Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n Roll. (8 photos).

[honoryourlife]

Disclaimer: No ACTUAL drugs were used. Flour, multi-vitamins, etc.

Let me know what you think of the set. I'm aware of the faults. Light fall off, missing patches on the wall, cups, etc.

I used a Canon 5DII, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8, Polarizer Filter and a Canon 580EXII Speedlite. (I was too lazy to bother with my lighting).

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So basically tell me what you think of the set so far; what you like, don't like, etc.

It was just a practice shoot for some band promo's, that I'm doing for my band. (the guy in the photos and I's band) Photos of me will make an appearance in the set some time soon.

(I don't use drugs of any kind, I have in my past. But its been over 4 years!!! ).

Basically, the shoot was to explain some feelings/experiences that have happened in my life and my past drug usage. The pile of "cocaine" (flour), was similar to the one that was often at parties I held.

DRUGS ARE BAD.

Anyways, I hope ya'll like the photos and will take em for what they are. ART.

 

[blackrose89]

Where did you find my high school snapshots? Haha just kidding!!! Very dark. Not that's a bad thing.

 

[Kbarredo]

You need some better lighting. There's alot of lost detail in the darkness

 

[honoryourlife]

Where did you find my high school snapshots? Haha just kidding!!!

The internet, holds many secrets.

One can find them all, if one looks hard enough.

This has been my first post in ages, holy man.

 

[honoryourlife]

You need some better lighting. There's alot of lost detail in the darkness

Oh I know, but I think the light fall off works well for this set. Like I said, I was too lazy to set-up my lights. So I just went with the 580EXII, bounced it and called it a night.

I got the effect I wanted. So really, it works out. As far as I am concerned.

But thank you for your time/input! I really appreciate it.

 

[Robin Usagani]

What would the CP filter do?

 

[honoryourlife]

What would the CP filter do?

I just never take it off of my 24-70mm, that's all.

I know, that you know what a CP filter is for.

 

[Robin Usagani]

CP is very dark man. Why would you want it on all the time. Why bother getting a fast glass?

 

[Josh66]

I know, that you know what a CP filter is for.

Do you know?

I see a lot of people leaving a CPL on all the time because "the guy at the camera store said you should". In low light situations, like these, all it's doing is robbing you of light that you need.

 

[honoryourlife]

CP is very dark man. Why would you want it on all the time. Why bother getting a fast glass?

I just forget about it. That's all.

I know, that you know what a CP filter is for.

Do you know?

I see a lot of people leaving a CPL on all the time because "the guy at the camera store said you should". In low light situations, like these, all it's doing is robbing you of light that you need.

No one told me anything, I just forget about it. That's all.

Its not really a huge deal, the photos still look alright with it on.

Maybe I'll take it off, or maybe I'll keep it on.

Who knows, who cares.

 

[cgipson1]

I used a Canon 5DII, Canon 24-70mm f/2.8, Polarizer Filter and a Canon 580EXII Speedlite. (I was too lazy to bother with my lighting).

cool set! I think the lighting matches the mood you wanted... but you could have done better, and you know it! lol! Too Lazy.. what kind of excuse is that, man!

 

[radiorickm]

[No one told me anything, I just forget about it. That's all.

Its not really a huge deal, the photos still look alright with it on.

Maybe I'll take it off, or maybe I'll keep it on.

Who knows, who cares.[/QUOTE]


Well, if you don't, then why are you even seeking critique? In this case, the CPF did NOT add anything productive to the photos????????

 

[kousPhoto]

I liked the pose in number three. Maybe a couple shots from the perspective of the cocaine? I thought your models were pretty, but they did not look "high" after the "cocaine".... Overall I liked them.

 

[o hey tyler]

On the first run through, I didn't even notice that the girl was doing "cocaine". This is due to the very inadequate lighting. I know you say "I was too lazy to set up my lights", but because of that, your message was literally lost in the darkness in some of your shots. The CPL only exacerbated the underexposure. You also said "The photos look alright with [the CPL] on", which is your opinion, and apparently not held by the other posters.

In shot #4, I can barely tell what she's holding. Is it an axe? It might as well be a broom, because the axe head blends in with the underexposure.

It almost looks like you used pop-up flash on these due to the harsh shadows behind the subjects.

I'm not at all sure what's going on in #3.

The missing patches on the wall, and the cups should probably be the least of your worries. I'd work on the fundamentals of exposure, and composition prior to fine tuning your scenes.

If you wanted C&C, you should at least have the mindset to not refute everything everyone critiques.

But I guess since you "got the effect you wanted" it doesn't matter what other, more experienced members may have to say.

 

[Felix0890]

Looks like another case of "i went ahead and bought really expensive gear so please tell me how good my crappy pictures are." Haven't seen one on here in ages!