Recent content by gingerwrinklepup

I'll water mark it so it cant be stolen... I defineitly need to rework the image though :)

The dog was on a lead which I cloned out I'll post the raw later as I don't have access to it at the moment but I'll warn you the original image is pretty bad technically. It was at a halloween event with funny lighting, fog machines etc and I used too much light so the dogs chest is "faded"...

I just did my first client studio shoot, I'm new to PP studio work so I'm not sure if I got the balance of exposure etc right. On the original files I used way to much power on the studio heads so had to do a lot of burning on the body to correct that but not sure if it's ok, opinions welcome...

Noob opinion: Love the first one for engagement with the camera but for me personally it's slightly too dark on eyes on the left side so prefer number two for exposure and still has good engagement. The last one with the both of them is also exposed really well and impressed you got the two...

That's the type of person I am unfortunately, I'm worried I will come across unprofessional if I play around with things too long or take too many shots without getting it so I wanted a way of reducing the amount of time I'd take. I've never done studio before so I obviously want to know what...

That makes sense, so for each dog I photograph I'm going to have to do a ton of fiddling and test shots? I guess it would make sense to get a note book and take notes of exposure I found best for each breed and coat type then to cut down my prep time. Obviously it's going to depend on the size...

Thanks Gary that makes sense, will change the position of the soft box as I had it pointing at the wall! The reason I asked is to get a base formula and then go from there and then experiment when I have a decent idea of what I'm doing but ill start experimenting and see what I get! Think I'm...

Thanks Gary, definitely want to make improvements and get into the bigger space to make things easier. I'm having trouble having even light, what position should I have the lights? At the minute I've got the umbrella at approx 45 degrees to the side, reflector on the opposite side at 45...

Well I've had the kit a few days now, still playing around in my room with it as the space I've got isn't opening until the 5th. I wouldn't say I've got the hang of it yet, managed to get what I would say is an "ok" shot, no fancy posing or anything as I'm just using a wall at the minute. Ellie...

Very cool! Something I'll definitely look into for my outside portraits! I got my studio yesterday and had a go in my bedroom, kind of got the hang of it but need to play around some more and its difficult because I'm working on limited space until I can get to the Daycare place which opens on...

PERFECT! I do have a nikon but atleast I know what it's called so I can do some research! Cheers mate Chris

This may be a stupid question but I was watching some shows where they were doing studio photography and when they're taking pictures they appear on the PC for them to view, is this actual technology that exists (and is it affordable/easy) or is it editing the show to appear that way? I've...

I appreciate the alternate advice but I agree with Gary, if I have access to power and it's going to hinder my flash duration it's not a route I want to go at the minute because I want a versatile setup which will be able to do portraits and action shots of dogs. If my photography kicks off then...

Cheers guys! I guess with the subject moving all the time a light meter would be redundant lol! Looking forward to receiving it Gary, the advice you gave was very helpful, will definietly post photos when I've practiced

Thanks mike! I'll look into vinyl aswell! I have access to power at the site so I should be fine with the standard rather than battery packs. Hope I can learn this, seems like a lot of fun to do! The only thing missing now is a light meter I think? are these necessary and if so whats a good...