One thing I learn about doing an environmental portrait is that, when you do your composition, you have to already take note of what post kind of process you’ll do. Knowing the look you wanted before taking the shot will help a lot in post production. Gear: Canon 7D + Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 OS HSM Settings: f6.3 | 1/250 | ISO 100 Strobist: 580exII + 60″ umbrella collapsed on Camera top left @ 1/16 power Post process: Curves Adjusments Hue […]
This was shot in one of the abandoned villa in Ras Al Khaimah. It was a fun shoot and I would like to thank our model, Alexandra Lyubimaya, who’s very fun to work with. She’s our model, our stylist and make up artist! Gear: Canon 7D + Sigma 8-16mm Settings: f6.3 | 1/250 | ISO 100 Srobist: 580exii + 60″ umbrella (collapsed) on top camera right @ 1/4 power Trigger: 7D’s built in transmitter Post processing: Clean-up in Photoshop (clone […]
This was from one of the portrait sessions I had before with my buddy Eugene with our model, Katya Jones. Gear: Canon 7D + Sigma 17-50 f2.8 OS HSM Settings: f2.8 | 1/250 | ISO 100 Strobist: 580exii + umbrella on camera top left @ 1/64 power 52″ silver reflector below to fill in some shadows 7D’s built in transmitter Post processing: Cleanup in Photoshop CS5 Dodging and burning Color balance Curves adjustments Cheers! /Mike
I had a tough weekend; I injured my right foot and was not able to go to office for 3 days. Everything is getting better now, luckily. This is one of the image I processed during those days, I can’t really sit down longer than 30 minutes since I can’t put too much pressure on my foot so I did this in sessions. Anyway, I wanted to create that “poster” look on this image. Gear: Canon 7D + Tokina 11-16 […]
As I said on my previous post, finding interesting angles is not easy; You really need to work it, you need to go around your subject and work your shot. It’s hard but its a lot of fun and that’s what matters I guess 🙂 Gear: Canon 7D + Sigma 17-50 f2.8 OS HSM Settings: f2.8 | I/100 | ISO 100 Strobist: 580exii + umbrella @ 1/16 power on camera left gold reflector on the left to fill in some […]
Finding an interesting shot in portraiture is quite different compared to landscapes. The thought process is different when composing; I myself find portraits more challenging because you need to capture a specific look which can happen at any moment, compared to landscapes in which you have more time to compose and get that perfect shot we want. But, both are very rewarding once the image in your camera matches the image you have in your mind. Gear: Canon 7D + […]
This particular shot was one of the first shots taken during our shoot. I wanted a simple / clean look. The lighting setup was pretty simple, one flash with umbrella and a silver reflector. If you are in Dubai and would like me to arrange a similar workshop for you, please get it touch with me here Gear: Canon 7D + Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 OS HSM Settings: f2.8 | 1/250 | ISO 100 Strobist: 580exii + umbrella @ 1/32 power […]
This is probably the last from set 2. The place has got a lot of potential and it’s a lot of fun to take pictures of… I want to thank Alika for being a nice model throughout the shoot. Cheers! Gear: Canon 7D + Sigma 17-50 f2.8 OS HSM Settings: f5.0 | 1/200 | ISO 320 Strobist: 430exii + umbrella on camera right @ 1/4 power Trigger: 7D’s transmitter Post process: Curves adjustments Dodging and burning Did some cloning on […]
As the sun was setting, I was waiting for clouds but… somehow they went away; they would have been a good background. Anyway, there’s plenty of interesting background in this place. A close up shot this time. Again, using one light and the sun as a mild rim light. Gear: Canon 7D + Sigma 17-50 f2.8 OS HSM Settings: f5.0 | 1/250 | ISO 320 Strobist: 430exii + umbrella on camera right @ 1/2 power Trigger: 7D’s built in transmitter […]
This is probably my last post for set 1; Set 2 will still be in the same place but a different location. On this particular shot, I asked the model to walk towards the camera, giving a sense of motion to the shot. I applied the same ‘cinematic’ post process to complete set 1. Gear: Canon 7D + Sigma 17-50 f2.8 OS HSM Settings: f5.6 | 1/200 | ISO 160 Strobist: 430exii + umbrella on camera top left @ 1/4 […]