quick shot of the wife

[Qarik]

We had our 5 year anniversary so we got gussied up to hit nice restauarant..Manresa in Los Gatos..awesome stuff. Set up the the umbrella/reflector for a quick shot before we stepped out the door.

http://la15ota.smugmug.com/photos/670519276_cFGdd-L.jpg

http://la15ota.smugmug.com/photos/670517380_E339h-L.jpg

Experienced something weird..my shots were fairly underexposed (TTL flash) so I had to bump the exposure comp by 1.3 stops and go higher ISO..and still I had to expose another 1/2 stop in post. I don't think the flash was limited..not sure what was going on.

[lizzard_nyc]

Hola Qarik,

I can't stop staring at the giraffe legs--I'm guessing that can't be a good thing.

Also I get what you are saying about the lighting but I don't know how you could fix that.

I do like the tighter shot btw--just the crazy legs are so out of place.
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I just saw your signature name--Crazy Korean--too funny:rofl .

EDIT--Many congratulations on your anniversary.

[Qarik]

Hola Qarik,

I can't stop staring at the giraffe legs--I'm guessing that can't be a good thing.

Also I get what you are saying about the lighting but I don't know how you could fix that.

I do like the tighter shot btw--just the crazy legs are so out of place.
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I just saw your signature name--Crazy Korean--too funny:rofl .

EDIT--Many congratulations on your anniversary.

lol..I didn't know where else to shoot. I really like that painting.:clap :rofl

[Swartzy]

Believe it or not, shots like this will turn out way better with flash on camera, bounced riding the exposure comp. Using the wall and ceiling makes for soft, BIG light. Agree w/ the giraffe legs...LOL. Happy Anniversary!

[Cuong]

I think the TTL metering was fooled by all those light-color legs and jacket.

Cuong

[Qarik]

I think the TTL metering was fooled by all those light-color legs and jacket.

Cuong

That is what I am thinking. I am going to try again tonight with center weighted or spot meter.

[jmphotocraft]

lovely lady. But what is "quick" about an umbrella/off-camera flash shot?? :)

I agree with the other comments.

[lilmomma]

lovely lady. But what is "quick" about an umbrella/off-camera flash shot?? :)

I agree with the other comments.

are you a nikon shooter? commander mode and a 600/900 make an umbrella setup 5 minutes, tops :lust


beautiful wife, and happy anniversary!

[Qarik]

are you a nikon shooter? commander mode and a 600/900 make an umbrella setup 5 minutes, tops :lust


beautiful wife, and happy anniversary!

haha..the sb900 is about 15 sec faster then the Sb600...one flick of the switch. My on camera flashes are always set at commander and all teh channels and groups are preset on both camera and flash. No thinking involved. Setup time was < 2 min.

Thanks

[lilmomma]

rub it in..... :rofl

[sweet caroline]

haha..the sb900 is about 15 sec faster then the Sb600...one flick of the switch. My on camera flashes are always set at commander and all teh channels and groups are preset on both camera and flash. No thinking involved. Setup time was < 2 min.

Thanks

Same here. Everything is set for quick set up with off camera. Even if I just have the one flash hand held off to the side, it's wonderful.

Beautiful wife (of course). Happy anniversary.

Caroline

[VayCayMom]

Beautiful wife. Nice shots! You should be taking alot more of her!!:thumb