Decked Out
Stopped by to shoot the boys before heading off to see the girls. This was shot around 10:30am, so some good light was around which was great. I had my wife hold my flash low and off to the right of camera only about 2 mtrs away. The brief I give myself for shots like this with flash outdoors is pretty simple….......control the ambient light to a point where my flash will sync with the shutter speed. So that means the ISO will be driving the shot, I set it to 100, then set the shutter to 1/200th (max flash sync speed in manual mode). from there it’s just a case of adjusting the aperture until it read the desired underexposure which ended up being f/8, correct exposure showed f/13, flash output was pre-guessed at 1/2 power based on past shots from a similar distance to subject.
Processing involved a slight contrast mask and pumping the saturation up 25%, lastly I ran my Noiseware filter over the entire image at a very low setting.
The shot details sound long winded I admit, but in reality it take only a few seconds. Generally I do my metering and adjustments while I’m talking to the people I’m going to shoot so there is no waiting around for me to get my act together.
Murray Swift, 6 months ago
BRILLIANT, and I hope they all get a copy!
Useful description too.
Peter Marin in reply to Murray Swift’s comment, 6 months ago
Thanks Murray, I’m glad you had a read of the notes. The technique and mindset provide repeatability in no time at all.
I’m sure the groom will share a few pics with his men, they were all absolute legends on the day.
Paola Jofre, 6 months ago
Beautiful shot Peter!!! The lighting is terrific, thank you for explaining the process :) Love how crisp the suits look!!!
Bill Fonseca, 6 months ago
Beautiful lighting Peter, thanks for the information as usual, it’s most helpful. I’m tossing between getting Noiseware or Noiseworks?? Mmmmm.
katialo, 6 months ago
great work once again peter, and your skill at keeping the detail in your shadows and highlights is enviable. thanks for sharing the info on your procedure with the rest of us!
now, do you hold workshops!!
Peter Marin in reply to katialo’s comment, 6 months ago
Thanks for that, you’re too kind.
Workshops! I have a way to go yet (-8. I reckon it would be pretty cool though.
Tomorrow (17/5/08) will really test my salt……......the forecast is for rain, hail, high winds and if that wasn’t enough…….a top of only 13 degrees. I’m crapping myself already , did I mention it’s all held outdoors too.
Cheers mate
katialo, 6 months ago
and to top it all off, when you get to the brides house, she’s going to tell you she hates having her photo taken!!.....
i’m lucky then – sunday’s my day to get soggy socks and parking fines…...
have a great one peter.
Peter Marin in reply to Paola Jofre’s comment, 6 months ago
Thanks very much, I really appreciate you saying so. I love sharing my (limited) knowledge, I believe in passing it on, it’s how we all learn and get inspired.
Hugs to You
Samantha Cole-..., 6 months ago
Awesome work Peter… this is just brilliant…
xx Sam
tess1731, 6 months ago
Awesome Shot