Hold the light meter by the subjects face and then it will measure the light there so exposure will be right for the face.
Gorgeous, love that 2nd shot.I think there’s a number of ways you can look at it. We didn’t want any ultra fancy poses like the frog etc and my missus really didn’t want any naked ones that are fashionable. Just some good quality pictures. I was lucky that I’d already started learning it but probably spent £150 on props (blankets, hats, beanbag).
If you go to a studio you’ll end up paying £300+.
If you buy half decent kit, you could sell it afterwards with little loss.
You may decide to use occasionally as you little one grows and save studio money each time.
You could hire some kit? (See flash centre)
The hardest bit for me as a new parent was not really knowing babies and never handled one properly. It’s best to do in the first 10 days but there was that much going on that it took two weeks and a lot of patience one day as she was very restless. Anyway, a great experience and one I wanted to have a go at documenting myself.
Here’s my efforts, which were good enough for us..
Not interested in naked pics either.I think there’s a number of ways you can look at it. We didn’t want any ultra fancy poses like the frog etc and my missus really didn’t want any naked ones that are fashionable. Just some good quality pictures. I was lucky that I’d already started learning it but probably spent £150 on props (blankets, hats, beanbag).
If you go to a studio you’ll end up paying £300+.
If you buy half decent kit, you could sell it afterwards with little loss.
You may decide to use occasionally as you little one grows and save studio money each time.
You could hire some kit? (See flash centre)
The hardest bit for me as a new parent was not really knowing babies and never handled one properly. It’s best to do in the first 10 days but there was that much going on that it took two weeks and a lot of patience one day as she was very restless. Anyway, a great experience and one I wanted to have a go at documenting myself.
Here’s my efforts, which were good enough for us..
I think there’s a number of ways you can look at it. We didn’t want any ultra fancy poses like the frog etc and my missus really didn’t want any naked ones that are fashionable. Just some good quality pictures. I was lucky that I’d already started learning it but probably spent £150 on props (blankets, hats, beanbag).
If you go to a studio you’ll end up paying £300+.
If you buy half decent kit, you could sell it afterwards with little loss.
You may decide to use occasionally as you little one grows and save studio money each time.
You could hire some kit? (See flash centre)
The hardest bit for me as a new parent was not really knowing babies and never handled one properly. It’s best to do in the first 10 days but there was that much going on that it took two weeks and a lot of patience one day as she was very restless. Anyway, a great experience and one I wanted to have a go at documenting myself.
Here’s my efforts, which were good enough for us..
I think there’s a number of ways you can look at it. We didn’t want any ultra fancy poses like the frog etc and my missus really didn’t want any naked ones that are fashionable. Just some good quality pictures. I was lucky that I’d already started learning it but probably spent £150 on props (blankets, hats, beanbag).
If you go to a studio you’ll end up paying £300+.
If you buy half decent kit, you could sell it afterwards with little loss.
You may decide to use occasionally as you little one grows and save studio money each time.
You could hire some kit? (See flash centre)
The hardest bit for me as a new parent was not really knowing babies and never handled one properly. It’s best to do in the first 10 days but there was that much going on that it took two weeks and a lot of patience one day as she was very restless. Anyway, a great experience and one I wanted to have a go at documenting myself.
Here’s my efforts, which were good enough for us..
Yeah was thinking that. But would still like some studio style ones for canvass for walls as it is my first and last child.
The cheap (£5) Amazon Basic's version works too. Almost worth having as a backup whatever else you get at that price!
I've just got around to uploading this to flickr. Taken back in October when I got quite lucky with the weather. It didn't last until sunset but still nice to get some sun.
Towanroath Engine House, Wheel Coates by Rob Cain, on Flickr
The amount of light let in is decided by the aperture (the 2.8). So, any lens set at f/2.8 will let in the same amount of light as any other lens set at f/2.8. Any lens set to f/16 will also let in the same amount of light as any other lens set at f/16. Or any other f/x.
Without being pedantic yes in terms of the light reaching the sensor.
Yes, but that’s what I meant about being pedantic
Yes, but that’s what I meant about being pedantic
@markgodley to clarify this whilst in theory all f2.8 lenses for example should allow the same amount of light to hit the lens the reality is that they don’t, which is why with have the T numbers which is a true measure of the light reaching the sensor. For the most part the difference between lenses is small to insignificant, but I believe there’s some lenses where the light has actually been around 1/3 stop less than the f number suggests.
Yes, but that’s what I meant about being pedantic
@markgodley to clarify this whilst in theory all f2.8 lenses for example should allow the same amount of light to hit the lens the reality is that they don’t, which is why with have the T numbers which is a true measure of the light reaching the sensor. For the most part the difference between lenses is small to insignificant, but I believe there’s some lenses where the light has actually been around 1/3 stop less than the f number suggests.
F numbers are a calculation of the actual physical aperture of the lens and the focal length. However, some glass and lens surfaces transmit light better than others hence the difference in T numbers I believe. I’m sure I’ll be corrected if wrong
Nah just the wealth of useless knowledge lodged in my noggin that pushes all the useful stuff out
Haha mine's all gone to pot at the min.Nah just the wealth of useless knowledge lodged in my noggin that pushes all the useful stuff out
Penguin Run excitement by Tim G, on Flickr
Crazy couple of weeks, Christmas and then little one's birthday. Super chuffed she got Penguin Run:
OMG I used to love my Penguin RunCrazy couple of weeks, Christmas and then little one's birthday. Super chuffed she got Penguin Run:
OMG I used to love my Penguin Run
Shot a friends kids yesterday [@Wibbly will know them ;-)] and love some of the silly shots, especially this one:
Added a thread here (made a silly little mistake): https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/another-lesson-pullback-included.670429/
bw8 by Mark Kingston, on Flickr
bw7 by Mark Kingston, on Flickr
bw6 by Mark Kingston, on Flickr
These are nice, but could be made much better (IMO) very easily by making the background completely white instead of having the off white bits there.Had a play today in the old house as its empty and has bigger windows. Didnt quite go to plan. As per normal didnt turn out how i thought in my head haha
but i had a go anyway.
bad framing
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