corners of the frame white since those are the points where there will be fall off (uneven white / lighting). That most recent one you posted, I can immediately tell that it's white around her, but at the corners and edges of the frame, it's grayish, and I can see where it fades from white to grey. But again, the way you have that last photo lit, you can easily just kick that to photoshop (or lightroom) and use a white brush (or the exposure brush in LR kicked to +4.00) and paint (brush) out all the grey. Quoted:
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I do need to send my camera to clean the sensor, I don't trust my gorilla hands. I wasn't sure if I should have the white background blown out. https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1401868_574575682607572_1263920980_o.jpg If you want the white background to be white, then yes, blowing out the background like I indicated (blow out background so anything behind and around the model is going to be pure white). That way you can paint the edges and corners of the frame white since those are the points where there will be fall off (uneven white / lighting). That most recent one you posted, I can immediately tell that it's white around her, but at the corners and edges of the frame, it's grayish, and I can see where it fades from white to grey. But again, the way you have that last photo lit, you can easily just kick that to photoshop (or lightroom) and use a white brush (or the exposure brush in LR kicked to +4.00) and paint (brush) out all the grey. Ok next time I will try that. Thanks |
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Thank you for your feedback!
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#2, she may not be happy with her wrinkled brow. She doesn't look very happy in the picture in the first place. She has a lot of wrinkles actually, she said she liked that one. #3, where was the focal point? Her eyes appear somewhat blurry to me, yet her hair is in focus? I focused on her eyes, she was wearing contacts, most of her photos her eyes seem off. #4, same thing, face looks a little blurred I grabbed these from Facebook, so they are a bit soft. I might have pull a little too much detail out of her face.
These are general observations. Obviously with having a studio you're miles ahead of me, but I just want to point it out. I don't have a studio I just rented a couple of conference rooms for the day. Thank you for your feedback!
https://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1424336_574142769317530_692302612_n.jpg Don't get me wrong, they are still good pictures. I screw up mine way more than I get any good ones to keep. |
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Nice work, it looks like you interact well with your models, which is a good skill to have.
But, you missed focus on several of those shots. Are you using AF? Need some work in that area. Also, those aren't truly high-key shots. They look properly exposed against a white background. Overall, good job
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Nice work, it looks like you interact well with your models, which is a good skill to have. Ya I always try to make it fun, be a goof. I like how Peter Hurley interacts with clients and I try to do that to some degree. But, you missed focus on several of those shots. Are you using AF? Need some work in that area. Ya I might have, just need more practice. Also, those aren't truly high-key shots. They look properly exposed against a white background. Maybe next time I will play around and try overexposing them. Overall, good job Thanks for your advice! |