Lydia is new to modeling and was willing to model for me to try out my new lights. The shot was taken in a small bedroom. I have 2 bare strobes behind the model to light up the walls. One more strobe high above in the center shooting through an umbrella.
Home studio
Thursday, February 3, 2011
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5:59 PM
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I have been experimenting with home studio setup for some time. The whole idea was intended for blogshop photography. I have been getting a number of request for blogshop photography and after considering my options, I feel that the easiest and far more cost effective option was to be able to do it a home.
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Mittusbelle 2nd Launch
Saturday, September 4, 2010
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6:52 AM
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Here are some shots from Mittsubelle's 2nd launch.
I'm beginning to have some rapport with Xue-er, model for all the shots. She's beginning to know some of the style I'm looking. On top of that, she is more comfortable and at ease with me clicking off my camera in front of her. That really helps a lot. Tension be can easily 'feel' on pictures. At least that is my opinion. I always like to have my model as relax looking as possible.
This is the first time that I'm using a second slave flash. There are still mistakes in my shots which requires some digital touch up to correct it. Hopefully in subsequent shoot, I can grab hold of the lights properly so that I can just focus my processing on laying the collage.
This is the first time that I'm using a second slave flash. There are still mistakes in my shots which requires some digital touch up to correct it. Hopefully in subsequent shoot, I can grab hold of the lights properly so that I can just focus my processing on laying the collage.
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Light test
Saturday, May 29, 2010
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9:06 AM
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Just came back from another blogshop fashion shoot. I have to say I'm not that good with strobes and getting the right lights still takes me quite a while to figure out. I have to thank my models while I figure it out.
Some of the shots that I took while testing the lights.
Some of the shots that I took while testing the lights.
That is Ivy in her Muey Thai pose.
And this dashing little boy is Caven.
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Mittsubelle
Monday, April 26, 2010
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7:03 AM
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Apologies for the lack of pictures for a long time.
Been busy with work. Nevertheless, I have managed to find some time for another blogshop shoot.
Mittsubelle launched their debut set of collection last weekend. I was proud to be able to work with them for their outfit shoot.
Been busy with work. Nevertheless, I have managed to find some time for another blogshop shoot.
Mittsubelle launched their debut set of collection last weekend. I was proud to be able to work with them for their outfit shoot.
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The Lovely Bride
Friday, February 12, 2010
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6:53 AM
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Again, more experimenting with Photoshop editing when I have the time. This time, I have selected a shot taken at a close friend ROM.
The Lovely Bride
Here, I am experimenting with vignetting effects as well as creating a dreamy feel to the shot. After writing this post, I have come to realize that I am not quite satisfy with it. There are some distracting artifacts within the frame and I think that it takes away the focus on the bride. A tighter crop would perhaps be a better framing for this shot.
The Lovely Bride
Here, I am experimenting with vignetting effects as well as creating a dreamy feel to the shot. After writing this post, I have come to realize that I am not quite satisfy with it. There are some distracting artifacts within the frame and I think that it takes away the focus on the bride. A tighter crop would perhaps be a better framing for this shot.
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The Final Touches
Thursday, February 11, 2010
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6:12 AM
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Of the many joys that parents witness, wedding of their children. It it a traditional way for both dad and mum to help put on the wedding veil for their daughter. It is also a form of blessing by the parents for their daughter.
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Liyun & Nick at the studio
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
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5:51 AM
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Another experimental studio with Liyun & Nick. Love the both of them and really appreciate the time they have taken out for this shoot.
This was a much better session as compared to the previous one. I was fortunate to have Nicholas to help me with the lightings. The prior discussion on MSN with him on the kind of shots that I was looking for help to save some time during the session though we still took a while to figure the right position for the low key shot.
We corrected some mistakes from the previous session but still, made new mistakes. But generally speaking, we have got much better shots and keepers for this session. Less post processing was required as a result.
This was a much better session as compared to the previous one. I was fortunate to have Nicholas to help me with the lightings. The prior discussion on MSN with him on the kind of shots that I was looking for help to save some time during the session though we still took a while to figure the right position for the low key shot.
We corrected some mistakes from the previous session but still, made new mistakes. But generally speaking, we have got much better shots and keepers for this session. Less post processing was required as a result.
What was right with this shot? The white background was evenly lighted up as compared to the previous high key shot (in the previous studio session). I have decided to process this shot to give a 'dreamy' feel as really, the both of them seems to be in their own world during the shoot. Love their natural expression.
The challenge which we faced during the session was the strobe lighting up the backdrop. The strobe will be captured in the shot if we shoot at full body length. It didn't strike us that the solution was simple to draw the backdrop out longer and have the subject stand further away from the backdrop. That way, the subject will be able to conceal the strobe nicely.
The challenge which we faced during the session was the strobe lighting up the backdrop. The strobe will be captured in the shot if we shoot at full body length. It didn't strike us that the solution was simple to draw the backdrop out longer and have the subject stand further away from the backdrop. That way, the subject will be able to conceal the strobe nicely.
And as you can see, all the high key shots are half body. Liyun and her cutesy expression. Reflects her cheery self so well.
Nick proposed to Liyun on August last year. So I thought why not a pose for that? :P
We were getting bored with the conventional high key and decided to experiment with something different. Nicholas suggested shifting the backdrop-strobe to one side and have it coming in directly on the subject. The end result ?
We were getting bored with the conventional high key and decided to experiment with something different. Nicholas suggested shifting the backdrop-strobe to one side and have it coming in directly on the subject. The end result ?
Not too bad I feel. I like the shadows because of the diagonal strobe at the back.
And then we switched to a low key setup. It took us quite a while to settle for this setup. We were looking for something 'dark-arrogant-look-ambiance' kind of feel for the shot.
And then we switched to a low key setup. It took us quite a while to settle for this setup. We were looking for something 'dark-arrogant-look-ambiance' kind of feel for the shot.
And we got it eventually. On top of that, we get to see a different look from Liyun. Was really please with the shots for the low key and surprised by Liyun's ability to pose for this shot.
Nick was equally up to the task! Their relationship is working well for the shot. Both are comfortable with each other and both loves being shot at.
Kudos to Liyun & Nick. Can't thank them enough for being willing models for me. Shooting them is of such pleasure.
There are plans for an outdoor session with the both of them again. So stay tune!
Kudos to Liyun & Nick. Can't thank them enough for being willing models for me. Shooting them is of such pleasure.
There are plans for an outdoor session with the both of them again. So stay tune!
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