Help needed on photoshoot

[Michaelintraining]

Hey guys, haven't been on here in a long while it's been a busy few months. Just finished my as and a level photography but need some help. I'm doing a photoshoot of my friends biking and just need some advice. The only equipment i have is my camera (Sony A200) a tripod and a flash. My pictures to dat have been of an okay standard but i really would like to step it up. I realise that an equipment upgrade is highly needed but i don't have the funds right now. So if any of you have any hints/tips please feel free to let me know. Here is an image of mine and an image of a pro photographer.
My Image

Pro Image

Thanks again guys

 

[sleist]

The pro is using an ultra wide angle lens - Tokina 11-16 is my guess.

A nice piece of glass and the ultra wide angle adds a bit of interest to the shot.
Looks like there might be some fill flash as well to capture the foreground.

I don't get any exif data from your pic so it's hard to really compare. What lens are you using?
Also, did you photoshop the arms? It looks air brushed.

 

[Aye-non Oh-non Imus]

So if any of you have any hints/tips please feel free to let me know. Here is an image of mine and an image of a pro photographer.

Between those two........

• Timing
• Lighting

Also, please note that if you are not the copyright holder or have permission from the copyright holder, you should provide a link.

 

[Michaelintraining]

Sorry guy's here's the photographers web page.
http://j-brantley.pinkbike.com/
Yeah he is edited. I was looking at Dave Hill's work for my course and i had to try and recreate his style of image.

I'm using the stock 18 - 70 mm lens off my sony

Here's the exif data
Exposure Time = 1/125"
F Number = F9
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 800
Exif Version = Version 2.21
Date Time Original = 2010-03-21 12:47:54
Date Time Digitized = 2010-03-21 12:47:54
Brightness Value = 4.87 BV
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Max Aperture Value = F4.99
Metering Mode = Spot
Light Source = Daylight
Flash = Flash fired, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 30mm

 

[Big_Pink_Snapper]

According to the exif, no flash was used.. Unless it was off camera?

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 50D
Lens: 11-16mm
Image Date: 2010-03-21 16:22:42 -0700
Focal Length: 14.0mm
Aperture: f/4.5
Exposure Time: 0.0040 s (1/250)
ISO equiv: 200
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Manual
Flash Fired: No (Manual)
Color Space: sRGB
Photographer: QT Photographer

 

[sleist]

According to the exif, no flash was used.. Unless it was off camera?

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 50D
Lens: 11-16mm
Image Date: 2010-03-21 16:22:42 -0700
Focal Length: 14.0mm
Aperture: f/4.5
Exposure Time: 0.0040 s (1/250)
ISO equiv: 200
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Manual
Flash Fired: No (Manual)
Color Space: sRGB
Photographer: QT Photographer

My exif reader says the same thing, but look at the sun's location and look at the lighting in front of the bike. If it's not a flash, then it's some other form of lighting.

It ain't natural sunlight ...

 

[reznap]

Look at the hard shadow of his arm on his pantleg. Flash from up high pointing down.

Almost looks like he was pasted in there too... might be a composite image. Who knows these days.

 

[sleist]

Almost looks like he was pasted in there too... might be a composite image. Who knows these days.

You might be right.

 

[KmH]

Also, please note that if you are not the copyright holder or have permission from the copyright holder, you should provide a link.

Sorry guy's here's the photographers web page.
j-brantley on Pinkbike

Post a link to the photograph, instead of stealing the other photographers image and posting it here.

Didn't they not cover this issue in your A level photography courses?