Tae Kwon Do

***Andy*** · Nov-19-2006, 11:48 AM

Big day for the Tae Kwon Do club today. They were all doing their tests to move up another belt. The kids were great

I shot these with my Canon 5D, Canon 24-105L, and Canon 580EX.

I Shot in RAW + Small JPG in camera. AI Servo focus. Manual exposure, 1/200th sec, f/5 and ISO 800. Focal lengths were typically 24mm - 30mm, as the room was really tight. The flash was set in ETTL mode, and bounced off the ceiling. Positive EC of 2/3s stop on the flash. I like to push the exposures as bright as possible - I don't care if a bit of the white uniforms get blown, I'm really after the best exposure possible for the faces.

Before the event, I made a gallery on my site. I printed up small sheets of paper with the gallery address and more info, for the parents at the event. The gallery is set for Proof Delay, so that when the parents order, I will be able to only work up in final form, the shots that are being bought.

Here are some samples though

Determination

First time breaking two boards at once

No pain, no gain.

This little girl brought down the house when she was awarded "most improved."

Enjoy (event) photography,

gus · Nov-19-2006, 11:50 AM

That little girls face at the end is worth everything ! Sharp shots mate !!!

***DavidTO*** · Nov-19-2006, 11:50 AM

Nice series.

Lightsphere?

***Andy*** · Nov-19-2006, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidTO

Nice series.

Lightsphere?

Thanks. I had the lightsphere with me, always do. But I didn't use it. The ceiling was only 8 feet tall, and it was white. Perfect for bouncing.

saurora · Nov-19-2006, 11:59 AM

What a great series...the expressions are priceless! Thanks for posting all of the detail on your exposures, flash settings, etc. Really helpful!

johng · Nov-19-2006, 01:39 PM

Andy,

Nice series. The only detraction is the angle. All the shots are shooting down on the participants rather than at their level which I think weakens the overall impact.

Love the faces on the ki-ahps!

***Andy*** · Nov-19-2006, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johng

All the shots are shooting down on the participants rather than at their level

Huh. In this series (only a few out of about 600 shots today) #s 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 are at eye-level to the subjects, I don't understand

Here's one more, from the sparring sessions:

BTW, I totally agree, shooting at their level is what I aim for when I can. In this room (very tiny!) I have to cohabit with the Master, three giant judges, and all the kids sitting around me

***DavidTO*** · Nov-19-2006, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy

gefillmore · Nov-19-2006, 02:06 PM

neat shots-

love the ones of the most improved-

***devbobo*** · Nov-19-2006, 02:14 PM

Hey Andy,

BRILLIANT !!!

I totally love Trev's face in this shot...

Cheers,

Dave

Nov-19-2006, 11:48 AM	#1
*Andy* Hold the meat Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 50,164	Tae Kwon Do Big day for the Tae Kwon Do club today. They were all doing their tests to move up another belt. The kids were great I shot these with my Canon 5D, Canon 24-105L, and Canon 580EX. I Shot in RAW + Small JPG in camera. AI Servo focus. Manual exposure, 1/200th sec, f/5 and ISO 800. Focal lengths were typically 24mm - 30mm, as the room was really tight. The flash was set in ETTL mode, and bounced off the ceiling. Positive EC of 2/3s stop on the flash. I like to push the exposures as bright as possible - I don't care if a bit of the white uniforms get blown, I'm really after the best exposure possible for the faces. Before the event, I made a gallery on my site. I printed up small sheets of paper with the gallery address and more info, for the parents at the event. The gallery is set for Proof Delay, so that when the parents order, I will be able to only work up in final form, the shots that are being bought. Here are some samples though Determination First time breaking two boards at once No pain, no gain. This little girl brought down the house when she was awarded "most improved." Enjoy (event) photography, __________________ Andy SmugMug COO, General Manager, House Pro & Dgrin Admin • Moon River Photography • League of Creative Infrared Photographers

Nov-19-2006, 11:50 AM	#3
*DavidTO* salubrious Join Date: May 2004 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 15,654	Nice series. Lightsphere? __________________ Moderator of The Refinery \| Action! ARQG \| Post A Pic \| Nice Tutes! \| Me! How To Do Most Anything on Dgrin! Photography Workshops \| Muench University

Nov-19-2006, 11:59 AM	#5
saurora Major grins Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orange, California Posts: 4,303	What a great series...the expressions are priceless! Thanks for posting all of the detail on your exposures, flash settings, etc. Really helpful! __________________ "Photography is a great thing because you don't have to be great before it becomes satisfying. You never get to the point where you say, 'I know it all.' " - Al Belson, photographer

Nov-19-2006, 02:14 PM	#10
*devbobo* technicolored Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 4,186	Hey Andy, BRILLIANT !!! I totally love Trev's face in this shot... Cheers, Dave __________________ David Parry My Photos \| SmugBrowser

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Nov-19-2006, 11:50 AM	#2
gus Major grins Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: the wasteland Posts: 16,204	That little girls face at the end is worth everything ! Sharp shots mate !!!

Nov-19-2006, 01:39 PM	#6
johng Sports Shooter Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,016	Andy, Nice series. The only detraction is the angle. All the shots are shooting down on the participants rather than at their level which I think weakens the overall impact. Love the faces on the ki-ahps!

Nov-19-2006, 02:06 PM	#9
gefillmore Ramblin' hyphenatin' man Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,732	neat shots- love the ones of the most improved-