Focus on Imaging '09

[IanClark]

This is my first real attempt at anything like this. For the first couple of shots, I was given an EOS 5D MKII and Canon 24-105mm L lens to play with. Oh how I liked that bit o' kit

All the remaining shots were taken with my 400D, my Sigma 105 Macro and a Canon F1.8 50mm as I needed fast lenses due to not being able to benefit completely from the lighting (due to so many people being there). Unfortunately, at the moment, I don't have anything with any more reach than the Sigma.

All the shots with the 400D were taken in conditions were 'togs were jostling for position and all too often, I had to shoot from further back and through a gap in between heads (so compositions are a little off with missing elbows etc.). Still, I'm pleased with the results as I've never done shots like these before.

These 2 were taken with the 5D2 and the 24-105mm.
#1

#2

The remaining shots, all taken with my 400D, 105Macro and Canon 50mm
#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

#8

#9

#10

 

[IanClark]

Sorry, just a couple more

#11

#12

 

[Brian Smith]

Hi Ian, overall a good set of images given that they are really grab shots.
Well done that man.
Brian.

 

[Paul-H]

#'s 5 to 10 now this girl floats my boat WOW

 

[TG.]

Some great shot's there, i really like 5-10 probably more the content it's just a shame you couldn't have got the background a bit more blurred out in them, overall nice shot's though

 

[IanClark]

Hi Brian,

Thank you for the compliments. It was quite difficult getting any kind of composition that wasn't just "get the girl in the frame" but I am pleased.

Also, Thanks Paul and TG too for the kind compliments.

Yeah I would have liked much more shallow DoF but I was probably around 10 ft away from each girl. I could do it in Post Pro but doing it that way I think makes the subject seem pasted in as opposed to actually in

The Dof on these was exactly as came from the camera so all in all, not too bad

On a side note, she is a particularly attractive girl and she was excellent in front of the cameras.

 

[Dino f]

They're cracking shots Ian, to be honest, i prefer the shots with your own kit to the 5D2 ones. The ones with the cluutered b/g's have a real "HELLO" mag feel to them.
I likey
Dean

 

[-Rob-]

Lovely set of pictures.

I don't know if anyone will know but is the lady in red called Katie Green?

 

[oli]

nice shots with your kit and agree with comments above being preferred over the borrowed kit.

who is the honey in red?

 

[IanClark]

They're cracking shots Ian, to be honest, i prefer the shots with your own kit to the 5D2 ones. The ones with the cluutered b/g's have a real "HELLO" mag feel to them.
I likey
Dean

Thank you Dean. Big smile on my face here..

Really appreciate the compliments and t'is definitely an encouragment for me.

Cheers to Rob and Oli too

 

[-Rob-]

who is the honey in red?

I've checked and it is Katie Green. She's the chick that turned down being the 'face' of wonderbra because they asked her to lose weight. Good girl!!

 

[IanClark]

I've checked and it is Katie Green. She's the chick that turned down being the 'face' of wonderbra because they asked her to lose weight. Good girl!!

Damn, I just googled her and it is .

 

[fletch5]

there you go then, it isnt the kit that matters, its how you use it. your images are a lot better using your camera the 5d pics arent that good to me(imo). i was a bit dissapointed with the first 2, but the 3rd really does look good and nicely processed. well done

 

[IanClark]

Cheers Fletch