The Official Photography Thread - Vol. 3

[SVNTI]

how do u just separate the sky? We are talking about HDR correct?

Not HDR. Fong is talking about shooting a car with flash. What a lot of people do is set the camera on a tripod, and shoot various exposures as you move the flash around to expose certain areas. Then in post, you blend (stack all the layers, and mask/delete certain areas) all those images to get the car fully exposed.

 

[Fong$tarr]

how do u just separate the sky? We are talking about HDR correct?

Here's sort of a tutorial if you don't know what light painting is. All Quicks shots on the other page is done that way. For whatever reason, I thought you had to blend the backgrounds in but I guess masking the car is the proper way.

 

[SVNTI]

Here's sort of a tutorial if you don't know what light painting is. All Quicks shots on the other page is done that way. For whatever reason, I thought you had to blend the backgrounds in but I guess masking the car is the proper way.

That was an awesome tutorial. Definitely want to try it out.

 

[Fong$tarr]

It's true what he says after you composite your shot. The photo isn't even a photo by true nature and almost becomes fake. His shot was cool but looked too much imo. I like how there is a balance of realism but also have the car look surreal at the same time.

Love these two from Quick's work. Both cars contrast well from their background and environment.

 

[keko jones]

That tutorial is nice. I just can'tsm see myself spending 30 hours on a image.

I would love to try something like that though.

 

[ksteezy]

Been in Seattle since Thursday, bout I load YA with pics...lol

 

[keko jones]

Been in Seattle since Thursday, bout I load YA with pics...lol

hurry up.. LoL.. One question i had asked you and that was do you use strobe to shoot infants or all its with natural lightingm

 

[SVNTI]

6D + 28mm 1.8. Couldn't wait to shoot with it.

 

[ksteezy]

hurry up.. LoL.. One question i had asked you and that was do you use strobe to shoot infants or all its with natural lightingm

I use a strobe, natural light is awesome but unpredictable, you need the right diffuser tho, the Westcott 50" soft box is the best I've found but not very easy to get, I also use an Einstein

 

[timelessflight]

6D + 28mm 1.8. Couldn't wait to shoot with it.

nice

 

[keko jones]

I use a strobe, natural light is awesome but unpredictable, you need the right diffuser tho, the Westcott 50" soft box is the best I've found but not very easy to get, I also use an Einstein

i have some ABs with giant octabox or beauty dish with defuser.

 

[benssick]

Mood Ring by Sickmatic, on Flickr


Photography by Sickmatic, on Flickr



Walk On By by Sickmatic, on Flickr


Drive By by Sickmatic, on Flickr

 

[yanky]

@qu1ckst3r awesome shots man. Forever an inspiration for automotive photography.

I'd be down for that flickr group / weekly theme. Finally upgraded to a 6D. Gotta shoot more now!

Welcome to the 6D club my dude! You have the 28mm, 24-105 and what else? I also have both of those lenses but never got around to using the 28mm often.

how do u just separate the sky? We are talking about HDR correct?

Here's sort of a tutorial if you don't know what light painting is. All Quicks shots on the other page is done that way. For whatever reason, I thought you had to blend the backgrounds in but I guess masking the car is the proper way.

I need to get a speedlite to try this. Got a buddy that wants to do a shoot and I was thinking of going to a dark parking lot with a flash and going about doing this. What is he using as an attachment to the flash?

 

[iamdef]

Mood Ring by Sickmatic, on Flickr

Can't wait to get a good ring flash

 

[keko jones]

can't go back 3pages so here's a phone picture to bump this up.

 

[sn00pee]

need to fix some inconsistencies in the pp though

 

[keko jones]

I think number 2 is the best follow by 4 wouldn't post anymore than that. But yeah 2 is def a banger fo sure. .... Love.

 

[dunksrnice]

Been a while... Recent work this past month or two. Been balancing three jobs, school, and wedding/photo events all in one. Photo bomb.

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Recent Wedding & Engagement work. I have a lot more I haven't had the chance to work on.

A lot more on the blog, check it out.

IG - @dunksrnice
www.dunksrnice.net

 

[bigslim773]

Can't wait to get a good ring flash

SAME HERE!!!

 

[bigslim773]

Fong$tarr

SICK GGB PICS MAN!!

I DONT DO HEIGHTS SO I WOULD HAVE HAD TO PASS ON THAT EXPERIENCE.

BUT PROPS TO YOU!!!

 

[pactez]

Finally going through some old Disney World pics.  Both w/Canon 60D and 28mm f/1.8.  Peace.

 

[Fong$tarr]

 

[SVNTI]

^ Nice!

Two shots I liked from a previous shoot. This was with the T2i + 28mm f/1.8 USM.

 

[Good Ol J.R]

OMG I've been MIA. With work x school, it's been hectic. Plus I just bought a new car so that's where my extra lens money is going

I'm going to try to get some shots of my car off before I leave for Vegas on Friday. Happy shooting all!

 

[dabottom305]

Is it possible to get good long exposure shots with a monopod?

I'm going to a few attractions that don't allow tripods.

I mean unless you can lean it on something and not make it move, it could work but I'd imagine it'd be very difficult, especially anything over 5 seconds.

Thanks for responding to the pm.

I ended up getting another tripod. No one even noticed I was using one in the Willis tower.