I have been having many "first" recently by going out to shoot almost every weekend. This was my first outdoor potrait shoot and also the model's first. This was shot in Kelana Jaya Park.

While we were about to start, it started pouring, so while waiting for the rain to stop at a nearby pathway, I took a shot:

1.

After the rain stopped, we decided to experiment with strobist.

2.

Then it was time to do some real outdoorish stuff:

3.

4.

5.

All shots were taken with Nikon D300 and 70-200mm. Do comment on my first try so that I can improve in the future in the event I get another chance

Thanks!

This post has been edited by zio: May 26 2008, 09:51 AM

I like last photo

dam sharp huh, 70-200 VR.

#1 lighting is nice but the plant behind is distracting

#2 i think u need another flash from the right of the model to counter the strong flash from left..

#3 not bad, jsut that my eyes focus on that plant showing off at the bottom left

#5 is good, clean background and sharp subject.


perhaps u should have a try on non tight crop portrait? one thing about LYN, most of the portraits are tight crop style that it is getting boring.
remember portrait not always have to be sharp, clear, noise clean, tight crop..


i see u can control your exposure quite well.


just my opinion, u might ignore it

Thanks

Now why would I want to ignore people's opinion? Whole reason to start the thread is to get opinions

#1 Ahh thought it added a bit of colour. Looks like it can be quite distracting.

#2 Either a flash from the right, or tone down the power of the flash from the left. Noted, thanks! Was experimenting that day..

#3 Gasp, didn't notice that plant. And I thought I got all distracting element out

#5 thanks and yep the 70-200mm is indeed a sharp lens

I do have some shots which are non-tight crop. Well, at least I think they are. Probably will share some later Thanks for the constructive comments

wow... sharp lens...
hehe... #2 not very nice ,and #4 is abit too tight IMO
I like 1, 3 and 5...

I really like no 1 & 5, due to its strong bokeh! Subject is sharp and clean as well.

My comment is the compo could be better. Even better if the model is looking at ur lens rather than not looking at ur lens.

wow~siapa model ini?
haha
zio-good photographer!respect

Thanks Yep #2 could have been better

Thanks Ahhh yes, some shots are better with the model looking at my lens (which I have a few) but no idea why I always prefer people to look elsewhere

But I shall try that the next time

ROFL.. mau like this meh? You should know what..

Haha I am still learning

I also like 5. Tight crop, somehow easier to shoot I think. So must learn take whole body.

brotha! its been a while!

okay, my turn, my turn!
my comments about your photos :
1) cant spot anything wrong with compo, i thought you like bright pictures more?

2) very nice effect! butttt, shooting on an downward angle for portraits doesnt work most of the time.

3) super nice nikon colors! the hands were chopped off though. try another angle

4) nice compo and colors!

5) ahhh i like this one! can be refined, give it a little more space on top, then its perfect for my opinion

whahey, its my opinion though. now lets argue!

Pretty gal... I like her

But I think your constrast is simply too much. My experince with D300 is not like that... Maybe you increase that on photoshop too much until shadow area all turn to black... Constrast just too much... Such technique applied to old people good la... But not to young and pretty gal like her.

Zio... zio... I tumpang... Kekekeke.... I also wanna know how I did...

So... I continue with zio's numbering.
Oh... I am not using 70-200 VR. No money to buy. But I only use 24-70.

#6




#7




#8


C&C Pls.

I like the eyes on #7. Right side seems over, but i personally feel the mood.
24-70 2.8?

Yes Yes.... 24-70 2.8

wah.. the more I look at it. the more I love it. Look at the Bokeh, you can see semblance of a heart shape!!!

I Spot 2 loves!!

(taken at f2.8?)

Ha! Ha!... now that you say... I also see the heart. He! He! He! Yeah... I like f/2.8... so... bot 7 and 8 taken with f/2.8

Poisonous huhu. Nice pics.

i like the photo.... so clear.....
when i get my 1st dslr.... i will take photos and share them to u all.....

maybe you can PP her eyes so that it's looking at it??

You just ask your girl friends to come out and then we can organise shooting session and we will pour poison down your throat.. keke..

wah...makes me feel like getting a dslr already~
cheapest nikon punya how much?