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It is not much, but I thought I would let you all know that another one of my pictures has been published via alley cabaret. I will have to hunt down a copy of the publication, but it appears that the colours are a bit off from the online edition.

Here it is in situ:
http://digitaledition.innerwestcourier.com.au/#?startpage=40&iid=26070

Here is a pdf printout (for when the above link goes dead)

Oh damn Cameron! That is one gorgeous pic! That red everywhere really sets the scene! I love the pose and expression of your model - cheeky, fun, & sassy. I LOIKE it ALOT! No wonder it got published! If you have anymore pics like that, would seriously love to see it!

This was from the shoot that I did for Alley Cabaret back in April. You should be able to browse all the bad pics (with the occaisional good one) through the posts on this page

http://www.scout-images.com/?s=alley+cabaret

I have to admit that it was one of my favourite shots from the series.

I didn't notice that your signature had your website in there, but i see it now, thanks for the link too. Shall go have a browse!

Oh damn Cameron! That is one gorgeous pic!

Yes, Cameron it is a colourful and very nice all around phtograph. I like the fresh smile of the subject. Congratulations!

Cameron this is awesome! Congrats for the repeat publication.

Couple of beginner questions...
How did you manage the skin tones while there is alot of red going on?
Did you direct the poses or did the artists arrange themselves?

surenj wrote:Cameron this is awesome! Congrats for the repeat publication.

Couple of beginner questions...
How did you manage the skin tones while there is alot of red going on?
Did you direct the poses or did the artists arrange themselves?

Thanks Surenj,

To answer your questions (and hopefully not sound absurd) I didnt actually post process this image at all. In the galleries on my website the only images that have been post processed have a "_1" suffix. What I did to get the skin tones right was to shoot a preset WB using the white side of my V-Tec fold up grey card..this is a classic example of my laziness. It does not provide perfect WB but it is pretty close, close enough for the reds not to look overly bright of dull and the skintones to be attractive.

As for the pose...well lets just say that people are not my forte, but I was lucky enough to have a very fun and playful model who was more than happy to shoot smiles and other expressions in my direction. I suggested we do some shots on the floor after the male model left and after all the 'needed' shots were ticked off and I got a nice series which this was probably the best.

For the record, this was taken using the D300 (not the S5 Pro cause it was not as happy that night, I didnt get a good preset WB and couldnt be bothered to try again) with the SB-800 and Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8.

Hope this helps.

Well done cam, you know for the first time in many years I will actual pick that paper up off my front step and read it just for your picture rather then sending it straight to the recycling bin! Top effort and well deserved.

biggerry wrote:Well done cam, you know for the first time in many years I will actual pick that paper up off my front step and read it just for your picture rather then sending it straight to the recycling bin! Top effort and well deserved.

Thanks Gerry! I had to ask dad where our copy went cause it was already in the recycling bin!

Congratulations Cameron, well deserved.