 Debby A. Tabb |
JUST STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE BUSINESS OF #18 STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY #17 STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY PART #17
Grab a cup of coffee(or...) and catch up and join us, here are the other links: PART #6: PART #7:http://www.betterphoto.com/forms/qnaDetail.php?threadID=20455 PART # 8: PART #9 PART #10: PART#11: PART#12: Part #13: Part #14: Part #15: Part #16: Part # 17
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Laura E. OConnor |
I'm here. Going to tend to the kids. I'll be back later when they're napping. I have a TON of sizing and ordering to get done today!
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Kristy L. Hargis |
I have got to go out for a while & I am going to do some pictures of my daughter again today!! So stay tuned for more pics!! Hopefully I will get perfect lighting!! TTYL
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Leon J. Dubitz |
thought I would post it up here to just in cas some one missed it! Thanks Debby! Naturaly the main focus is on the product. She would like various poses showing the diferent sides and teh back also some close up shots of the quality of the stitching and the for those little things you cant quite see with a full body shot. From what she tells that is the main focus, all about the clothing. the style of clothing is comparable to say gucci or prada. most of the clothing is darker, black, medium blue, light and darker grey, some white blouses and jackets. hopefully this helps! The owner has been showin me other fashion sites and what she has in mind for posing the model to show different aspects of the clothing. As I said any and all tips and tricks is most appreciated! take care everyone!
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Debby A. Tabb |
Thank You Leon, Do you have any lights at all-and if so what? and if not what is your price range?
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Tonya Cozart |
Debby, glad to see the thread going on, and glad to see the other threads as well, maybe both things will work together for the good! Laura...good to see you again too. So glad you have a TON of sizing and ordering to do, what a good thing! Debby, good deal on the lighting! Thanks
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Melissa Farnsworth |
Hey everyone!! I am home today with sick kids but I think are much better now! Anyway I am finally taking pics of my sis-in-law this weekend. She is the one that is preggo and wants me to create some sort of time line for her. She is about 14 weeks right now and is really showing. I wanted to ask Laura about your maternity package that you offer. Do you try to do the same poses when they come back each time to show the difference of how their belly is growing? I am just trying to think of some different poses for her to do that we can do each time.
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Debby A. Tabb |
Tonya, test your backlight at it's lowest setting first-then move it up is nessisary. Good Morning Melissa, I am sorry the kids are sick. I know Laura has some of her maternity packages on her web site. you might check thos eout till she gets back-I know she is still trying to get that HUGH order she got out.
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Laura E. OConnor |
HI, Melissa! So sorry that your kiddos are sick!! I hope everyone is better sooN! I haven't done one like that yet actually. Yes, for the full maternity package, I had planned to have her pick a pose from the first session and repeat it throughout the following sessions, in addition to other poses in the full-length sessions to really show the pregnancy's progression. I'd suggest a 3/4 or full side view to really get the definition of the belly.
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Leon J. Dubitz |
I have no lights at all and would have to either rent or buy. I have been looking around at various places to rent and the best I have found so far ithink anyway is here http://www.donsphoto.com/product.php?mcat=d3&scat=D14&tcat=&pid=1191 seems like an alright deal and has everything I dont have! Thing is as soon as I do this shoot I know im gonna be hooke and be buyin equipment right after!!! hehehehe! But truly, thanks for all the info and advice so far.
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Debby A. Tabb |
Ok Leon, how about watching this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7591385170&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 this is a wonderful deal!! though I forgot it is pick up and I don't know where you are.
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Leon J. Dubitz |
Hey Debby!! you are so right that would be perfect!! Unfortunately I live in canada. and to get it from PA, yeah not so much! So how much lighting should I be looking for? what would be a reasonable set up to start out with?
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Leon J. Dubitz |
I have been lookin thru ebay and was curious if this set up would an alright starter? http://cgi.ebay.com/3-FLASH-STROBES-330W-2-SOFTBOX-3-STANDS-3-BACKS-NEW_W0QQitemZ7590648489QQcategoryZ30088QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
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Debby A. Tabb |
I am sorry Leon, we have already had someone very un happy with these. With lighting you really do get what you pay for. if you email me I will send you, some emails on quality studio equiptment. next stop Briteck or Photogenic. you can try 3 lights and 2 reflectoers. if this person really wants to get quaility maybe they would help you get into the proper lighting to do a great job for them each and every time.
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Leon J. Dubitz |
Thats wicked Debby!!! You rock so much! I appreciate that reccommendation. I have been speakin with the owner and she actually is willing to work out something with me. nice! This is so exciting to try new things!!
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Leon J. Dubitz |
how bout this little set up http://cgi.ebay.com/Britek-Pro-3-Light-Traveling-Studio-Lighting-Kit_W0QQitemZ7592170875QQcategoryZ30087QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Danielle E. Rutter |
I just took a photo of my whole family over the weekend. There's 10 of us. And I didn't take into consideration the 8x10 cropping problem. I actually have a coupon for a free 16x20 and I already bought the frame so I have no options. That has to be the size. But I have next to no cropping room. The only thing I can think of is to put a border around it but the border would be so unproportional I'm afraid it wouldn't look good. Does anybody have any suggestions? Also, if you could tell me if the coloring looks off, that would be really helpful. I have no flexibility with lighting because all I've got is an external flash on my camera. I tweaked it a bit in PS and I thought this looked good but I don't really have a developed eye for that yet. Thanks!!
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Brenda M. Wolfensberger |
I'm here! Just working on setting up my mini-studio to take those pics of my daughter & her friend. I'll post later! I'm so grateful to Debby, Liza & Laura for their time & effort to help all of us! I personally understand the need to pop in and out due to family obligiations. I feel like I'm out more than I'm in... but I'm so glad to find you all when I can be "IN". Take care everyone!
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Debby A. Tabb |
I am sorry every one I am so glad to see you all! I am just not feeling well-I know again....... Danielle, Liza will probubly have some suggestions for you- she has stepped out for a bit-but if you write her a line and tell her you posted this, she has been working on some new tools that sound like they will help alot. I can't wait to see them. Leon, NO sorry again- not even enough power.
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Liza M. Franco |
Hi Danielle, today is a busy day, but I will try to type out the how-to's when I get back in. There is a way to give you more background, don't despair. I have done this to more pictures than I care to admit. Debby, I had so many interuptions earlier when I was typing out a post for #17 that there were a bunch of responses I hadn't even seen that had come through, like the new thread for one. So, let the fun continue folks, #18 can you believe it?
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Christine Herr |
Hello everyone - glad to see this thread still going! Debby - Sorry to hear you're not feeling well, hope you're better soon! Laura - Haven't seen you around for a while - you must be very busy. I keep checking your gallery on your website and your work is so good! Glad to see your business is going so well! I'm hoping to be there one day soon! :-) Leon - welcome to a fellow Canadian! where abouts are you? I had a newborn shoot last night with the couple that I did my first maternity shoot with. It went ok, don't know that I am really happy with what I took. I hvae to remember to slow down and not to rush. When you're doing newborn shoots, do you find that pics with clothing first works or without clothing? This was the second one I've done and both times I started out with the baby unclothed and each time the baby was very unhappy, crying, etc. Not sure if it's the shoot or just a coincidence!
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Danielle E. Rutter |
Christine - I'm not terribly experienced but I've worked with a LOT of babies (I take newborn photos in the hospital actually). Generally, they hate being naked. I took my nephew's photo when he was 2 weeks old (it's in my gallery) and he was naked but he had a blanket over him so he was warm. Then I got more shots when he was asleep. I would suggest that if they are clothed, you tell the parents that, unless it's an unusually large baby, they wear premie clothes. Otherwise the clothes look ridiculous and way too big. Premie clothes fit a lot more babies than most people think and they usually look the best. If they don't have any, then I'd recommend a simple onesie. Nothing too complicated. And if only everybody in the hospital knew that, I wouldn't end up with so many stupid looking photos. :) I recently had somebody give me an outfit for a 3-6 month old... for their newborn! It's just cause most people look at baby clothes and think "there's no way anything could ever be that small" and so they buy big. Okay now I'm rambling. There's my 2 cents. :)
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Christine Herr |
Thanks Danielle. Both these babies were pretty tiny too!
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Leon J. Dubitz |
Debby ...i cant even tell you how much I ppreciate those links you sent me. Opened my eyes to so many possibilities and gave some really good insight into buying gear.I hope you are feeling better soon. Hey christine, im from edmonton ab, and you? my client and I are still workin out the finer details of the buying of equipment, hehehe! I think right now she is still stuck on renting, but why when she will need it again down the road? anyway my negotiating skills hopefully will be enough! lol! take care all I be back to check in later! www.undergroundphotography.ca
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Tonya Cozart |
I am no expert, but on the newborn shots, I think the main thing is warmth. My first one was with a friend of mine and her baby. I cranked the heat up in my house to have it nice and toasty. we did diaper and naked shots, and some with her covered with a blankt. I think the main thing is to keep them warm and to do it when they are fed and sleepy. We had to take many breaks to hold her, sooth her, and bundle her up, she is a preemie and particulary cold natured, so we got really hot, especially working, but it was worth it, cause the pics turned out great. With kids of any age, you just have to follow their lead.
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Christine Herr |
You're right with the heat, I thought it was warm enough but must not have been. Next time I'll make sure it's really warm. Thanks!
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Amber Bigelow |
Yeah! I'm so excited this thread is still going! I just happen to look back at it and saw you were all still posting and it made my day! Well, my kids are feeling better, but now I have a sinus infection! Isn't that how it always works! LOL Christine, I have a 4 mo old and when I did her pictures, I started with clothed pictures, then got her naked, fed and changed her and cuddled her until she slept, then with a warm house took the naked pictures. I also tried a heating pad to warm up the spot where she'd be, then removed it right before I put her down and that helps keep them alseep when you put them down because sometimes the fabric or whatever they'll be on is a bit chilly. It takes patience because she'd wake up and I'd have to cuddle and put her back to sleep, but it's worth the work. I got some cute ones of her. Good luck!
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Brenda M. Wolfensberger |
I took some pics of my daughter inside & out. Of course the ones outside turned out the best! Here are a few of the indoor, original & PS fixed. I only have to softbox lights, I had one at 3 position eye level; the other was at 7 above their heads. I didn't have a back light, so I took a lamp from my son's room and adjusted it to hit the backdrop. haha Oh, and I couldn't get enough distance between them and me... so this was the best I could get.
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Chris Van Antwerp |
Needed to check in real quick before the thread got a mile long. Did the Wrestling team shoot. Not as many kids as I thought. I learned though that my lights might not be powerful enough for group shots. I hope that is not the case. Do you think I can get enough throw out of two Alien Bee B800s. I'll post those in a while. I need to go to a fiends house to help him with some Anti Virus software and a firewall. I haven't even looked at the pics of the team yet so I'll let you know. By the way the cheer team only has two harleys to work with. My wife and I came up with some Ideas. Will let you know how it goes tomorrow. Chris
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Amber Bigelow |
Debby - Hope you're feeling better soon! Brenda, you did good. The two of them together on the floor was a great shot. Looked a little blurry, but that is probably my monitor. In the mirror shot I would make them in focus in the mirror and out of focus in front. I bet they had fun!
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Sandra |
Laura, Liza, and Debby Thanks for #18, I have been at the hospital sence 5am and just walked though the door. Seeing this thread # 18 going on (like amber) HAS MADE MY DAY. Thanks Again. I've got to go , I've got some catching up to do.
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Nicole E. Rappaport |
i am here as well...yaaaayyy!! I am sooo happy this thread is still going! :) now to catch up... ;)
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Nicole E. Rappaport |
Debby...hope you feeling better soon!! Danielle, I like your family shot...i am going to be doing mine *hopefully* next week (waiting for my new lens to come in) and I like the all white, I just may give that a try! :) Brenda, cute photos...i really like the 2 of them on the floor however I think I like the lighting better in the original...it seems a little harsh in the corrected one (although this could just be a monitor issue)
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Lynell South |
Liza, If you don't mind me asking here, whow can I buy your template samples? I'm loving them!
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Lynell South |
lol. I meant how! Guess that was the combo where/how word.
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Liza M. Franco |
Thanks Lynell :) You can view them and purchase them through my website, lizafranco.com There is a category called Template Samples. Once you're in there you can click on a cd cover for an enlarged view. You can also view samples of what is on each cd by clicking on a button. You can purchase through paypal even if you don't have a paypal account. Let me know if you have any questions.
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Kristy L. Hargis |
I just wanted to say What great pictures Brenda!! Your daughter & her friend will cherish them for a long time!! You know I am looking into buying those templet things to! As they will make the PS time go by so much quicker!! LOL!! Oh yeah & great family pic Danielle!! Well I posted these on the other thread & they are in my gallery! I just wanted to know what every one thought of my bathing beauty!! LOL!!
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Chris Van Antwerp |
I tried to do this with the normal studio lighting settins of f/22, iso 200, 1/200 but I wasn't getting nearly enough light. So this image was taken with the following settings: f/13, ISO 400, 1/100 AWB. The main was at 5 1 foot above tallest guy and pointed down at chest full power. Fill was at 7 chest height(I think) of tallest guy, full power. I think that maybe the fill was pointed inward instead of straight on. Both were bounced into white umbrellas. PS editing included some exposure and shadow work in RAW. Then auto color faded to 36%, then smart sharpen, played abit w/red in selective color as well as neutrals. Not much major tweaking but this is the look I'd like to get with the camera nad not woth PS. I'm off to bed, please crituque my work. Thank you
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Lynell South |
Thank you Liza, I just purchased one and can't wait to use it! I'm so glad this thread is still going strong.
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Kristy L. Hargis |
Great work Chris!! Posing is really nice!! I agree with you the edited version is alot better! I was also going to ask you what type of the Alien bees do you have? I have the AB 400 & AB 800. Where they powerful enough for you group shot?? Great work though!! Kristy
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Chris Van Antwerp |
Kristy, thank you. I have two Alien Bee B800 and one B400. I used the 800s for this shot. I normally like to shoot at 200iso 1/200 so that there is no movement in the shot, but had to go to 400 and 1/100 f/13 to get the lighting right for this shot. I was shooting with white umbrellas, so I think that may have cut down on the light. Next time I might try silver or no umbrellas at all. I will post the cheer pics tonight. The thing I'm worried about for them is that it will be outside and as of right now it looks like the sun will be fairly bright this afternoon. I need to figure out how to place them so that they are not squinting into the sun or if I face them away from the sun, there are no shadows on their faces. I'm not sure if there is power close enogh to use my strobes(don't have power pack yet) or if I can get close enough to make my 580EX effective as a fill. ANY hints? From anybody. Thank you, Chris
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Kristy L. Hargis |
Chris, Did you have them at full power? You know you sholdnt have to use your stobes outside. Unless there is alot of cloud coverage. I would hope for some coverage. As those clouds act like a huge soft box for the sun itself. I know mt infomation isnt much, but I thought I would throw it in. I have never done a group shot that big yet!! LOL!! Good luck & I can;t wait to see the pics!! Kristy
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Debby A. Tabb |
Good Morning all, I sure hope I don't mess this post up. I went to bed so sick and woke up to my "better half"s Oh no I'm late!" he was supposed to be gone by 5:30. and then I had a really Good Friend surprize me with a project and so my poor little sick head is spinning!lol,lol Ok, I know I'm not all there on a regular day,lol,lol! Laura, be nice.....I hear you laughing. Brenda, really cute stuff!! I saw the out side ones as well aand really nice.
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Debby A. Tabb |
Oh an dLynell, YOu will LOVE those templetes! they are wonderful, and make things so easy. I use them at events.and Man has it made a difference.
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Debby A. Tabb |
Brenda, I looked at the other thread and the MIrror pictures are GREAT!!!!!! you did such a good job! I am so happy to see those-hey post them here for every one. and Kristen, the pink Collage is really cute!!!
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Debby A. Tabb |
Ok, Please I need your help! I am moving right along- but I thought I should get the opinion of all you talented people who have been going through all this. Here are the chapters in the new CD, please let me know if you feel it is complete or not. Those of you lurking Please your opinion means so much too.! "SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A PROFESSIONAL IN HOME STUDIO"THIS CD WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH SOME OF THE EQUIPTMENT THAT CAN BE HELPFULL TO YOU AND WHAT IT DOES. WITH CHAPTERS LIKE: THE ROOM YOU HAVE CHOOSEN. TRIPODS,SALON TOWERS AND ATTACHMENTS. BACKDROP SUPPORTS AND BACKDROPS. LIGHTINGUMBRELLAS, SOFT BOXES AND PARABOLIC REFLECTORS. POSING TABLES AND BABY POSERS. STOOLS AND ARM POSERS. PROPS. BASIC STUDIO SET UPS. PRESENTING YOUR PORTRAITS TO YOR CLIENT. A GALLERY OF BASIC POSES. LINKS THAT MAY HELP YOU WITH MORE INFORMATION. Ok really want your opinion.
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Brenda M. Wolfensberger |
I think those chapters seem to cover it all. I know they are the things I think and wonder about! Do you have a chapter or section of one about releases & contracts? That may be helpful as well. Thanks for your comments on the mirror shots. I didn't know if you meant the ones of my daughter or the ones of the model in black, so I'll post them both. :) I really liked the outdoor pics better than my indoor. But I don't have a great lighting system and I definately don't have space to get things set up correctly. According your to clock theroy I would need about 8ft from background to me and I just couldn't get that yesterday. I already moved furniture to get where I was. haha If I can find the bottom of my storage room again I may have space there! Take care!
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Chris Van Antwerp |
Kristy, yes I had them at full power. The only reason I would use a flash of strobe outside would be as a fill on the shadow side. If their backs are to the sun that means a shadow will be on their faces. Debby, I have gone back and looked at many years worth of this high schools wrestling team pictures, they NEVER smile for the team photo. As amatter of fact none of the kids smiled in the individual photos either. Something about that wrestling mentality. I even tried to make them smile, but they would have none of that. I understand what you are saying about being able to correct the photos but I would rather get it right and not have to rely on PS. Good news about the cheer team venue. It has changed to a place with a decnt background so I'll have something to work with. Wish me luck. Chris
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Amber Bigelow |
Brenda, I love the pic of your daughter looking down at the mirror. Kristy, adorable pictures! Debby, Looks like you have it covered. I agree with Brenda that a contract, release form section would be helpful. What about a quick advertising section, different things to offer your clients ie collages, frames, etc. Chris, I agree. Boy athletes don't like to smile. Good luck on the cheerleading shoot.
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Leon J. Dubitz |
hey everyone !! Really dig the mirror pics! nicely done! I know I saw it here before but icant seem to find them anymore maybe I missed em along the way but im lookin for the model release forms. I honestly cant find the threqd they were in!!! hehehe! maybe its a blond day today im not sure. anyone? lol! Leon www.undergroundphotography.ca
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Debby A. Tabb |
Since all the members of my household (my free modles that I feed,lol) feel that they just could not pose for me one more time, I had to look to some of my good friends to help. I needed a beautiful model and the image soon. So here is what I got my good friend Joshua Edgington took this wonderful image for the cover of a beautiful model we both love. I hope you like it
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