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Dis de Los Muertos - Dos

BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
edited October 28, 2014 in People
From my second Day of the Dead shoot, this time with Amanda, Ann Marie and Kirstyn.

Kirstyn
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2. Amanda
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Ann Marie
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10. and an oxymoron to end the set.
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Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
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    jonh68jonh68 Registered Users Posts: 2,711 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2014
    This is another one where the posing looks good, costumes/makeup look great, great location.... but the lighting on the subjects would be great for standard portrait session. This is another set that screams for edgy lighting, shadows, and fantasy look.
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    SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2014
    I like the images, especially #5, but agree with John. Ya can't change the lighting, but you could play with the PP for a more edgy, dramatic, scarey look.

    Sam
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    BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2014
    Can't argue with that jon but that type of control just wasn't possible (at least by me) on the date of the shoot. If indeed, it is possible, it's a technique I'll have to learn.

    I guess I can play with vignettes and gradients in CS6 but I'd probably have to do the shoot indoors to attain what you're discussing.
    Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
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    HackboneHackbone Registered Users Posts: 4,027 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2014
    Use flash Big Dog use flash. You can make it dark when using flash. I don't know how you get all these lovely ladies around you and how you come up with all these Wonderful Crazy ideas but keep em coming.
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    jonh68jonh68 Registered Users Posts: 2,711 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2014
    Bilsen wrote: »
    Can't argue with that jon but that type of control just wasn't possible (at least by me) on the date of the shoot. If indeed, it is possible, it's a technique I'll have to learn.

    I guess I can play with vignettes and gradients in CS6 but I'd probably have to do the shoot indoors to attain what you're discussing.

    It is possible, use flash to over power ambient. It can be done anytime.
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    BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2014
    Well for now I'll have to CS6 it, but I will definitely try that out before outdoor season ends.
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    Gary752Gary752 Registered Users Posts: 934 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2014
    Hackbone wrote: »
    Use flash Big Dog use flash. You can make it dark when using flash. I don't know how you get all these lovely ladies around you and how you come up with all these Wonderful Crazy ideas but keep em coming.

    Yep! There was a workshop on Creative Live just a couple days ago that did just that. They are rebroadcasting it for the next couple of days if you want to catch some of it.

    Just set your camera to kill the ambient light (to your liking) then add a flash or two.

    GaryB
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    BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2014
    Will do but preferably on a day without 20 mile an hour winds. The girls were freezing.
    Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
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    Bryce WilsonBryce Wilson Registered Users Posts: 1,586 Major grins
    edited October 23, 2014
    Do dead people really bother putting clothes on? :D
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    BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited October 24, 2014
    Bryce Wilson wrote: »
    Do dead people really bother putting clothes on? :D

    Unfortunately, these six do. Damn my luck.mwink.gif
    Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
    Canon 600D; Canon 1D Mk2;
    24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
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    SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited October 24, 2014
    I would encourage you to explore some more extreme post processing.

    These are really interesting images and can go in so many directions.

    here is an example of a different direction. If you object, I will absolutely remove it.

    Sam
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    BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited October 24, 2014
    ZERO objection from me Sam. That looks terrific.thumb.gif

    I have two more shoots to process and then I'll go back and play with these two.
    Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
    Canon 600D; Canon 1D Mk2;
    24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
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    D3SshooterD3Sshooter Registered Users Posts: 1,187 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2014
    Nice work, but very busy pictures. I guess that is the nature of this kind of work. Great make-up/grime .
    The one I really like is 5, since it brings out the faces so much better, more so since the surroundings are not busy at all. It drives the eyes to the faces.
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    BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2014
    Thanks D3. Always glad for your comments.

    In my view (the familiar disagreement here) I wanted the abandoned insane asylum where we shot to be part of the story. On the headshots I did use a thin DOF but for the others, I wanted to show the eeriness of where we were. It is, in fact, a super creepy place.
    Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
    Canon 600D; Canon 1D Mk2;
    24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
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    FoquesFoques Registered Users Posts: 1,951 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2014
    Would you mind sharing raws for the 5 and 10 with me? I'd like to try an edit, if possible.. :)
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    BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2014
    Foques wrote: »
    Would you mind sharing raws for the 5 and 10 with me? I'd like to try an edit, if possible.. :)


    PM me an Email and I'll send you the RAWs.
    Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
    Canon 600D; Canon 1D Mk2;
    24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
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    FoquesFoques Registered Users Posts: 1,951 Major grins
    edited October 28, 2014
    Played around with it a little tonight.
    thank you for the opportunity.

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