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Despite my inability to use the SB800 for fill flash (covered in the general discussion forum) some of the shots came out okay.

some nice shots... well done...

here's some critique...

#1: lighting is spot on ... i would clone away the mark where her bikini top elastic has been....

#2: clone away the tag on her top and maybe airbrush some of her skin were you can see the veins because the poor girl is cold. perhaps a gold reflector to bring a bit of warmth into the shot?

#3: i like this one as is...

#4: nice .. maybe get rid of the rings on her hand... but that's just being very picky..


cheers

Good effort with harsh lighting conditions. All images seem a little too bright on my monitor @ work. but only slight. I think I like the shot at the tree best because of the lighting.

Posing and composition is the most difficult part of this sort of work and you have done it well - specially for a first go!

It is a first go?

Also, out of curiosity, was this a friend, a commissioned job where you were paid, or a paid model to help build up the portfolio?

Excellent work, but I would definitley go for softer lighting condition when ever possible (ie a cloudy day or early morning or late afternoon when the beach has to be the venue)

cheers,

Nice Model .

What lens did you use?

Love the 4th image. Also the 3rd one would be better if her right legs was better placed.

Very nice shots of a lovely lady. The 3rd and 4th are the best, IMO.

Thanks for comments everyone, yes my first outdoor model shoot. All shots taken with my 70-200 VR.

I definitely need more experience with posing etc and spotting details like clothing labels sticking out etc. At the moment I am still worrying too much about the technical side and lighting to spot the small things.

Lady was after some shots for her modelling portfolio and I am after experience so just did if for free and we both got something out of it.

I sent her about 80 images she can use so I think she will be happy.

I am going to get one of those fold up reflectors. I think this would have been handy in the circumstances, especially with the big lens I was often too far away to use fill flash anyway.

Next time I may bring my wife to assist, hold a reflector and help with posing the model etc. She can keep an eye on me to then

Where is the best place in Brissy to get reflectors. Are the white ones or foil ones the best?

Spooky wrote:
Where is the best place in Brissy to get reflectors. Are the white ones or foil ones the best?

i buy my studio gear from the following:

http://www.studiolight.com.au/reflectors.htm

mine is two sided.... and folds up into a bag.

http://www.studiolight.com.au/g_s_round_reflector.htm


cheers

Spooky wrote:Lady was after some shots for her modelling portfolio and I am after experience so just did if for free and we both got something out of it.

Spooky,
See that you have a good move

Next time I may bring my wife to assist, hold a reflector and help with posing the model etc. She can keep an eye on me to then

This won't work together and it will ruin your pursuit
The wife stays home and look after the kids, the dog, the cats or doing something else

I agree with Birdy, the wife being there will just cramp your style.

Good shots all round other than what those above have picked up. I really like the last one next to the tree. Nice and natural pose. Don't be afraid to use the clone tool either. If she becomes professional then the magazine or ad agency will undoubtedly use it too.

In fact just looking again i think she has got those poses down quite well. Perhaps take her out again as she will be more comfortable the second time around and you might even get some better shots out of it.

Also you might consider a better portrait lens than the 70-200. The 50mm 1.4 or the 85mm 1.4 would be ideal for the shots you have taken.

Great photos though and well done. I wish i could find an amatuer model that attractive to experiment on

Wife will make model uncomfortable.

Spooky, good shots, esp like the last one. Might try getting a bit more honest smiling out of the model (always a challenge) - big happy smiles often make a shot.

Gotta disagree (quite strongly) with wife calls - i find it is very useful to have another girl around to help put the model at ease, assist with tags and reflectors etc. Also means you never have to touch or adjust anything on the model which is a good thing. I've heard many horror stories about photog's being falsely accused of foul play where models are concerned, having another person there gives you a bit of a defence against this. Sad but true. Works for models also i guess.

Agree it could make the model uncomfortable but she'll relax in time. Especially on the 2nd shoot

cheers,

adam

hedge wrote:Gotta disagree (quite strongly) with wife calls - i find it is very useful to have another girl around to help put the model at ease, assist with tags and reflectors etc. Also means you never have to touch or adjust anything on the model which is a good thing.
cheers,

adam

A big Here Here! Having my wife with me is invaluable when shooting models - or bridal.

Cheers,

JordanP wrote:

hedge wrote:Gotta disagree (quite strongly) with wife calls - i find it is very useful to have another girl around to help put the model at ease, assist with tags and reflectors etc. Also means you never have to touch or adjust anything on the model which is a good thing.
cheers,

adam

A big Here Here! Having my wife with me is invaluable when shooting models - or bridal.

Cheers,

hehehehe! cos you're young guys, and I'm not, and freedom to watch, look, but don't touch or buy

ouch !

Birddog114 wrote:

JordanP wrote:

hedge wrote:Gotta disagree (quite strongly) with wife calls - i find it is very useful to have another girl around to help put the model at ease, assist with tags and reflectors etc. Also means you never have to touch or adjust anything on the model which is a good thing.
cheers,

adam

A big Here Here! Having my wife with me is invaluable when shooting models - or bridal.

Cheers,

hehehehe! cos you're young guys, and I'm not, and freedom to watch, look, but don't touch or buy

I can look too

As long as I dont get too Giddy after looking, it should be all right

huynhie wrote:

Birddog114 wrote:

JordanP wrote:

hedge wrote:Gotta disagree (quite strongly) with wife calls - i find it is very useful to have another girl around to help put the model at ease, assist with tags and reflectors etc. Also means you never have to touch or adjust anything on the model which is a good thing.
cheers,

adam

A big Here Here! Having my wife with me is invaluable when shooting models - or bridal.

Cheers,

hehehehe! cos you're young guys, and I'm not, and freedom to watch, look, but don't touch or buy

I can look too

As long as I dont get too Giddy after looking, it should be all right

A certain toyota camry advert comes to mind

i would have to disagree with the lighting in these shots,
the first and second one have way too much harsh sunlight putting her shoulder to have blowhights. unless thats what effect your after.
it might be better to use a difussion panel to soften the lighting.
although the poses I like.