Lighting on the right side seems more brighter compared on the left though...

Good Job anyways 

^ Thank you. That is pretty much a clear and simple to understand explanation.

The last sentence could be the reason why my pictures are not bright, no flash mode but taken at outdoor (sunny). However, the +/- Exposure Indicator is 0.0

Another thing that I don't understand is, under M mode, the Exposure Indicator bar (viewfinder) is at the extreme side of -ve. Is this the reason why my pictures are not bright, even under 'no flash' mode mentioned above? I thought the settings under M mode is independent and will not affect other setting (no flash, P mode, etc)?

Thank you

Thanks for sharing guys!
Sifus memang sifus   

I've always thought P mode = Auto mode without flash LOL 
I was just wondering, do you guys often use spot metering?
Apart from when one wants to blow out the background (Which i think can be done through editing if taken in RAW), I don't really know when else to use it lol... summore I always forget to put it back after changing it 

Thanks for the input bro~
Ya I know how it works haha..
The thing is even with matrix metering and getting shot 3 above, if taken in RAW I would still be able to "produce" shot 2, and even shot 1 haha...
So I was just wondering whether the differences are significant or not 

I think I've read somewhere that spot metering will be good for white clothing under bright sunlight too, but never tried it out yet 

Your gf paling cantik! biased photographer! haha XD Just kidding just kidding~~

messy hair 
and the last pic, her hair is covering half of her right eye

lol.. u can ask her to pin up her hair if necessary, just less than a minute will do 
and try to pp with some tone, make the photo more impact. just my 2 cent 

i was like that too when started studio type of portrait, didnt notice all the small thingy, but thats very important yo
is she still fresh in posing?
toning wise, how i learn for myself, im using lightroom then i downloaded many preset from net, from there i can see their adjustment, then i slowly make mine or modify from the preset

time needed lol to test out those preset... haha
posing can learn, ask them to go to www.moko.cc for reference, i always get idea from there
cuz last time i was a assistant photographer, kena cucuk kao kao if didnt notice those small details.. haha
your lighting is kind of normal one.. u can try the flash from their top, of cuz need to use softbox, and provided u have the stand that tall enough to mount ur flash 

I understand what you mean bro haha XD Most of my shots lack the "natural feel" as well, though to be honest its not really obvious in your shots la   
Most people are not trained like professional models, and will definitely become unnatural once the camera is aimed at them 

One of the best ways to shoot is to ask them to go about their business while you shoot, the shots will be more natural (even though the models will most probably hate them! XD).. but even this also depends on the cooperativeness and also chemistry between the subjects i.e. your gf and her friends.. Some groups get along super well, and are thus very easy to work with.. some do not 

I often use a lot of presets, but sometimes its best to not use any, particularly for ones like your present set of photos (strobes + white blackground), unless its a preset with very minor change of color tones. Just my 2 cents though haha 

yea.. u got all the tools, why not trying out some new thing? backdrop just use white wall la.. haha
sure u have to bookmark that link alot of thing inside, and to learn as well

not sifu la..
yea.. very annoying indeed, u will like "fu*k, why i didnt notice just now" 

Can always ask ur gf to be ur model anytime when u got free time to try out the diff type of lighting

I totally agree with you on the 1st sentence I prefer helping people I know to create memories too 

Haha, don't be too hard on yourself mate, sometimes its not just about you la haha... if you have me as a model you'll have a tough day too since my expressions are all very fake one   

Again, great photos man. I like the one where they all hide behind sofa one (not uploaded here i think)  Cute~

i want to ask something
if u are a photog from a studio, u work for them
then after u shoot for the customer, the photos are belong to u or the studio?

I found this news on facebook claiming that there are fake Nikon DSLR on the market!!! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=571...&type=1&theater

Anyone got USD82700 to spare?

This ‘Complete Set’ of Nikon DSLR Gear Will Only Set You Back $82,700

Want a “complete set” of Nikon DSLR equipment without having to buy each of the lenses individually? The Japanese camera shop Map Camera is offering a sale on a massive Nikon kit containing a Nikon D4 and 20 different Nikkor N lenses. All you need is $82,700.

According to the helpful robotic minds at Google Translate, the name of the package is the “Nikon Chivalrous Nanocrystals Complete Set.” That seems a bit strange, so we’re guessing the name makes a little more sense than that in Japanese.



Here’s the full list of items included in the set:
Nikon Rumors did some number crunching, and calculated that this full set would have a retail value of $89,800 in the United States. Map Camera is selling the kit for ¥8,000,000, or roughly $82,744.

What’s interesting is that more than 60% of the kit’s value is due to just 6 lenses in the kit: the $17,900 800mm f/5.6, the $9,800 600mm f/4, the $8,400 500mm f/4, the $9,000 400mm f/2.8, the $5,800 300mm f/2.8, and the $5,800 200mm f/2. Those six lenses cost nearly $60,000 by themselves!

Source

based on the list some can be removed e.g.
Nikon D4
AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm F2.8G ED
AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm F4G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm F2.8G ED
AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm F4G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm F2.8G ED VR II
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm F4G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm F4.5-5.6G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm F4G ED VR II
AF-S NIKKOR 24mm F1.4G ED
AF-S NIKKOR 28mm F1.8G
AF-S NIKKOR 35mm F1.4G
AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm F2.8G ED
AF-S NIKKOR 85mm F1.4G
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm F2.8G IF-ED
AF-S NIKKOR 200mm F2G ED VR II
AF-S NIKKOR 300mm F2.8G ED VR II
AF-S NIKKOR 400mm F2.8G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 500mm F4G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 600mm F4G ED VR
AF-S NIKKOR 800mm F5.6E FL ED VR

IMHO there can also save some $$$

Woah, a camera or a house?   

like carrying a house in hand