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Corry · 11-18-2005, 02:12 PM

I did a reshoot of the pics I did last week of Erik and I. I only have time to post one right now, but I'll post more when I get back. This is one of my favorites.

AprilRamone · 11-18-2005, 02:15 PM

You don't smile with your teeth??? I think it looks good. Doing self portraits by yourself is hard enough, let alone with another person.

AIRIC · 11-18-2005, 03:07 PM

Nice shot. You guys always look so happy together and in love.

Eric

tkme4ard · 11-18-2005, 03:44 PM

um is that your bra showing? I'm sorry that bothers me .. LOL where is a blushing icon?

Corry · 11-18-2005, 06:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tkme4ard

um is that your bra showing? I'm sorry that bothers me .. LOL where is a blushing icon?

Haha...no, not my bra..it's the tank top I wear under that shirt...it was actually supposed to be showing just a bit more. I'll post more up in a bit... I just got home.

Corry · 11-18-2005, 06:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AIRIC

Nice shot. You guys always look so happy together and in love.

Eric

Thank you! I like hearing that!

Quote: Originally Posted by AprilRamone

You don't smile with your teeth??? I think it looks good. Doing self portraits by yourself is hard enough, let alone with another person.

No..when I was younger I was a REEEALLY late at losing my teeth (I was in HIGH SCHOOL before I lost my top front teeth)....and I was always ashamed and embarrassed...so I still usually don't smile with my teeth. (Erik sure has a nice smile though, eh?

)

Oh, and by the way...this is a reshoot from the day we did this. This was the only pose that I could find that I really liked, but the lighting and everything else sucked that day...so...all of these shots are the same pose, with some zoomed in closer. I'll post the original one for last week from reference, and I'll post the others as soon as I get them edited and resized.

Last week:

When I post the others I would like your opinion on which one is best.

Corry · 11-18-2005, 07:52 PM

Ok...here they are....all very similar, but thanks to me not liking the way I look EVER, I think they're all bad!

So...help me out, k?
1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

And here's one of just Erik, taken when I was adjusting settings.

I like it. I'm having it printed, and I'm gonna give one to his Mom.

Alison · 11-18-2005, 08:50 PM

I think the very first one you posted is my favorite expression wise. Big difference in your lighting from the one last week as well. I think you're on the right track using more natural light, but the light still seems a bit flat to me. What was your set up lighting wise for these?

Corry · 11-18-2005, 08:54 PM

Window light coming in from one side, and two peices of foam core boards, a small one right in front, and a bigger one off to the side slightly as reflectors.

Alison · 11-18-2005, 09:00 PM

I think you might have more depth to the photos if you get rid of the one in front and position the one on the side as a fill to the window light. Hard to say without being there to actually see it, but it might be worth a shot. Like I said though, this lighting is a huge improvement over the last set!

Corry · 11-18-2005, 09:04 PM

Thanks Alison! I will try that. My thinking on putting one in front was to eliminate shadows, like around the eyes...but maybe I eliminated them too much then?

elsaspet · 11-18-2005, 09:18 PM

I love the first one too Cory! You guys look so happy.

Christie Photo · 11-18-2005, 10:18 PM

Oh, wow. What a wonderful improvement in lighting! Alison... you really think this is too flat? I do agree with the posing advice. It's nealy always better to pose a couple without lining ups the heads, one right over the other. If you put him in black too, you're gonna like the results even more.

You've gotta be pleased with the difference! Very nice.

-Pete

craig · 11-18-2005, 11:21 PM

Good work!!! It is clear you guys are in love. The shadows on your face and the lack of light on Eric's is a little tough. Could be the light was a little too directional. Personally I like to position the fall off on the chin and cheek bones.

Alison · 11-19-2005, 06:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Christie Photo

Oh, wow. What a wonderful improvement in lighting! Alison... you really think this is too flat? I do agree with the posing advice. It's nealy always better to pose a couple without lining ups the heads, one right over the other. If you put him in black too, you're gonna like the results even more.

Maybe flat isn't the right word, something just seems a little off to me. Could just be the time of day too, perhaps morning or later afternoon light would bring a different feel. Or, maybe even just a little PS work to add some contrast or softer colors.

I too agree about the clothing, if you both dressed in a similar color that will change the look a lot.

But really, this is by far your best work Corry!

Corry · 11-19-2005, 08:55 AM

Thanks everyone! I was debating which of his sweaters to have him wear...he doesn't have a black one, but maybe I should have used the green one he has. It's easier to set up the studio nowadays, so maybe I'll be able to convince him to to yet another re-shoot in the future!

(I can here the deep breath, the hesitation, and the 'fine' now!

)

Corry · 11-19-2005, 07:18 PM

I did an edit on the first pic I posted in this thread, and I like it a lot better...lemme know if you agree!

I bumped the saturation and contrast, and dodged Erik's face a bit.

Corry · 11-21-2005, 08:43 AM

Anyone?

Alison · 11-21-2005, 08:46 AM

I like it a lot better than the original, gives it more "oomph" with the added contrast IMO.

11-18-2005, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Corry Flirtacious and Bodacious TPF Subscriber Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 20,676 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	ReShoot I did a reshoot of the pics I did last week of Erik and I. I only have time to post one right now, but I'll post more when I get back. This is one of my favorites. __________________ To The Core ~~~~~ Baseball time is here again/ You can catch it all on WGN! So stamp your feet and clap your hands/ Chicago Cubs got the greatest fans! We’re singing now . . . Go, Cubs, go/ Go, Cubs, go! Hey, Chicago, what do you say/ The Cubs are gonna win today! ~~~~~

11-18-2005, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
AprilRamone TPF Junkie! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 1,283 My Photos Are OK to Edit	You don't smile with your teeth??? I think it looks good. Doing self portraits by yourself is hard enough, let alone with another person. __________________ My Website: http://www.apriloharephotography.com Three things can not long be hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth. -Confucious Find the truth, Free the West Memphis Three! www.wm3.org

11-18-2005, 03:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
AIRIC TPF Junkie! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Brooklin, Ontario, Canuckia Posts: 4,801 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Nice shot. You guys always look so happy together and in love. Eric __________________ Stay Focused

11-18-2005, 06:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Corry Flirtacious and Bodacious TPF Subscriber Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 20,676 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Quote: Originally Posted by tkme4ard um is that your bra showing? I'm sorry that bothers me .. LOL where is a blushing icon? Haha...no, not my bra..it's the tank top I wear under that shirt...it was actually supposed to be showing just a bit more. I'll post more up in a bit... I just got home. __________________ To The Core ~~~~~ Baseball time is here again/ You can catch it all on WGN! So stamp your feet and clap your hands/ Chicago Cubs got the greatest fans! We’re singing now . . . Go, Cubs, go/ Go, Cubs, go! Hey, Chicago, what do you say/ The Cubs are gonna win today! ~~~~~

11-18-2005, 06:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Corry Flirtacious and Bodacious TPF Subscriber Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 20,676 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Quote: Originally Posted by AIRIC Nice shot. You guys always look so happy together and in love. Eric Thank you! I like hearing that! Quote: Originally Posted by AprilRamone You don't smile with your teeth??? I think it looks good. Doing self portraits by yourself is hard enough, let alone with another person. No..when I was younger I was a REEEALLY late at losing my teeth (I was in HIGH SCHOOL before I lost my top front teeth)....and I was always ashamed and embarrassed...so I still usually don't smile with my teeth. (Erik sure has a nice smile though, eh? ) Oh, and by the way...this is a reshoot from the day we did this. This was the only pose that I could find that I really liked, but the lighting and everything else sucked that day...so...all of these shots are the same pose, with some zoomed in closer. I'll post the original one for last week from reference, and I'll post the others as soon as I get them edited and resized. Last week: When I post the others I would like your opinion on which one is best. __________________ To The Core ~~~~~ Baseball time is here again/ You can catch it all on WGN! So stamp your feet and clap your hands/ Chicago Cubs got the greatest fans! We’re singing now . . . Go, Cubs, go/ Go, Cubs, go! Hey, Chicago, what do you say/ The Cubs are gonna win today! ~~~~~ Last edited by Corry; 11-18-2005 at 06:14 PM.

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11-18-2005, 03:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
tkme4ard Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 133	um is that your bra showing? I'm sorry that bothers me .. LOL where is a blushing icon?

11-18-2005, 07:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Corry Flirtacious and Bodacious TPF Subscriber Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 20,676 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Ok...here they are....all very similar, but thanks to me not liking the way I look EVER, I think they're all bad! So...help me out, k? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 And here's one of just Erik, taken when I was adjusting settings. I like it. I'm having it printed, and I'm gonna give one to his Mom. __________________ To The Core ~~~~~ Baseball time is here again/ You can catch it all on WGN! So stamp your feet and clap your hands/ Chicago Cubs got the greatest fans! We’re singing now . . . Go, Cubs, go/ Go, Cubs, go! Hey, Chicago, what do you say/ The Cubs are gonna win today! ~~~~~ Last edited by Corry; 11-18-2005 at 07:55 PM.

11-18-2005, 08:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Alison Swiss Army Friend TPF Subscriber Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: TX Posts: 9,472 My Photos Are OK to Edit	I think the very first one you posted is my favorite expression wise. Big difference in your lighting from the one last week as well. I think you're on the right track using more natural light, but the light still seems a bit flat to me. What was your set up lighting wise for these?

11-18-2005, 08:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Corry Flirtacious and Bodacious TPF Subscriber Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 20,676 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Window light coming in from one side, and two peices of foam core boards, a small one right in front, and a bigger one off to the side slightly as reflectors. __________________ To The Core ~~~~~ Baseball time is here again/ You can catch it all on WGN! So stamp your feet and clap your hands/ Chicago Cubs got the greatest fans! We’re singing now . . . Go, Cubs, go/ Go, Cubs, go! Hey, Chicago, what do you say/ The Cubs are gonna win today! ~~~~~

11-18-2005, 09:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
Alison Swiss Army Friend TPF Subscriber Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: TX Posts: 9,472 My Photos Are OK to Edit	I think you might have more depth to the photos if you get rid of the one in front and position the one on the side as a fill to the window light. Hard to say without being there to actually see it, but it might be worth a shot. Like I said though, this lighting is a huge improvement over the last set!

11-18-2005, 09:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
Corry Flirtacious and Bodacious TPF Subscriber Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 20,676 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Thanks Alison! I will try that. My thinking on putting one in front was to eliminate shadows, like around the eyes...but maybe I eliminated them too much then? __________________ To The Core ~~~~~ Baseball time is here again/ You can catch it all on WGN! So stamp your feet and clap your hands/ Chicago Cubs got the greatest fans! We’re singing now . . . Go, Cubs, go/ Go, Cubs, go! Hey, Chicago, what do you say/ The Cubs are gonna win today! ~~~~~

11-18-2005, 09:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
elsaspet Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 4,062 My Photos Are OK to Edit	I love the first one too Cory! You guys look so happy.

11-18-2005, 10:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
Christie Photo Oh well. TPF Subscriber Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kankakee, IL Posts: 4,795	Oh, wow. What a wonderful improvement in lighting! Alison... you really think this is too flat? I do agree with the posing advice. It's nealy always better to pose a couple without lining ups the heads, one right over the other. If you put him in black too, you're gonna like the results even more. You've gotta be pleased with the difference! Very nice. -Pete __________________ Limitless undying love which shines around me like a million suns; It calls me on and on...

11-18-2005, 11:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
craig TPF Junkie! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Winchester, CA U.S.A Posts: 4,769	Good work!!! It is clear you guys are in love. The shadows on your face and the lack of light on Eric's is a little tough. Could be the light was a little too directional. Personally I like to position the fall off on the chin and cheek bones. __________________ Come in below me. http://craigblankphotography.viewbook.com/

11-19-2005, 06:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
Alison Swiss Army Friend TPF Subscriber Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: TX Posts: 9,472 My Photos Are OK to Edit	Quote: Originally Posted by Christie Photo Oh, wow. What a wonderful improvement in lighting! Alison... you really think this is too flat? I do agree with the posing advice. It's nealy always better to pose a couple without lining ups the heads, one right over the other. If you put him in black too, you're gonna like the results even more. Maybe flat isn't the right word, something just seems a little off to me. Could just be the time of day too, perhaps morning or later afternoon light would bring a different feel. Or, maybe even just a little PS work to add some contrast or softer colors. I too agree about the clothing, if you both dressed in a similar color that will change the look a lot. But really, this is by far your best work Corry!

11-19-2005, 08:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
Corry Flirtacious and Bodacious TPF Subscriber Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 20,676 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Thanks everyone! I was debating which of his sweaters to have him wear...he doesn't have a black one, but maybe I should have used the green one he has. It's easier to set up the studio nowadays, so maybe I'll be able to convince him to to yet another re-shoot in the future! (I can here the deep breath, the hesitation, and the 'fine' now! ) __________________ To The Core ~~~~~ Baseball time is here again/ You can catch it all on WGN! So stamp your feet and clap your hands/ Chicago Cubs got the greatest fans! We’re singing now . . . Go, Cubs, go/ Go, Cubs, go! Hey, Chicago, what do you say/ The Cubs are gonna win today! ~~~~~

11-19-2005, 07:18 PM	#17 (permalink)
Corry Flirtacious and Bodacious TPF Subscriber Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 20,676 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	I did an edit on the first pic I posted in this thread, and I like it a lot better...lemme know if you agree! I bumped the saturation and contrast, and dodged Erik's face a bit. __________________ To The Core ~~~~~ Baseball time is here again/ You can catch it all on WGN! So stamp your feet and clap your hands/ Chicago Cubs got the greatest fans! We’re singing now . . . Go, Cubs, go/ Go, Cubs, go! Hey, Chicago, what do you say/ The Cubs are gonna win today! ~~~~~

11-21-2005, 08:43 AM	#18 (permalink)
Corry Flirtacious and Bodacious TPF Subscriber Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 20,676 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit	Anyone? __________________ To The Core ~~~~~ Baseball time is here again/ You can catch it all on WGN! So stamp your feet and clap your hands/ Chicago Cubs got the greatest fans! We’re singing now . . . Go, Cubs, go/ Go, Cubs, go! Hey, Chicago, what do you say/ The Cubs are gonna win today! ~~~~~

11-21-2005, 08:46 AM	#19 (permalink)
Alison Swiss Army Friend TPF Subscriber Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: TX Posts: 9,472 My Photos Are OK to Edit	I like it a lot better than the original, gives it more "oomph" with the added contrast IMO.