People Preliminary Model....

Rupert · 10-10-2010, 09:08 PM

Shot this quick snap at Church today where Mrs Rupert teaches a class for the Deaf......she wants to model for some Portraits at my new "Studio" and I think she might be a perfect subject. You think?

This was a quick lobby shot in natural & mixed light, but I have to think that the DA*50-135 is an excellent lens for portrait work in or out of a studio setting...no, it is not a prime, but it is so close the difference is barely noticeable.
Regards!

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Last edited by Rupert; 02-09-2015 at 09:39 AM.

Steinback · 10-10-2010, 10:56 PM

The model has potential. I think you went a bit far with processing the skin in post. There's lots of detail in the hair but except for a few patches of freckles the skin texture is gone completely.

Rupert · 10-11-2010, 06:40 AM

Originally posted by Steinback

The model has potential. I think you went a bit far with processing the skin in post. There's lots of detail in the hair but except for a few patches of freckles the skin texture is gone completely.

Thanks, yes I think she has a certain look that does have interest. I agree that the skin is a little overdone......in the RAW there was not the best of detail, I think due to the poor lighting, not the lens, which is fully capable, so I just smoothed it out and left the freckles for some "natural" appearance. In the studio this should all be easily resolved....we'll see next time!

Comment appreciated!
Rupert

GregX999 · 10-11-2010, 12:18 PM

She looks a wee-bit soft to me - you can really see it in the eye-lashes. This is a problem I often have as well - I almost think my K-7 has a gremlin.

Rupert · 10-11-2010, 01:03 PM

No no! You have no gremlin......this was a very quick and unrehearsed snap, and heavy crop of the original frame. Lucky really that it was as sharp as it is.......Even my good friend with his D3x has the same problems at times........Studio shooting will get the eyelashes, no doubt about it!
Best Regards!

When a second to prepare is available, eyelashes are no problem! LOL!
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Urkeldaedalus · 10-11-2010, 01:46 PM

She does have strong features. Something makes me think that side lighting would work well with a portrait of her.

**Ash** · 10-11-2010, 11:24 PM

Good model Rupert.
The image does appear to be slightly soft, and texture is not well brought out here - possibly due to the quality of the lighting.
But nevertheless, a model to shoot again.

Rupert · 10-12-2010, 06:45 AM

Originally posted by Ash

Good model Rupert.
The image does appear to be slightly soft, and texture is not well brought out here - possibly due to the quality of the lighting.
But nevertheless, a model to shoot again.

Thanks Ash.....I am sorry about the IQ....the detail was lost in the harsh light, and is certainly an injustice to the DA*50-135, which is near prime quality at any focal length it covers.
The model has an interesting look, and I will no doubt be shooting her under better light soon. Quick snaps often bring me great results....but more often....not!

Best Regards!

christophleipzig · 10-14-2010, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by Steinback

The model has potential. I think you went a bit far with processing the skin in post. There's lots of detail in the hair but except for a few patches of freckles the skin texture is gone completely.

I think so too. I find it completely unnecessary to change the skin of such a young lady. Where is the need?

10-10-2010, 09:08 PM	#1
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Preliminary Model.... Lens: DA50-135 Camera:* K20D Photo Location: Texas ISO: 400 Shutter Speed: 1/200s Aperture: F3.2 Shot this quick snap at Church today where Mrs Rupert teaches a class for the Deaf......she wants to model for some Portraits at my new "Studio" and I think she might be a perfect subject. You think? This was a quick lobby shot in natural & mixed light, but I have to think that the DA50-135 is an excellent lens for portrait work in or out of a studio setting...no, it is not a prime, but it is so close the difference is barely noticeable. Regards! Attachment 72951 Last edited by Rupert; 02-09-2015 at 09:39 AM.*

10-11-2010, 06:40 AM	#3
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by Steinback The model has potential. I think you went a bit far with processing the skin in post. There's lots of detail in the hair but except for a few patches of freckles the skin texture is gone completely. Thanks, yes I think she has a certain look that does have interest. I agree that the skin is a little overdone......in the RAW there was not the best of detail, I think due to the poor lighting, not the lens, which is fully capable, so I just smoothed it out and left the freckles for some "natural" appearance. In the studio this should all be easily resolved....we'll see next time! Comment appreciated! Rupert Last edited by Rupert; 10-11-2010 at 09:16 AM.

10-11-2010, 01:03 PM	#5
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	No no! You have no gremlin......this was a very quick and unrehearsed snap, and heavy crop of the original frame. Lucky really that it was as sharp as it is.......Even my good friend with his D3x has the same problems at times........Studio shooting will get the eyelashes, no doubt about it! Best Regards! When a second to prepare is available, eyelashes are no problem! LOL! [IMG][/IMG]

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10-10-2010, 10:56 PM	#2
Steinback Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: GTA, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,673	The model has potential. I think you went a bit far with processing the skin in post. There's lots of detail in the hair but except for a few patches of freckles the skin texture is gone completely.

10-11-2010, 12:18 PM	#4
GregX999 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South SF Bay, CA Posts: 71	She looks a wee-bit soft to me - you can really see it in the eye-lashes. This is a problem I often have as well - I almost think my K-7 has a gremlin.

10-11-2010, 01:46 PM	#6
Urkeldaedalus Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	She does have strong features. Something makes me think that side lighting would work well with a portrait of her.

10-11-2010, 11:24 PM	#7
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Good model Rupert. The image does appear to be slightly soft, and texture is not well brought out here - possibly due to the quality of the lighting. But nevertheless, a model to shoot again.

10-12-2010, 06:45 AM	#8
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ash Good model Rupert. The image does appear to be slightly soft, and texture is not well brought out here - possibly due to the quality of the lighting. But nevertheless, a model to shoot again. Thanks Ash.....I am sorry about the IQ....the detail was lost in the harsh light, and is certainly an injustice to the DA*50-135, which is near prime quality at any focal length it covers. The model has an interesting look, and I will no doubt be shooting her under better light soon. Quick snaps often bring me great results....but more often....not! Best Regards!

10-14-2010, 02:08 PM	#9
christophleipzig Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Oulu, Finland Posts: 318	Originally posted by Steinback The model has potential. I think you went a bit far with processing the skin in post. There's lots of detail in the hair but except for a few patches of freckles the skin texture is gone completely. I think so too. I find it completely unnecessary to change the skin of such a young lady. Where is the need?