Side Lightf5.6, 1/15, ISO 400
Bradley is one of the children I borrowed for this shoot. It was really a good learning experience to pay more attention to where the light was coming from. I realized that I have a lot more to learn about directing my subjects while posing. Brooke, you make it seem so effortless and conversational...this pose came naturally while Bradley was waiting for me to get the camera settings ready to go.
Back Lightf 5.6, 1/320, ISO 200
This week's assignment was the hardest for me so far - I took a couple hundred shots of the kids while trying different aperture, shutter speed, and ISO combinations. Practice, practice, practice, right?! Shooting into the sun made my camera "spaz"...but...in the end I am happy with many of the shots. The addition of the hat as a prop kept Emalyn's interest long enough to get some fun shots of her pulling it in different directions.
Front Lightf 5.3, 1/200, ISO 200
It's funny how fast a three year old's moods and expressions can change.
One second she's all smiles and the next those little brows are knit in a frown,
all the better to capture her personality! I like the way the palmetto leaves in the background point to her cute little pouty face.
Natural Reflectorf 5.0, 1/25, ISO 1600
The late afternoon light coming into this tack room cast the
golden glow from the walls onto the saddles below.
Silhouettef 18, 1/1250, ISO 400
This was a fun effect to try and capture. I laid on the ground and shot up and didn't really know how the photos had turned out until I got home and uploaded them from the camera.
I chose black and white to emphasize the silhouette effect,
but the original with the dark blue cloud was cool too.
Here are a couple of Jackie's (the kids mom) favorite shots:
Emalyn was laying on the pool table, which is by a big picture window.
We (her mom and I) were saying, "Look happy...look sad...look surprised..." and got catch lights in her eyes :)
I love these! They're all beautiful! But I especially love the silhouette shot. The black and white is gorgeous. Great job!
ReplyDeleteYour silhouette shot is absolutely fantastic!!! Excellent work Alice...your practice is sure paying off.
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Oooh, I love all these, but especially the saddle shot and the silhouettes. Great job!
ReplyDeleteAlice these are so amazing. Love them all but the silhouette is priceless
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ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic! I swear, light is one of my most favorite things in the world! When you are thinking about the light and where it is coming from, such magical things can happen!
Side Lighting: Your shots are great! I love the shot of the little guy in the barn! Such lovely light coming in and a great natural pose! The shot of the little girl on the table with those beautiful catch lights?! AWesome! Catch lights are super fun, and can really create some dynamite to the subjects eyes! Side lighting is a fabulous way to get them (especially window light :)
Front Lighting: Priceless expression! Full of emotion! Great composition, love the bw treatment, as it really adds to the mood of the image.
Back Lighting: Great job! This indeed does make your camera spaz! It takes some manipulation to get the exposure right for back lighting,.... bUT when you get it, its awesome! Love the hat as a prop! Another great moment.
Natural Reflector: AWESOME. Love the stillness of the "still life", and the pretty light.
Silhouette! GREAT GREAT GREAT! I love silhouettes! It's amazing how much they can say without seeing any detail of the faces, isn't it? Great shot!
You're doing fabulous! I think you really captured some great moments with these kids that are natural, real, and meaningful! Excellent work!