Boards.ie Studio day (56k No)

Borderfox

I havent seen any pictures up yet so I will start the ball rolling. Myself, Paul W, Frank Courtney, Stephen Lynn and organiser Gerard Kenny went up north on Saturday to do a 4 hour studio shoot in http://www.imagerystudio.t83.net/ organised with three models. Turned out to be an excellent day and a great introduction to studio shooting with (I think) a lot being learnt by everyone involved. The studio had a main area set up with 2 large Bowens softboxes and 2 flash with umbrella all fired off your own flash so no wires.

1: Carrie

2: Emma

3: Amy


Three Brides


Studio with a 10-20


PaulW at work


More to follow

Borderfox

Paulw

I must say, it was a great shoot. I learned a lot, and made loads of mistakes too. Some actually worked (as mistakes). The models were great. Fun to work with, professional too, but overall a good laugh and easy to photograph.

Here's a sample of mine (many more on FlickR)

Charlie's Angels (as brides)


Carolynna


A close eye on Emma


Amy and THE chair


Flaming girls (don't ask how I captured this image)


Emma's Cheeky grin


Reflections of Amy


I really enjoyed the day, and look forward to shooting there again.

Oriel

Nice shots guys, I'll try to get a few done tonight.

Borderfox

Nice shots Paul, the mirror one came out really well

Borderfox

Thanks to Frank for taking and sending this on to us

sineadw

They all look great! I love the cheeky grin one Paul

Wouldn't mind trying some studio work when I'm a bit more confident.

Paulw

Actually, I'd be very keen for another studio shoot. Maybe 4 photographers and 2 models? More than that can be a little complex, especially considering those flash.

Sinead - it was my very first time in a studio and it was great. Once you get to grips with the equipment it was fine. The girls were really great. They know what to do, and just a little guidance from the photographer goes a long way.

So, if anyone is interested, I'd be up for it again.

Oh, and one more photo --

440Hz

hehe!! Love that last one Paul What a happy expression! (/wonders why )

Borderfox

I found it mentally very tiring but also it got you thinking a lot about where you wanted the light. I think when I do it again I will move the lights around a lot more to get different effects. What is it about seeing pictures of yourself that reinforces your decision to be behind the camera!!

ShowUsYourXbox

Amy gets my vote!

Other then that, i don't really like photography!

Cameraman

Just a few quick ones - still have loads to get through :










Incidentally, found quite a few were underexposed by 1 to 1.5 stops. The flashmeter was right after all ! Think I was misinterpreting the histogram on my camera (should have filled the frame with a face, rather than including the background as well).

Frank

bovril

Nice shots all. Would love to try studio photography myself out some day. I'd have to purchase a flash too before I tried it out and also purchase some confidence! Can you buy that on the internet?

Paulw

The studio flash/lights were enough. In reality we didn't use our own flash much at all.

As for confidence ... well ... all you have to do is photograph the subject. You do that all the time. The difference in the studio is that you just photograph the model, and advise her how you'd like to photograph her.

Great photos Frank, love the hair one.

sineadw

I think Al in Kea has it in stock Louise

I wouldn't know where to start with metering for lights.

That first one is really lovely Cameraman!

440Hz

Yeah great shots Cameraman!! 3rd one (hair) is very well captured.

Borderfox

Metering for the lights was trial and error, most of the time it was around 1/200th and f7-10.

Morlar

Some great shots there & good to hear people enjoyed it too.

blastman

Cameraman's first photo is really nice, but plenty of great shots there.

Paulw

It was a great day. I'm actually surprised that I found so many of mine that I actually liked and enjoyed processing.

If people are interested, I'd be keen to go again, maybe with different models.

Fajitas!

Some great shots there lads. I'd have loved to have come along.

Oriel

Hi Folks,

Firstly, I'm completely new to both studio photography and model photography. It was a bit strange for me. I'm used to shooting gigs and nature - things that you can't ask to stop pose for you. Twas all a bit strange.
And to be honest after taking these photos - I'm thinking "What the hell am I going to do with these?"
All in all though, it was a good experience, and thoroughly enjoyed meeting up with the lads, even if I was, ahem, fashionably late!

I've very quickly gone through a few there. First time, be nice.
The rest of the few that I've done can be found here.

nilhg

Oriel numbers 2 and 4 would be my favs of your set.

Can I ask what a day like that would cost and if any instruction was included?

Borderfox

2 & 4 are excellent, Nilhg the day cost €90 which was for four hours and three models. No instruction was included but the girls knew what sort of shots we were looking for and were a great help on the day.

Paulw

Oriel, I think you've more photos of the photographers than the models.

It was my first studio work too. Initially it was very daunting - lights, women I didn't know, outfits, props etc. But once we started, I was surprised how easy it was. Ok, it wasn't that easy, considering how many images I had to delete due to under-exposure, over-exposure and a few that were out of focus.

The girls made it fun. They were so relaxed and easy going. They certainly helped, and their poses and suggestions added to it all.

That one day has given me loads of new ideas, especially with how to use the lights. I want to go back and try more things now. I'd even consider trying a model shoot outdoors, just to compare.

For what we got on the day, it was cheap enough. The studio is Stg £15 per hour, and then just add the models on top (anything from £15 per hour up). To get some lessons in studio work, the guy who runs the place does some tutorials, and I'm sure he would make himself available for a small session.

Check out their website for more details. http://www.imagerystudio.t83.net/

Morlar

I havent gone through the full set yet as I have a backlog of travel and other stuff to get through but here are a couple from the day :

Carrie


Gemma


Carrie II



Amy


There are a few more on flickr.

Paulw

I love that one of Emma. Brilliant photo. Nice one of Amy too.

I think we all got some really great picts. Easy with such lovely models.

440Hz

been looking at girls on flickr all day... hmmmm thats just... errr.... hehe

anyhoo... some smashing shots on Flickr guys, gone through pages and pages at this stage! Gone comment crazy! Some really striking shots on your Flickr Gerard. Well done lads!

Borderfox

Lovely shots Gerard, the tones in the b&w are beautiful