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[DanOstergren28 4]

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[terri36 7]

An irresistible location - no wonder it's popular! Great set, although I do see what you're saying about the somewhat routine posing. Still, he looks great, and having a happy client is the objective.

Whoever this guy's SO may be, they're going to be in love with #9. Great shot!

Hearing about the decline of Gary, IN is painful. In its heyday it was the celebratory subject of a song in The Music Man.

 

[DanOstergren28 4]

An irresistible location - no wonder it's popular! Great set, although I do see what you're saying about the somewhat routine posing. Still, he looks great, and having a happy client is the objective.

Whoever this guy's SO may be, they're going to be in love with #9. Great shot!

Hearing about the decline of Gary, IN is painful. In its heyday it was the celebratory subject of a song in The Music Man.

Thank you. It really is a sad sight to see. In neighborhoods you see houses collapsing in on themselves all over the place, graffiti everywhere, and you can see that most roads aren't taken care of. Abandoned businesses on all main thoroughfares, and much of downtown in ruins, especially buildings that housed things such as auditoriums and schools. This isn't to say all of the city is abandoned, as there were still open restaurants and other businesses, but there weren't many. There is a particular sign pointing into a neighborhood directing you to the Jackson 5 house, but I haven't had a chance yo go look yet. I have been curious to know what condition that house is in, but a quick google search tells me that it has been well maintained. Kind of sad when you compare it to how unmaintained much of the rest of the city and suburbs are.

 

[smoke665]

wasn’t particularly inventive with the posing.

What in the world are you talking about? Number 6 is over the top good with it's framing within a frame! 2,3, and 7 are solid seconds. I didn't get 5, sorry. Sometimes the subject gives you the pose without much direction, accept the gift!

 

[DanOstergren28 4]

What in the world are you talking about? Number 6 is over the top good with it's framing within a frame! 2,3, and 7 are solid seconds. I didn't get 5, sorry. Sometimes the subject gives you the pose without much direction, accept the gift!

I appreciate that a lot. I just wish in general I had thought to give him more direction with the posing with the guitar so we could get some variety with how he posed with it.

I agree with you on 5. He was really into it though lol.

 

[snowbear118 49]

#6 Nominated for POTM.

 

[smoke665]

I just wish in general I had thought to give him more direction with the posing with the guita

IMO it depends on the subject, some people left alone can show a more spontaneous side, some become more conscientious and stiff when you give them direction, finally there are those that are like putty you can mold at will. I find the most difficult part of location shots is my declining short term memory, I don't do well, unless 1. I've laid eyes on the location first, 2. I've planned my shot list, and 3. written it down, so I can remember.

Only tiny niggle with the exception of #5 is that just a tad more light in the eye sockets might have been beneficial, but that's always a struggle in ambient portraits. I've not been overly pleased with a reflector recently, unless I'm able to work in close. I've been experimenting with off camera speedlight (bare, modified & with CC Gels) in HSS and as fill only, with some promising results. I also have a Gary Fong Light Sphere, that I've seen others use with good success, but mastering it still eludes me.

 

[DanOstergren28 4]

#6 Nominated for POTM.

Thank you!