PR: People as a Subject

Jules08 · January 2012

Okay ladies, this "week" we focused on People as a Subject for our images. People can be intimidating to capture; there are a lot of things to focus on when setting up and taking the image.

Here is an article that shows us how our lenses can create distorion in our images and why it is important to choose carefully: http://gizmodo.com/5857279/this-is-how-lenses-beautify-or-uglify-your-pretty-face

Here is an article from National geographic that gives different tips to consider when shooting people: http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-tips/portrait-photography-tips/#page=3

Okay, let's see 'em! What did you capture?

(Remember: link to a larger image if possible, share your EXIF data, and let us know what you tried to focus on so we know what CC you are looking for)

NEXT WEEK: Rule of Thirds

Next week, let's take a look at the rule of thirds and see how we can manipulate our viewers by stragegically placing points of interest in our images.

Another Article

Jules08 · January 2012

Mine:

Okay, so I did go back to my archives for these, I am sorry! I got sick over the weekend and these were actually really recent (within a few weeks)

These were all done at my sister's house so I had to get creative. With posing and locations. That I what I really tried to focus on in these.

1.

Focal Length: 50mm - f/2 - ISO: 400 - SS: 200 - Flash Fired: 1/32

- Not sure If I like the conversion yet, the skin tones are still a bit muddy. The garage door is white and that's what I was fighting with.

2.

Focal Length: 50mm - f/2 - ISO: 400 - SS: 200 - Flash Fired: 1/16

- I feel like it looks like there are competing light sources here. The sun is coming off of his right shoulder and the light is being bounced off the siding on the house onto her left shoulder. (She looks cool, he looks warm)

3.

Focal Length: 50mm - f/2 - ISO: 200 - SS: 200 - Flash Fired: NO

- I should have taken one step to the left

4.

Focal Length: 50mm - f/2 - ISO: 200 - SS: 400 - Flash Fired: 1/32 +.3

- I was tring some backlighting with the awesome light; however, I blew his back and her forehead. Should have cloned out the stupid branch at the top right.

5.

Focal Length: 50mm - f/2 - ISO: 200 - SS: 400 - Flash Fired: 1/16 +.3

- It was a sweet moment, but I am not sure if "that's a lotta neck" is the first thing people really see.

jaimebeth9 · January 2012

You are far too critical of these! I bet your sister loved them! I agree about the neck thing, but it is a nice moment for sure. I really like the garage picture because I love portraits in b&w. You definitely got some neat perspectives and angles, especially given you were working just at her house!

I don't have anything. I didn't see anyone besides Pat this weekend and he wasn't interested in playing along. I really don't have much of an opportunity to photograph people, especially portraits.

This weekend is a big ice fishing derby and I don't think we're going to enter, but I might go and take pictures anyway if the weather is good. This is the type of people photography that I enjoy...kind of the documentary style of just day to day stuff.

Jules08 · January 2012

jaimebeth9:

You are far too critical of these! I bet your sister loved them!

Thank you, oh and I should mention that this is actually my sister's cousin-in-law and her fiance ... not my sister, sorry I really didn't state that well, haha!

jaimebeth9:

I agree about the neck thing, but it is a nice moment for sure.

The hand chop also bothers me in that image too Huh?

jaimebeth9:

I really like the garage picture because I love portraits in b&w. You definitely got some neat perspectives and angles, especially given you were working just at her house!

I didn't realize how limiting shooting at a house in the middle of nowhere was! I am used to having so many locations available - so I think it was actually good for me and helped me to focus on the posing.

jaimebeth9:

I don't have anything. I didn't see anyone besides Pat this weekend and he wasn't interested in playing along. I really don't have much of an opportunity to photograph people, especially portraits.

This weekend is a big ice fishing derby and I don't think we're going to enter, but I might go and take pictures anyway if the weather is good. This is the type of people photography that I enjoy...kind of the documentary style of just day to day stuff.

Matt is the same way and it's not always easy to get anything with Connor. I had wanted to take my camera to a wedding this past weekend, but I wasn't feeling great so taking pictures and having Connor with really didn't allow for it this time.

I am with you though, I prefer the documentary / photojournalism style. I would love to see what you get atthe ice fishing derby! I think you should go and then come and share here!

MrsT2008 · January 2012

I'm typing one-handed right now, so just going to upload mine

taken Saturday, candid. wasn't trying for composition or anything

1/60, f/5.6, 87mm, ISO 400, external flash fired (auto)

this one is older...6 weeks ago.

1/60, f/4.0, 50mm, ISO 400, external flash fired (auto)

Kasi80 · January 2012

I took some action shots this weekend of Suri and my nieces working on Suri's science project which has to do with exercise. I didn't have time to play with the settings and figure out which ones were optimal so I just used the preset options on the camera to catch the action shots. Normally I am all about shooting manually but this time it was out of the question.

Also, this is an edited version of the pic. Original is on my home computer.

18-55mm, no flash, no clue of the specs at all sorry! Used the action setting.

Jules08 · January 2012

MrsT2008:

I'm typing one-handed right now, so just going to upload mine

taken Saturday, candid. wasn't trying for composition or anything

1/60, f/5.6, 87mm, ISO 400, external flash fired (auto)

this one is older...6 weeks ago.

1/60, f/4.0, 50mm, ISO 400, external flash fired (auto)

Oh my goodness she is such a doll! Look at those cheeks!

I love the catchlights! Can you brigthen her face a bit? It could just be my work monitor, but she seems just a bit underexposed in both.

Jules08 · January 2012

Kasi80:

I took some action shots this weekend of Suri and my nieces working on Suri's science project which has to do with exercise. I didn't have time to play with the settings and figure out which ones were optimal so I just used the preset options on the camera to catch the action shots. Normally I am all about shooting manually but this time it was out of the question.

Also, this is an edited version of the pic. Original is on my home computer.

18-55mm, no flash, no clue of the specs at all sorry! Used the action setting.

Action shots are tough! I love the expression though!

One place to get started with that much movement and shooting in manual is that you wouldn't want your ss less than 1/160.

jaimebeth9 · January 2012

A is so adorable!

Kasi, I like the coloring in that pic. The muted background and because she's wearing all white she really pops.

MrsT2008 · January 2012

I found 2 more even though I'm cheating a bit because they were taken in May 2010 in Italy. But oh well Smile These were shot in full manual mode, so I'm pretty proud of them!

1/400, f/6.3, 149mm, ISO 400, no flash

1/1000, f/6.3, 200mm, ISO 400, no flash

jaimebeth9 · January 2012

Love those Kara! I was really very impressed with all of your Italy pictures and I love this type of documentary photography. I love how none of the subjects knew you were capturing them.

Jules08 · January 2012

MrsT2008:

I found 2 more even though I'm cheating a bit because they were taken in May 2010 in Italy. But oh well These were shot in full manual mode, so I'm pretty proud of them!

1/400, f/6.3, 149mm, ISO 400, no flash

1/1000, f/6.3, 200mm, ISO 400, no flash

These are great and I am pretty much in LOVE with the second one! It draws me in, I want to know: is that a painting? What does it look like? Is the inspiration off to the left? What's over there?

Such a great story being told!

The first one makes me want to creep in on their conversation and thoughts!

Not to mention that I am extremely jealous and I want to go to italy so badly! We decided that each year we are going to hold onto a certain amount of money from our tax returns and then by the time C is old enough to remember it, we'll be able to take a family trip to italy.

Jules08 · January 2012

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marytini · January 2012

I went to the archives too. 28mm 1/800 f/5.6 ISO 100

I edited with Picasa, using the "I'm feeling lucky" button!

I am working on photographing people in the moment, I guess more candid, less posed, but I also want it to look good and not just a snapshot, if that makes sense.

ETA: after reading your links, what I am going for is "casual portrait."

Jules08 · January 2012

Mary I think that's a great shot! It's a unique angle ... I think a lot of people would have gone straight on and the fence would be going right through her head

SugarhillHnA · January 2012

Jules- I love #4 the most. Did you add something to it to get the antique-y feel?

Kara- Love your sweet girl's forehead wrinkles. She is totally studying your camera already. Great shots in Italy, too.

Kasi- Good job with an action...I need to experiment more in that mode.

Mary- I also love the angle. She's gotten so big!!

Here is my attempt this weekend. I took it with my glasses on and one bummed/swollen eye, so I'm not 100% satisfied with the focus. I'm not used to shooting with my glasses- I have my camera set to my contact prescription, not my glasses one (which is stronger). My challenge as of late with my favorite subject is catching her still for a second!

SOOC ISO 3200, 44mm, f/6.3, 1/60

My siggy pic taken a couple weeks ago:

Just cropped. 41mm, f5/6, 1/60

What she really does with the curtains:

SOOC 33mm, f/4.5, 1/500

I'm not sure if these will work, but I'm trying to share a few pics from my last photo shoot that I don't think I ever shared here. This is Benjamin:

http://flic.kr/p/aRFQo4

Kasi80 · January 2012

Jules, great shots!

Kara, the baby pics are adorable. I especially love your Italy shots. Love how you caught people off guard living life.

Mary, I think you did great, especailly with the angle and it not being straight on.

Heather, she is so cute. I really like the one where she's looking out the window.

Jules08 · January 2012

SugarhillHnA:

Jules- I love #4 the most. Did you add something to it to get the antique-y feel?

Thanks! This was all about the backlighting and sunflare. The only PPing I did was to try and recover some of the blown spots, but since i didn't shoot in RAW there wasn't mch that I could do for it. Sad

I can't see the shots of Benjamin ... boo.

1. I can't tell on the small image where the focus fell, but oh what a face! I wonder if you can brighten her face a bit, the curtain behind her to the right seems to be the strongest lightsource here and her face is a bit in shadow because of it. I also might try and clone out the pink chair.

2. So sweet! You just want to know what she is peeking at! There is a bit of backlighting that is really nice in this shot. I'd be curious as to what the histogram looks like on this one. I might try and crop this one a bit ... bringing her more to the right in the picture and off center.

3. Such a fun shot, I love it!

xojo1 · January 2012

marytini:

I really love this photo. The colors, the angle, everything.

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