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Elaine
Nov-06-2009, 10:53 PM
I have been playing with my flash so much more than usual lately, and since this discussion on flash (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=146264), I've been liking my results so much more, too! Today I received Neil van Niekirk (http://www.planetneil.com/)'s book called On Camera Flash Techniques (http://www.amazon.com/Camera-Techniques-Digital-Portrait-Photography/dp/1584282584/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_1), which I hope will add even more to my flash ability.

Anyway, tonight I grabbed this quick shot and I liked it enough to share it.

http://elaine.heasley.net/About-Me/Pieces-of-Me-part-37/Ethan-3300/705516176_KERts-XL-1.jpg
digidrone
Nov-07-2009, 03:38 AM
Well done!
Darren Troy C
Nov-07-2009, 03:57 AM
Oh wow, how cute! :thumb
divamum
Nov-07-2009, 08:26 AM
Well look at you GO!! I can see that you and bounce flash have become good buddies very quickly - fantastic!

(Is the book worth getting? I may treat myself... :D)
jeffreaux2
Nov-07-2009, 12:05 PM
Excellent Elaine!!!:thumb

Are you using a snoot or half snoot when bouncing?
Aspecto5
Nov-07-2009, 03:51 PM
Look at the eyes! POP! Great job!:D
Oobers
Nov-07-2009, 04:19 PM
This is a lovely shot and the expression, eyes and lighting are wonderful imo. However the curtains are a distraction and the main subject of the shot is the model, so I would crop to just beyond the wrist ( don't crop on a joint) and then clone out the bit of curtain remaining.
Nicely done :thumb
Oobers
Elaine
Nov-07-2009, 05:30 PM
Thank you, everyone!

Diva - I haven't had a chance to thoroughly investigate the book yet, but it looks like it gives very practical advice. There are lots of pictures with their settings, and pictures showing a situation without flash and with flash. At first glance, it looks useful. I will say I recognized a few pictures from his site, so I'm sure some of the info is a repeat from that, but I think that is to be expected.

Jeff - I did not use a snoot in this shot. I have played with them some, but have only used a piece of black construction paper wrapped around my flash head to date (or partially wrapped around, as a flag). :rolleyes But I haven't done that with people yet...only with objects. Baby steps! :D

Oobers - Actually, the main subject of this photo is my son with his two favorite animals (there is an untold back story), and he would be quite upset to have them cropped out. :D As I said in the title, it's a snapshot, so it is finished as is, for me. Thank you for your comments!
Oobers
Nov-07-2009, 05:37 PM
Oobers - Actually, the main subject of this photo is my son with his two favorite animals (there is an untold back story), and he would be quite upset to have them cropped out. :D As I said in the title, it's a snapshot, so it is finished as is, for me. Thank you for your comments!
Fair enough
jeffreaux2
Nov-07-2009, 06:14 PM
Even with the current crop configuration "environmental portrait" might fit this better than "snapshot".:D

The curtains dont bother me at all.:dunno
D'Buggs
Nov-08-2009, 12:19 PM
Even with the current crop configuration "environmental portrait" might fit this better than "snapshot".:D

The curtains dont bother me at all.:dunno

.... A good example of "enviourmental portraiture"...
DavidS
Nov-10-2009, 07:24 PM
I love the shot!!!

I have learned a lot from Neil's website. I'm sure his book is even better.
Swartzy
Nov-10-2009, 09:21 PM
Flash rocks! Well done Elaine. Once you master that flash then you can make the decision to use available light or make your own..then opens the new world of off camera....each has it's place for whatever dynamic you wish to achieve. Keep playing and try bouncing the light with partial modifiers..it makes it look like the light is on a stand somewhere..LOL

Great for you!:thumb