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Photos by Eyecapture; Sharing my photos
Topic Started: May 3 2009, 04:24 PM (576 Views)
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Ok, so here are my photos I've taken from my Alpha a350. Majority of the shoots i took are from the stock 18-70mm and 50-200mm lens. I just got the 75-300mm zoom lens and currently looking to get the 50mm f/1.4 lens as I am currently looking to set up a studio for portraits shots.

As I mention, I'm not a PRO yet so constructive criticism and feedback are greatly appreciated as it will help me improve and inspire my photography better. As of right now, I really don't have a style or kind of photography i like to shoot. I just shoot anything and everything that comes to my imagination.

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if you are setting up a studio (i assume with proper strobes etc) then forget abt the 50mm lens. you'll get better images through lens compression with your current line up of lenses (beyond 50mm). plus with the lighting levels you won't need such a large aperture. usually i shoot f/8 and up with strobes.
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May 3 2009, 04:59 PM
if you are setting up a studio (i assume with proper strobes etc) then forget abt the 50mm lens. you'll get better images through lens compression with your current line up of lenses (beyond 50mm). plus with the lighting levels you won't need such a large aperture. usually i shoot f/8 and up with strobes.
Well, the thing is....i don't have that much space to shoot on full strobes. I'm thinking of getting softboxes and umbrellas for now until i can save up enough to get strobes. Strobes are the preferred choice by professionals indeed, but are expensive. Plus, from what I've learned, they say that i should invest more into the lens of a camera as the lens is what's going to make a difference in my photography.

I am thinking, if I can get a good enough aperture lens that will allow more light in, I won't need to get more lighting kits. I'm thinking all i would need is a softbox and an a umbrella for fill in light.

What do you think? Any suggestions and or thought?
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Hi bro.

I can see that you have the eye for details and some creativity in your photos.
I like the silhouette of the trees in the second to the last picture. Nice sky hues.

Just some tips I learned from my readings and sifu.

1. Composition of your picture catches the viewers attention and gives value to the photo.
2. Always have a subject or main focus of interest. For your third and fourth photo, I'm not sure what you are trying to capture in those street scenes.

Just my two cents. :)
Continue to see, shoot, and share! :thumbsup1:

Cheers,
Doc
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Fill-light is just a small part of lightings with more like hair light, back light, effect light just to name a few. Actually reflectors r very hardy stuff for fill light IMO but do buy good quality ones.

Details or Bokeh?? Zoom or Prime?? F8 or F2??
Shoot more and move toward what u going for while developing your own style.
With tat I believe the answer to your questons would be clear :)
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May 3 2009, 07:24 PM
Fill-light is just a small part of lightings with more like hair light, back light, effect light just to name a few. Actually reflectors r very hardy stuff for fill light IMO but do buy good quality ones.

Details or Bokeh?? Zoom or Prime?? F8 or F2??
Shoot more and move toward what u going for while developing your own style.
With tat I believe the answer to your questons would be clear :)
Agree. Shot more and you will found what you really need.

Enjoy to post your photo here.
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May 3 2009, 05:15 PM
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May 3 2009, 04:59 PM
if you are setting up a studio (i assume with proper strobes etc) then forget abt the 50mm lens. you'll get better images through lens compression with your current line up of lenses (beyond 50mm). plus with the lighting levels you won't need such a large aperture. usually i shoot f/8 and up with strobes.
Well, the thing is....i don't have that much space to shoot on full strobes. I'm thinking of getting softboxes and umbrellas for now until i can save up enough to get strobes. Strobes are the preferred choice by professionals indeed, but are expensive. Plus, from what I've learned, they say that i should invest more into the lens of a camera as the lens is what's going to make a difference in my photography.

I am thinking, if I can get a good enough aperture lens that will allow more light in, I won't need to get more lighting kits. I'm thinking all i would need is a softbox and an a umbrella for fill in light.

What do you think? Any suggestions and or thought?
umbrellas, softboxes, snoots, barndoors etc etc are all accessories, but what are you using for the lights themselves? if not strobes then i suppose you intend to get some hotshoe flashes? in any case with such lighting, i.e. not relying on natural light or sourced from conventional ceiling, spot lights, you won't need a lens with a large aperture.

pls don't expect f/1.4 to produce bright enough images - if indoor using natural light from the window, chances are you may still need to push your ISO to 400 to get enough shutter speed.

the 50mm f/1.4 lens is nice for outdoor portraits, but if you are investing in a studio set up (regardless of amount) you're better off saving that spend for now.


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May 3 2009, 08:07 PM
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May 3 2009, 04:59 PM
if you are setting up a studio (i assume with proper strobes etc) then forget abt the 50mm lens. you'll get better images through lens compression with your current line up of lenses (beyond 50mm). plus with the lighting levels you won't need such a large aperture. usually i shoot f/8 and up with strobes.
Well, the thing is....i don't have that much space to shoot on full strobes. I'm thinking of getting softboxes and umbrellas for now until i can save up enough to get strobes. Strobes are the preferred choice by professionals indeed, but are expensive. Plus, from what I've learned, they say that i should invest more into the lens of a camera as the lens is what's going to make a difference in my photography.

I am thinking, if I can get a good enough aperture lens that will allow more light in, I won't need to get more lighting kits. I'm thinking all i would need is a softbox and an a umbrella for fill in light.

What do you think? Any suggestions and or thought?
umbrellas, softboxes, snoots, barndoors etc etc are all accessories, but what are you using for the lights themselves? if not strobes then i suppose you intend to get some hotshoe flashes? in any case with such lighting, i.e. not relying on natural light or sourced from conventional ceiling, spot lights, you won't need a lens with a large aperture.

pls don't expect f/1.4 to produce bright enough images - if indoor using natural light from the window, chances are you may still need to push your ISO to 400 to get enough shutter speed.

the 50mm f/1.4 lens is nice for outdoor portraits, but if you are investing in a studio set up (regardless of amount) you're better off saving that spend for now.


So what you guys are telling me is that i don't really need a new lens and i should use what i already have? Hmmm interesting. So what do you guys suggest then? A bright softbox and umbrellas or strictly strobes?

Will my stock lens 18-70mm lens deliver me professional results if i was to setup my lighting accordingly?
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