The Photography Hangout Thread

[Grimace427]

I forgot to mention I am shooting with a Canon 70D (Crop sensor) so I am assuming the 35mm correct?

That will be the easiest and most cost-effective first lens.

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[zacpounds]

Just picked her up last week.
Picked up some sponsors while I was at it, I've got coilovers and some wheels going on!

Just followed you on Flickr, you've got some amazing shots. Do you use any strobes or other off-camera lighting? It looks like it so that's why I ask.

 

[e2blade]

Just followed you on Flickr, you've got some amazing shots. Do you use any strobes or other off-camera lighting? It looks like it so that's why I ask.

Thanks for both of your guys comments.

Yes, lately I've been shooting with a D4s and Profoto B1s. Multi layer exposures create some really crazy looks. I was in a huge rush to get to the race track the other week and forgot my flashes (dumb dumb). We are doing more filming this weekend and I WONT forget my flashes this time around.

Example, this shot was created with over 30 exposures, just walking around the vehicle with one flash.

James' 2015 Lamborghini Aventador by Charles Siritho, on Flickr

FYI, I've hosted and co-hosted photography workshops with over 1000 people. So if anyone has any questions, I am more than willing to answer them.

 

[zacpounds]

Thanks for both of your guys comments.

Yes, lately I've been shooting with a D4s and Profoto B1s. Multi layer exposures create some really crazy looks. I was in a huge rush to get to the race track the other week and forgot my flashes (dumb dumb). We are doing more filming this weekend and I WONT forget my flashes this time around.

Example, this shot was created with over 30 exposures, just walking around the vehicle with one flash.

FYI, I've hosted and co-hosted photography workshops with over 1000 people. So if anyone has any questions, I am more than willing to answer them.

Oh wow, the workshop thing is pretty cool. I have looked at some workshops on Skillshare but there isn't anything for automotive work..

I had a cheap Yongnuo that I planned to use but it broke due to it dropping out of my bag on accident before I used it. I have done light painting that I have posted in this thread and they are on my Flickr here.

Do the lights you use really make a difference? Also how strong do you think lights need to be in order to be used during the day and still be effective with cars?

I almost left for a show without my memory cards, all three of them and have done so on private shoots before as well. My memory is a never ending battle. Haha.

 

[e2blade]

Oh wow, the workshop thing is pretty cool. I have looked at some workshops on Skillshare but there isn't anything for automotive work..

I had a cheap Yongnuo that I planned to use but it broke due to it dropping out of my bag on accident before I used it. I have done light painting that I have posted in this thread and they are on my Flickr here.

Do the lights you use really make a difference? Also how strong do you think lights need to be in order to be used during the day and still be effective with cars?

I almost left for a show without my memory cards, all three of them and have done so on private shoots before as well. My memory is a never ending battle. Haha.

Light is the most important thing in photography, so yes it makes a giant difference. The Profotos have a almost perfect pop to pop consistency and near perfect white balance. Their soft boxes are just as good as Chimera and the light quality is incredible. To over come the sun you're gonna need at minimum of about 400 watts. 2 Yongnuos will do it, I still have a stack of them I keep for quick shoots (which I don't do anymore).

Auto work is the easiest by far, the car doesn't move and doesn't talk back lol.

 

[GForensic]

Thanks for both of your guys comments.

Yes, lately I've been shooting with a D4s and Profoto B1s. Multi layer exposures create some really crazy looks. I was in a huge rush to get to the race track the other week and forgot my flashes (dumb dumb). We are doing more filming this weekend and I WONT forget my flashes this time around.

Example, this shot was created with over 30 exposures, just walking around the vehicle with one flash.

James' 2015 Lamborghini Aventador by Charles Siritho, on Flickr

FYI, I've hosted and co-hosted photography workshops with over 1000 people. So if anyone has any questions, I am more than willing to answer them.

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Total beginner question....lol. Could you explain a little more about the 30 exposures? If you walked around the car with one flash how is this all put together? Is it the same shots with the light in different areas? Also, what do software do you use for post processing?

Thanks!!
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[Grimace427]

Killer Photo!! Definite wallpaper!

Total beginner question....lol. Could you explain a little more about the 30 exposures? If you walked around the car with one flash how is this all put together? Is it the same shots with the light in different areas? Also, what do software do you use for post processing?

Thanks!!
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F-Stoppers on Youtube has a step-by-step process video on how to do the multilayer shot including the actual photoshoot with the flash as well as the Lightroom layering/merging to put the final shot together. I can't post a link while I'm at work though so you'll have to search for it.

 

[DarkSubRosa]

Alien Bees make some really good fairly priced lights too if anyone is shopping around. Plus, they are local to me.

 

[zacpounds]

Light is the most important thing in photography, so yes it makes a giant difference. The Profotos have a almost perfect pop to pop consistency and near perfect white balance. Their soft boxes are just as good as Chimera and the light quality is incredible. To over come the sun you're gonna need at minimum of about 400 watts. 2 Yongnuos will do it, I still have a stack of them I keep for quick shoots (which I don't do anymore).

Auto work is the easiest by far, the car doesn't move and doesn't talk back lol.

Appreciate the info.

Would you be interested in selling the Yongnuos since you don't do quick shoots any more?

I have a hard time getting people to pay $75 for a shoot for 15+ photos so your B1 is a little out of my price range. Lol.

Alien Bees make some really good fairly priced lights too if anyone is shopping around. Plus, they are local to me.

Yeah I have heard of Alien Bees, a buddy of mine uses one for his shots but even then they are like $400. Sucks being in college paying for a wedding and trying to schedule shoots with people that back out because they don't want to pay. Lol.

 

[Grimace427]

I have a hard time getting people to pay $75 for a shoot for 15+ photos so your B1 is a little out of my price range. Lol..... Sucks being in college paying for a wedding and trying to schedule shoots with people that back out because they don't want to pay. Lol.

 

[Grimace427]

I didn't even notice it's from Atlanta hahaha!!!

 

[DarkSubRosa]

Yeah, the creative world is riddled with people wanting shit for free. Don't get me started on that. I'm an art director and freelancer on the side. I take half payment up front for new clients and don't deal with that type of bs. /rant

 

[GoBlues38]

Yeah, that free work thing is a sticky subject.

Good photographers are rare. Now a days, anyone with a digital camera thinks they can be a "photographer". Which in some regards is true.

I am guilty of it too. My first wedding I shot I did for $400. This in the age of $2,000 basic wedding package. But even though I had the skill, I had no resume, so I had to lower my cost, and find someone who needed a "cheap" photographer. I was what the high end guys hate.

But was a starting point. I used it to build my resume and upped my prices on each new shoot. I am still not a $3,000 wedding guy, but I am not giving my work away any more. I am on the verge of trying to make photography my full time gig.

Not to pat myself or other "photographers" on the back too much. But it does take a set of stones to know a bride and groom (normally) have one wedding, and 1 shot in their life time to do the vows, cut the cake, first kiss, ect ect. They have entrusted you with that moment. You better know your sh!t and have a plan when you take the shots. You dont have the luxury of saying, "hold on, my exposure is not correct" in the middle of a wedding.

Senior pictures and family portraits are not quite as bad, but have their moments too.

Going out and doing car shots gets me back to having fun with my gear.

 

[DarkSubRosa]

I don't think there's any amount of money in the world that could convince me to do wedding photography. Nope nope nope. lol

 

[zacpounds]

Lol. Yeah I have a screenshot of that on my phone currently. It's hilarious, I wish I was the one that posted it. :lol:

Yeah, the creative world is riddled with people wanting shit for free. Don't get me started on that. I'm an art director and freelancer on the side. I take half payment up front for new clients and don't deal with that type of bs. /rant

Yeah I know right. I do Graphic Design as well so it's the same in that aspect too which you know. I probably should do a deposit of some sort but I digress.

I don't think there's any amount of money in the world that could convince me to do wedding photography. Nope nope nope. lol

Agreed. Lol. I have difficulties with people, I'm very picky so I probably wouldn't even want to photograph half the people that want photos because they wouldn't be photogenic to me.. as bad as that sounds.. Lol.

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