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Sunday, July 18, 2010
One last Kudos
Greetings! One last kudos to Dan and the gang at Ciplex. I've had great compliments on my new design for the http://www.hawaiiportrait.com/ website. Thanks for making me look good! =)
Professional photo equipment
Greetings!
I have been asked by clients "what kind of equipment do you use"? Professional photographers have many many tools and
techniques at their disposal. Everyone has an opinion! Mac or pc? Digital or Film? Nikon or Canon? Mamiya or Hasselblad? The truth is it does
not matter what your tool of choice is. It's the end result that counts. Digital has surpassed film in so many ways now. Film was great! However, just as the horse and buggy was replaced by the cars, trains and airplanes. It's time is simply over. Sure a few artists that prefer to print on their own in a darkroom but all professional labs scan film and use a digital printer for portraits.
So what do I use ? I have to add a smile here =) . I use the right equipment for each job. For beach and studio portraits I use a Nikon D700 pro. I also have a Canon D30 as a backup. My other back up cameras are a Mamiya and a Rangefinder. Won't my competition now find out what I use? Sure! That's fine. I consider it a great complement that other photographers look to my studio for information about how to do portraits.
Check back to my blog for a "how to portrait sessions"! ~ Tricia
I have been asked by clients "what kind of equipment do you use"? Professional photographers have many many tools and
techniques at their disposal. Everyone has an opinion! Mac or pc? Digital or Film? Nikon or Canon? Mamiya or Hasselblad? The truth is it does
not matter what your tool of choice is. It's the end result that counts. Digital has surpassed film in so many ways now. Film was great! However, just as the horse and buggy was replaced by the cars, trains and airplanes. It's time is simply over. Sure a few artists that prefer to print on their own in a darkroom but all professional labs scan film and use a digital printer for portraits.
So what do I use ? I have to add a smile here =) . I use the right equipment for each job. For beach and studio portraits I use a Nikon D700 pro. I also have a Canon D30 as a backup. My other back up cameras are a Mamiya and a Rangefinder. Won't my competition now find out what I use? Sure! That's fine. I consider it a great complement that other photographers look to my studio for information about how to do portraits.
Check back to my blog for a "how to portrait sessions"! ~ Tricia
Saturday, July 10, 2010
A professional photograph
Bonjour! Do you know what to look for in a good photograph? What is good lighting and posing? What are the different styles of photography? There are as many methods for achieving a excellent image as there are photographers. I prefer to keep it simple and easy. Why? I like to make it as easy as possible for you. Holding a pose and smiling can be hard! In this blog post I am going to cover the first question. What to look for in a good portrait.
The background should be simple. There should be no horizon lines or items sticking out of the subjects head.
There should be "catch lights" in the eye at the 11am or 1pm position
A head and shoulders image should have a "vignette" (fading out) only on the part of the image where the body exits the photo. Why? By adding a vignette it draws the eye back into the photo. A vignette all the way does not serve the purpose of a vignette.
Is the subject very bright and the background dark? Too much flash. It can be done on purpose for the effect but for the most part this is called a "flash effect" and it's not flattering.
Flat, Split, and Rembrandt light. I have example on the "Why Choose Us" page. The next time you watch a TV show or a Hollywood movie check out the lighting on the actors faces. It's usually Rembrandt. Why? Because it's the most flattering lighting pattern and it adds dimension. It brings the image to life from just a flat piece of paper to a three dimensional image.
The best time of day to photograph a portrait session in any part of the world is sunrise and sunset. No exceptions. If a photographer wants to take you out at any other time be careful. It can be done but it takes great skill and a great location to pull it off.
In the next blog post I will cover the different styles of photography. Merci! Tricia
The background should be simple. There should be no horizon lines or items sticking out of the subjects head.
There should be "catch lights" in the eye at the 11am or 1pm position
A head and shoulders image should have a "vignette" (fading out) only on the part of the image where the body exits the photo. Why? By adding a vignette it draws the eye back into the photo. A vignette all the way does not serve the purpose of a vignette.
Is the subject very bright and the background dark? Too much flash. It can be done on purpose for the effect but for the most part this is called a "flash effect" and it's not flattering.
Flat, Split, and Rembrandt light. I have example on the "Why Choose Us" page. The next time you watch a TV show or a Hollywood movie check out the lighting on the actors faces. It's usually Rembrandt. Why? Because it's the most flattering lighting pattern and it adds dimension. It brings the image to life from just a flat piece of paper to a three dimensional image.
The best time of day to photograph a portrait session in any part of the world is sunrise and sunset. No exceptions. If a photographer wants to take you out at any other time be careful. It can be done but it takes great skill and a great location to pull it off.
In the next blog post I will cover the different styles of photography. Merci! Tricia
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