Tae Kwon Do

***Andy*** · Nov-19-2006, 10:48 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, 10:50 AM

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

***DavidTO*** · Nov-19-2006, 10:50 AM

Nice series.

Lightsphere?

***Andy*** · Nov-19-2006, 10:54 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, 10:59 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, 12:39 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, 12:54 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, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy

You lay those kids out on the floor, you could play Twister©!

Nov-19-2006, 01:06 PM

neat shots-

love the ones of the most improved-

***devbobo*** · Nov-19-2006, 01:14 PM

Hey Andy,

BRILLIANT !!!

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

Cheers,

Dave

dbaker1221 · Nov-19-2006, 01:44 PM

thanks Andy ..that was interesting

***Andy*** · Nov-19-2006, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devbobo

Hey Andy,

BRILLIANT !!!

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

Cheers,

Dave

here he is, practicing, I guess

Thanks!

johng · Nov-19-2006, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy

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

Sure, in 1-6 (except for one of them) just look at how much the floor rises - you can tell by that you're shooting at a downward angle. But again, they're still great shots - it's just with kids this small you almost have to get down on your belly or at least sitting (or get a crimp in your back from hunching over from a kneeling position)

***Andy*** · Nov-19-2006, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johng

Sure, in 1-6 (except for one of them) just look at how much the floor rises - you can tell by that you're shooting at a downward angle. But again, they're still great shots - it's just with kids this small you almost have to get down on your belly or at least sitting (or get a crimp in your back from hunching over from a kneeling position)

Reading is hard

OK here are two more just for you, John

roosterman · Nov-19-2006, 06:06 PM

Love the little blonde guy under "Determination".

***Andy*** · Nov-19-2006, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roosterman

Love the little blonde guy under "Determination".

thanks! He's my youngest

mushy · Nov-19-2006, 08:56 PM

All these photo's rock Andy, but number 5,7 and the look of shock from the young girl at the end are just magic, some parents are really gunna love you

Art Scott · Nov-19-2006, 10:42 PM

nice series....realy nice one of your youngest prior to his board breaking......

antrieb · Nov-20-2006, 09:22 AM

I guess when Trevor asks me to pass the Turkey on Thursday, I better listen

***DoctorIt*** · Nov-20-2006, 09:25 AM

this is so cool:

great set Andy

Nov-19-2006, 10:48 AM	#1
*Andy* SmugMug COO & House Pro Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 52,623	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 Moon River Photography • Twitter • Facebook

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Nov-19-2006, 10:59 AM	#5
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Nov-19-2006, 01:14 PM	#10
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Nov-19-2006, 08:56 PM	#17
mushy snaphappy Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Western Australia Posts: 572	All these photo's rock Andy, but number 5,7 and the look of shock from the young girl at the end are just magic, some parents are really gunna love you __________________ Canon 40D 100-400 L IS USM 17-85 IS USM 10-22mm 50mm 1.8 18-55 Kit Lens Tamron 2x TeleConv

Nov-19-2006, 10:50 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, 12:39 PM	#6
johng Sports Shooter Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,097	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, 01:06 PM	#9
gefillmore Guest Posts: n/a	neat shots- love the ones of the most improved-

Nov-19-2006, 01:44 PM	#11
dbaker1221 dbaker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,379	thanks Andy ..that was interesting

Nov-19-2006, 06:06 PM	#15
roosterman Beginner grinner Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 9	Love the little blonde guy under "Determination".

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Nov-20-2006, 09:25 AM	#20
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