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batonrouge

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    in no particular order.......Photography ( natch ) for the last 40 years......ukulele for the last 4.5yrs...and archery for the last 10 yrs....sketching for the last lifetime !!...got to keep the juices and brain flowing and working

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  1. I had a little go at this.......some subtle changes to the warmth and a bit of contrast reduction on faces...only gentle so that it doesnt jarre the senses LoL
  2. Hi again...sorry for the delay I have been a bit pushed of late................. no I dont use any lights at all...just the sun !.......if its a dull day then I wait !!.....on weddings ( I stopped those 4 years ago...ish ! )....I always used natural light.............you asked about seeing my work ....blimey....I closed the website down years ago......along with lots of other galleries etc.....BUT....I googled myself and I found this....hope the link works for you ?? http://www.photographersinfocus.co.uk/profile.php?show=gal&uid=255 these were all "real" jobs...so no set ups as such....if you get my meaning
  3. you did real good with the family shots....and they are the hardest of all...whilst there is no pressure as with a sitting for ££ $$....the family know you so well there is a tendency for them to think " o he's at it again" and not cooperate with your direction...but you did a nice job and got some precious memories into the bargain...10/10 for that as to tips.............all I can do is to related my own experience which reflects my style...hope thats ok......................first of all I wouldnt have used the flash...I seldom did ; much preferring the softer feel of ambient light...if needs be I would use a reflector to direct the light into the eyes or to even contrast level....very often it will give the eyes a catch light too Mum and daughter is good....A) because its a true profile (only one eye visible) ..and they are both looking in the same direction with similar expressions ie Happy ...also take a crop down the left to eliminate the curtain ( its a distraction )..and maybe the young girls knee too...as it intrudes a little the biscuit shot is great ...brill idea maybe get her to raise her hand to pretend to steal a biscuit / bite of the biscuit...this is where you rapport comes into play...clearly its there Mum on red chair....the turning is good..it just needs a bit more care....you need to turn her whole body 45deg from the camera so as to slim her body down ( its the same for everyone ) watch the celebs on the red carpet...they always turn 45 deg from the togs....makes them look slimmer.....it is also a little over lit too......( see above re flash ) the sax shot is good ...gives her something to pose with and also builds her story / personality finally ( for now ...I do go on a bit !!!) in pro photography.....we say .....social photography is 25% photography and 75% people management...and that is so very true hope this helps a little I have saved the mum and daughter shot....with your permission I would like to noodle it a bit for you....let me know if thats ok for me to post an edit on here....if you say no then I wont
  4. running a bit short of time here tonight........great shots....one point tho...try and build a triangle / pyramid with the sitters so that you get all the heads at varying heights....stops it looking static......so maybe put dad in the centre highest ( standing and leaning in ) with mum and eldest child next lowest with youngest in the centre bottom....all for now
  5. FWIW....its a lovely clean shot which I am sure will fill the brief... ...a few small points......if you dont mind.... ..the lady with the drink......the cup hides her face a wee too much...and I am not sure about the lady popping from behind the pillar...but apart from that they all look good............... ...........overall tho...they look a little stiff and wooden in parts..........it has taken a lot of organising to get them all into those poses so that is both imaginative and accomplished...................in situations like this....you need to shake them out of the rigid pose and get them to act/look more natural......eg....get them all to shout something like " I love my boss" and then take the shot as they realise what they have just said and let themselves "go" for a moment ( maybe 1/250 of a second moment ) and then its CLICK ..and with a few goes you will get a more natural look.....vary the phrase " I love my mum "....."I want a pay rise " etc etc.....that sort of approach works here in Liverpool maybe it wont be the same for you ?????....in fact I used to get people to say even more outrageous things at weddings !!!! hope this helps
  6. well , I looked at the portrait section ( only ) on your website and I must say its very impressive.....you certainly have the studio set up well and truly sorted out....lovely light control.......and the environmental work is also very very good....you have an easy rapport with the subjects ( not easy with close family , your kids ? ) and so you are going great guns. since you asked for comments......I would suggest that you start to move back from the subjects and start to include them full length in both studio and location --- my rule on a paid job was to come back with a selection of head/shoulders////half length full length shots with as many moods as the sitter could muster...take some SIMPLE props too....scarves hats sunglasses etc........and in location ( my favourite location by far ) you can seek out interesting places, make a list in a wee book and use them when suitable models come along.......old stables, ancient trees, tatty brickwork , often occured in my shots. but you are doing real fine.......you have a great photographic future....and lots of fun to come
  7. the reason why I have joined in the forum fun is exactly because of the above.....I was a pro and I lugged my pro gear around for fun??? on days off.....having retired I flogged the Nikon stuff and got an XT-1 with only the 27mm lens for the simple reason that i see it as a "take it anyway / more often" option to the Nikon, which because of its size and weight was being left behind more and more....I see the move to X system as a way to improve that situation and get me taking photos for pleasure alone........time will tell if I am able to resist the lure of another lens....but with limited income that will probably not happen I have only done this momentous move in the last few days and so there are no XT-! images from me ....yet !
  8. yes its all good info ...I read with interest and followed the link and bought the book to read more ( rocky nook ) TVM to Fuji X Forum
  9. crackin shot...with great tones all the way from black to white...love it
  10. the tones in this are wonderful.....full range....and great PP too I shouldnt wonder...lovely stuff
  11. Hello all....just signed up for this useful forum...... I was a pro wedding portrait photographer for 27 years and I retired 4 years ago.......my pro equipment was hardly used after the last wedding - an occasional portrait sitting but that too has now stopped.......thing was the Nikon D300 and lenses was just too darn heavy to be dragging round for fun...............so I sold the lot and realised a bundle....after research I plumbed for the X-T1 as it seems to fit the bill for my pleasure use, with an occasional friends portrait job....without coming home with aching limbs !!!....and having met with a pal who also followed this path and looked at his prints I will be delighted to be the owner of an X-T1 with a 27mm lens later this week. I intend to use this forum as a source of information and inspiration....and when I get to grips with the new baby ; posting some images too. Best regards to all Batonrounge Liverpool u.k.
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