People Safe in Dad's arms

Safe in Dad's arms · 08:31 PM

Did a Christmas/family shoot. This was one of my favs that I did for them. A bit of shadow on the face. Which I'd brought a reflector, but I think it turned out alright, anyways.

SpecialK · 12-04-2010, 09:03 PM

That's a good one. They will love it. The shadow does not bother me at all.

rustynail925 · 12-04-2010, 09:14 PM

Very nice effect. Love the black background.
May i ask how did you manage too blackened the background? is it the lighting or photoshop?

Rory · 12-04-2010, 09:20 PM

Originally posted by rustynail925

Very nice effect. Love the black background.
May i ask how did you manage too blackened the background? is it the lighting or photoshop?

I used a stobe with a fairly large snoot. The son, was on a black couch, and the father was behind it. There were a few hot spots in the couch that I burned using the adjustment brush.

Another from this portion of the set:

rustynail925 · 12-04-2010, 10:14 PM

Thanks for sharing! very nice contrast images

**Rense** · 12-05-2010, 07:48 AM

That first one is awesome!

Rory · 12-06-2010, 07:57 AM

Thanks for the compliments!

SebastianP · 12-06-2010, 08:05 AM

1st one is superb!

KarenH · 12-06-2010, 08:42 AM

What a great shot, I think the parents must be very pleased with it.
And thanks for sharing your setup.

Rory · 12-06-2010, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by KarenH

What a great shot, I think the parents must be very pleased with it.
And thanks for sharing your setup.

Thanks! They were thrilled with it.

EXIF is in tact. I used a 175w/s strobe at about 50% power about 3 ft from the subject at 0 degrees. I shot from a 45 degree angle.

In hind sight, I think a reflector would brighten the face, but it would also brighten the shadows that make the picture what it is. I'm actually happy I didn't have one on hand.

**Sailor** · 12-06-2010, 06:41 PM

Perfect, Rory.

Jer

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 12-06-2010, 07:37 PM

That is a very nice image, the shadow almst belongs there.

**Scottnorwo** · 12-06-2010, 08:20 PM

a great shot the family will cherish

Rory · 12-07-2010, 09:40 AM

Originally posted by Sailor

Perfect, Rory.

Jer

Thank you very much!

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SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	That's a good one. They will love it. The shadow does not bother me at all.

12-04-2010, 09:14 PM	#3
rustynail925 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,551	Very nice effect. Love the black background. May i ask how did you manage too blackened the background? is it the lighting or photoshop?

12-04-2010, 09:20 PM	#4
Rory Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago Photos: Gallery Posts: 672 Original Poster	Originally posted by rustynail925 Very nice effect. Love the black background. May i ask how did you manage too blackened the background? is it the lighting or photoshop? I used a stobe with a fairly large snoot. The son, was on a black couch, and the father was behind it. There were a few hot spots in the couch that I burned using the adjustment brush. Another from this portion of the set:

12-04-2010, 10:14 PM	#5
rustynail925 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philippines Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,551	Thanks for sharing! very nice contrast images

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Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	That first one is awesome!

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Rory Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago Photos: Gallery Posts: 672 Original Poster	Thanks for the compliments!

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SebastianP Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Timisoara Photos: Albums Posts: 119	1st one is superb!

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KarenH Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Berkel en Rodenrijs Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 828	What a great shot, I think the parents must be very pleased with it. And thanks for sharing your setup.

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Rory Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago Photos: Gallery Posts: 672 Original Poster	Originally posted by KarenH What a great shot, I think the parents must be very pleased with it. And thanks for sharing your setup. Thanks! They were thrilled with it. EXIF is in tact. I used a 175w/s strobe at about 50% power about 3 ft from the subject at 0 degrees. I shot from a 45 degree angle. In hind sight, I think a reflector would brighten the face, but it would also brighten the shadows that make the picture what it is. I'm actually happy I didn't have one on hand.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Perfect, Rory. Jer

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Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	That is a very nice image, the shadow almst belongs there.

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Scottnorwo Millionth Poster! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stafford, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,086	a great shot the family will cherish

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Rory Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Chicago Photos: Gallery Posts: 672 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Perfect, Rory. Jer Thank you very much!