People Some more Haley at Great Pond

candgpics · 09-26-2010, 05:03 PM

Natural light, no reflectors or scrims--which I really need to use--or at least better compose for lighting, but I really like this shot, as Haley looks very natural and relaxed.

Last edited by candgpics; 09-28-2012 at 07:11 PM.

K-9 · 09-26-2010, 06:26 PM

Her face is in shadow. The black dress in a pond in the woods just doesn't quite look natural to me. You've got a great model there, so keep at it!

candgpics · 09-27-2010, 01:28 AM

Hi:

This was really my first outdoor/nature shoot with a model. I have done some shooting in our backyard and a couple locally near a river, but this is the first time I spent some time shooting at a lake. I need more experience making the background interesting, without taking away from the model. And, since I shoot alone usually, I have to be better with my composition so I do not get distracting shadows.

Haley is just under 18 so I wanted to try to have something that would look flattering, but still be appropriate for her age, but I recognize a different dress or pose may have worked.

Thanx so much.

Gregg

K-9 · 09-28-2010, 08:13 AM

A reflector works well for outdoor shoots, adding light to models. Gold poster board on some kind of stand, or someone there who can hold it, is a cheap way to do it.

digadv · 09-29-2010, 07:29 PM

^^^ Yep, the shot could use some fill light. Either natural (reflector) or other (flash). Also, consider opening up your aperture so that the background does not draw your eye.

09-26-2010, 05:03 PM	#1
candgpics Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 394	Some more Haley at Great Pond Lens: 55 Camera: k7 Photo Location: Central Maine ISO: 200 Shutter Speed: 1/250s Aperture: F8 Natural light, no reflectors or scrims--which I really need to use--or at least better compose for lighting, but I really like this shot, as Haley looks very natural and relaxed. Last edited by candgpics; 09-28-2012 at 07:11 PM.

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09-26-2010, 06:26 PM	#2
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	Her face is in shadow. The black dress in a pond in the woods just doesn't quite look natural to me. You've got a great model there, so keep at it!

09-27-2010, 01:28 AM	#3
candgpics Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 394 Original Poster	Hi: This was really my first outdoor/nature shoot with a model. I have done some shooting in our backyard and a couple locally near a river, but this is the first time I spent some time shooting at a lake. I need more experience making the background interesting, without taking away from the model. And, since I shoot alone usually, I have to be better with my composition so I do not get distracting shadows. Haley is just under 18 so I wanted to try to have something that would look flattering, but still be appropriate for her age, but I recognize a different dress or pose may have worked. Thanx so much. Gregg

09-28-2010, 08:13 AM	#4
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	A reflector works well for outdoor shoots, adding light to models. Gold poster board on some kind of stand, or someone there who can hold it, is a cheap way to do it.

09-29-2010, 07:29 PM	#5
digadv Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 52	^^^ Yep, the shot could use some fill light. Either natural (reflector) or other (flash). Also, consider opening up your aperture so that the background does not draw your eye.