Michele 1 #1 September 4, 2006 As I said on another thread, I didn't jump this weekend (haven't in a very long time...sigh...). I did, however, have a chance to photograph a gorgeous and delighful lady. She was so much fun to work with, and took direction well. We have another shoot set up shortly (when I can get on top of school work *and* have a day off at the same time...), but she was very pleased with the following shots from this one. I'm pretty new at photographing people; I am very comfortable with candid stuff of people, animals, and with some sports. But shooting headshots/vanity portraits is something else entirely. So I'm pretty pleased with how this attempt came out (considering we were shooting in the alley behind my place...ROFL...). Anyway, enjoy! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #2 September 4, 2006 Dam'n.... very good pics... and she's HOT!!The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #3 September 4, 2006 Great shots...I can't imagine posing for vanity shots - I HATE having people take my picture!Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
recovercrachead 0 #4 September 4, 2006 can I have my girlfriends pictures back.Track high, Pull LOW!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #5 September 4, 2006 Quotecan I have my girlfriends pictures back. ROFL. Erm...well...NO. And I won't give you the model's shots, either. Jumpjunkie darlin, I know the feeling. I'm wayyyy more comfortable behind the cam than in front of it...it's just the way I am. Yammie darlin, she is smokin' hot, and, to top that off, a wonderful person. I told her if I were gay, I'd be all over her. ROFL. Glad you all are liking the shots! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #6 September 5, 2006 well if you are not skydiving... this sure seems like a fine thing to be doing instead...nice photos... Hey !!!! I 'm NOT making any skydives right now... (injured reserve list)... AND I have a camera or two ( or 4 or 5 ) .... thanks for the inspiration Michele !!!.. now all I gotta do is..... find a model...... where there's a will, there's a way...jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #7 September 5, 2006 LOL, Jimmy, the alley is just an alley. The background for all of the shots was a lavendar bedsheet. I used a reflector on several of the shots, and the rest was either flash or natural lighting (I can't remember which was which, other than the glam one used the reflector, and that Unguarded was while we were taking a break, and was flash, I think...). You have a ton of models sitting around you - you're married. Photograph her, or the kids, or the kids friends, or the relatives...I just happen to be friends with her, and was able to help her and at the same time practice photography. Thanks for the compliment, too...it's really neat to see that others think that the shots are as nice as I think they are...kinda hard to be objective, you know? Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #8 September 5, 2006 Nice work Michele! You told her all good things about me, didn't ya?Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #9 September 5, 2006 Oh my.... Michele...I thought you were my friend...and you didn't give her my number?? Wow....those eyes got me... TripleF "Upon seeing the shadow of a pigeon, one must resist the urge to look up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #10 September 5, 2006 oops! Up until now I thought you were a girl.... Wait, maybe you are. I'm confused. Sorry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #11 September 5, 2006 Lol...if I had boobies, I'd never leave my bedroom...or are you hitting on me, thinking or hoping I was a girl?? TripleF "Upon seeing the shadow of a pigeon, one must resist the urge to look up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #12 September 5, 2006 Thanks, TripleF! I am your friend...I promise. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #13 September 5, 2006 Exxxxcellent shots!!! Love the catchlights, and the exposure seems spot-on to me!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #14 September 5, 2006 Thanks, MnealTx! There are some things I will work on, but not too shabby for an impromptu shoot. I had fun, she had fun, she's delighted with the results, and I'm pretty pleased, as well. I did have to play with levels on two of the shots - they came out a wee darker than I wanted, so I lightened them up just a hair. Made all the difference in the world, you know? Photoshop is the darkroom for digital... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #15 September 5, 2006 QuoteThanks, MnealTx! There are some things I will work on, but not too shabby for an impromptu shoot. I had fun, she had fun, she's delighted with the results, and I'm pretty pleased, as well. I did have to play with levels on two of the shots - they came out a wee darker than I wanted, so I lightened them up just a hair. Made all the difference in the world, you know? Photoshop is the darkroom for digital... Ciels- Michele Absolutely!! Were you exposing to the right at all?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #16 September 5, 2006 QuoteWere you exposing to the right at all? No...the light kept changing (as it will), and I was doing my best to expose properly to start. But as the sun set, it would get darker, and I'd only notice it after a few shots. Then I'd adjust for the newer conditions (better/more reflector, add the flash, adjust exposure, et cetera), but it didn't always work right. Thank God for PS. If I couldn't adjust in levels, the glam shot would not have been able to be saved. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #17 September 6, 2006 I'm sure you already know this, but... Makes for some interesting reading!! I'm looking forward to geting the 30d (finally got that @#@#$ paypal issue straightened out)... the RGB histograms and better AF is gonna ROCK!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
