Recent content by pixelmad

It's the holiday season and I'm sure peeps are spending it with their families, at least those not stuck in work :p Although your images look dark you are also shooting in very overcast/low light conditions. You haven't provided any EXIF data for us to work on. How closely do the match what you...

Well decision made. Spoke with Garry today, a very very helpful guy. We talked through my needs and we came up with a suitable Lencarta solution. Just put the order through and can't wait for it to arrive. Thanks again for all the input. John

Thanks for the feedback folks. Garry thanks, certainly food for thought.

Folks, I am stuck between these two manufactures for a first time lighting setup for a small house/studio, outdoor work & visiting clients houses. The room I plan to use would be around 12'x12' and I would like to do portrait and fashion with full body shots. Both single and couple images...

Thanks folks. Has anyone any experience with Innovatronix. Is there a European distributer yet? In terms of the Lencarta kit, is there alternatives I should also consider?

Hi Folks, Yes yet another thread seeking lighting advise for a fist-timer :) I would consider myself a competent landscape photographer and so, know all about the importance of light quality. After attending a couple of model shoots I was fascinated by the use of lighting. From a...

Yes you are completely right here :thumbs:

Wow TwentySixDays, thank you for taking the time to do this. I can see the PP helps balance both eys. Thanks again John

hehe guess I won't get a consensus here either :D Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback. Cheers John

Many thanks for the continued feedback folks. I've definitely learned a lot and will know what to look for at my next shoot. Cheers John

Hi Folks, Just trying something a little different. After finishing my standard workflow I decided to try for a High Contrast image and also a High-Key B&W image. Standard Workflow High Contrast High-Key B&W I'd be very interested in your feedback, opinions, critique, etc...

Folks, Thank you very much for all your candid feedback. I have reworked the shot by slightly bringing up the left side, warming it up a little and using a tighter crop. Again I would be very interested in you critique/advise. Cheers John

Good stuff folks, thanks for the feedback. This is a learning process for me :)

Hi Folks, Managed to meet up with a group for some Model shoots and used lighting for the first time. Below is the first attempt at Post Processing and I would be really interested in your feedback. I am really conscious of "over-cooking" things so would appreciate your honest opinions. You...

You may wish to rethink and plan for your first day in New York to be wandering around B&H :D My next Tripod will be Manfrotto's 190CXPro3 as it appears to strike a great balance between weight, rigidity, functionality and price. Oh you'll need a head also.