She's a natural!

[JPmkV]

Well.. flash is not always the answer. You are the artist, do what you want. Charlie is right though, the subject is underexposed. Don't be afraid blowing the background if you choose not to use a flash.

I think this photo is pretty decent though. I have no doubt in my mind you can work on the RAW a little more and it will look awesome. I just wish the composition was better.

Thanks for the input! Maybe she'll be willing to model a little more so I can practice :mrgreen:

Also, are you using UV filter?

No I didn't, but I do have one. I just have yet to think to use it. I'm having so much fun, and a lot of my shots are very spontaneous so I don't have the thought process to switch lenses or filters. However, I'm going to start experimenting more. :thumbup:

If you want it to still look more natural, a reflector is better than a fill flash in my opinion.

Natural is key to me. What is a reflector, like a mirror that attaches to the camera??

 

[Ballistics]

Impact 5-in-1 Collapsible Circular Reflector Disc - R1132 B&H

 

[JPmkV]

Impact 5-in-1 Collapsible Circular Reflector Disc - R1132 B&H

That's awesome, thanks for sharing! :thumbup:

 

[cgipson1]

The trick to using a reflector is the available light...... easy to use too, just move it around and watch the light on her face.

 

[cepwin]

Yeah, I have to agree...nice pose and composition/focus on her eyes....with the right flash you[ll have a great shot.

 

[TMBPhotography]

a UV filter will work inside a building? I thought the point of it was to filter out UV rays from the sun?

 

[cgipson1]

a UV filter will work inside a building? I thought the point of it was to filter out UV rays from the sun?

Did you know that you do not NEED a UV filter on a Digital camera? They were designed for film, which needed them... Digital sensors don't! They are a waste of time.. and can lower image quality and cause all sorts of artifacts! They do "protect" the lens.. but so does an Clear Filter (if you have to have a filter!) :0

The excessive lens flare was probably why Schwetty brought it up!

 

[JPmkV]

The trick to using a reflector is the available light...... easy to use too, just move it around and watch the light on her face.

I'll remember that. :thumbup:

Yeah, I have to agree...nice pose and composition/focus on her eyes....with the right flash you[ll have a great shot.

Thank you very much!

a UV filter will work inside a building? I thought the point of it was to filter out UV rays from the sun?

I think the only reason it would be useful in this shot is because of the sun is shinning through the window directly into the lens.

 

[JPmkV]

Did you know that you do not NEED a UV filter on a Digital camera? They were designed for film, which needed them... Digital sensors don't! They are a waste of time.. and can lower image quality and cause all sorts of artifacts! They do "protect" the lens.. but so does an Clear Filter (if you have to have a filter!) :0

Disregard what I said, and listen to this guy! :mrgreen:

 

[Ron Evers]

Fill flash is your friend. Flare + fill = sb600 placed behind subject, pop up flash for fill. by NOLA_2T, on Flickr

Oh, how I want to level that picture.

 

[TMBPhotography]

a UV filter will work inside a building? I thought the point of it was to filter out UV rays from the sun?

Did you know that you do not NEED a UV filter on a Digital camera? They were designed for film, which needed them... Digital sensors don't! They are a waste of time.. and can lower image quality and cause all sorts of artifacts! They do "protect" the lens.. but so does an Clear Filter (if you have to have a filter!)

what about an HDR?

 

[cgipson1]

a UV filter will work inside a building? I thought the point of it was to filter out UV rays from the sun?

Did you know that you do not NEED a UV filter on a Digital camera? They were designed for film, which needed them... Digital sensors don't! They are a waste of time.. and can lower image quality and cause all sorts of artifacts! They do "protect" the lens.. but so does an Clear Filter (if you have to have a filter!)

what about an HDR?

What are you asking?? Do you need a UV filter with HDR photography? NO! You don't need a UV filter with Digital ever (unless it is needed to achieve an effect you want.. like major reflective artifacts!) lol!

Or are you asking if you could use an HDR filter (which is software.. and has nothing to do with getting a good photograph in camera... as it is part of PP)

 

[TMBPhotography]

I thought an HDR was a lens that goes on the camera....?

 

[cgipson1]

I thought an HDR was a lens that goes on the camera....?

HDR stands for High Dynamic Range.. and is an acronym used to describe the process of taking multiple shots at different exposures and then fusing them, to compensate for a sensor's lack of dynamic range....

High dynamic range imaging - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[TMBPhotography]

yeah, I'm an idiot. Thinking of something else.