Not so senior senior shoot.

[JasonLambert]

So I have my first senior shoot on Sunday and have been looking for nice places to shoot in. This was taken in a cemetery.

I'm also trying to get the hang of my new 430EX II and bouncing it. I am loving it so far!

 

[LCARSx32]

Nice shot! Cute kid, too.

I noticed the sky is blown out. But, oddly enough, it works for me. We'll have to see what others think. You did a good job with the fill light. It's very natural looking.

Kudos.

 

[LaFoto]

Awww. The cutest "senior" ever!

Isn't it nice of her to come along and check out locations with you - AND pose for you so you can test your new 430EXII?

And, indeed, that bit of blown sky in the background doesn't matter at all. It all looks really natural!

 

[Derrel]

Great balance of flash and daylight Jason. I have been impressed with how much effort you've been putting in to your shoots lately. It looks like you are really on a major upward trajectory with your off-camera lighting skills and your results, and your work overall is getting better and better-fast! Way to go man! Oh, and congratulations on selecting the correct camera orientation for THAT specific location: the tall arches in the background virtually demand a vertical camera orientation to make visual sense out of the scene.

 

[JasonLambert]

Thank you all so much... I have been working hard and putting a lot of hours into learning all that I can. My camera bag is my security blanket and is never far from my side. The sky was blown out and I wasn't sure what to do with it. It was so overcast today and the sky was light gray and very bright.

Here are a few more from today.

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4. The small sliver of bright sky is killing me in this one... Forgot to remove it in pp. This shoot, btw, was the first time I didn't have to do anything with the exposure in pp. All that I did in these were minor crops and add a bit of vibrant to help the colors pop.

 

[LaFoto]

Awww, I'm sure no true senior can compete with THIS model of yours!!!

 

[JasonLambert]

Awww, I'm sure no true senior can compete with THIS model of yours!!!

lol.... I couldn't believe how well she did for this.

 

[supraman215]

I'd love to know what you use to bounce the flash off outdoors.

 

[JasonLambert]

I'd love to know what you use to bounce the flash off outdoors.

White board that my wife is holding.

 

[MohaimenK]

I'd love to know what you use to bounce the flash off outdoors.

White board that my wife is holding.

Have you also looked at the shoot through umbrella and/or a soft box as well? Your pics are very well done and always enjoy them. I hope you do really well in your shots. I'm anxious to see them. Very cute kid btw! :thumbup:

 

[JasonLambert]

Have you also looked at the shoot through umbrella and/or a soft box as well? Your pics are very well done and always enjoy them. I hope you do really well in your shots. I'm anxious to see them. Very cute kid btw! :thumbup:

Ya, I need to get a trigger and get the 430 off camera first. I use shoot through umbrellas with my hot lights. see setup here.

 

[sam_justice]

Lovely shot, whereabouts was the board being held?

 

[pbelarge]

Jason

"All in the family"

You better hope she doesn't start charging you soon. :mrgreen: