Official Misc Photography Crew, Part V "Do you even shoot?"

[M0tibation]

Is it easy to find clients that will pay enough for you to be able to put in the time to do shots like this?

The answer may different based on who you ask, but no! haha...I basically did a few twilight shots included in the measley standing fee I charged regularly. The plus is it gives you houses to work on technique and add to your portfolio, so people can see what you can offer. For instance, now that I have a few nice twilight shots, I'm shooting a home tonight and charging the guy 200% what the very first house I did for him went for. Twilight shots often result in 2 trips to the home, so my time will be payed for and if they like the shots enough (which they will), they will pay for them.

[VmissileX]

Northern Lights from a drone equipped with a Sony A7S II and Sigma 20mm 1.4 shooting up to 25K ISO.




https://vimeo.com/180028553

I need to make a trip to Iceland
So beautiful


Is 25k iso really necessary although?

[Dominik]

Is 25k iso really necessary although?

Timelapse, no. For video, yes.

Under a full moon you're probably looking at around -2EV. Even at 1.4 you'd probably need around 10 seconds at ISO 100 for a good exposure.

"For The Northern Light shots I used the Ultra Wide Sigma 20mm f/1.4 lens with shutter speed set to 1/25th, ISO at 25,600, white balance at 4800K, and the lens wide open at f/1.4. We had 3/4 moon light to light up the scene in Reykjanes Peninsula where we did the flying."

So not quite a full moon and factoring in the shutter speed for video...

8 > 4 > 2 > 1 > 1/2 > 1/4 > 1/8 > 1/15 > 1/30
100 > 200 > 400 > 800 > 1600 > 3200 > 6400 > 12800 > 25600

[FunkDaddy]

Haven't been on the forums much the past year or two but have been quite active with the photography. Shooting a lot of boudoir still. Here's one from my last shoot at the Omni King Edward here in Toronto

[litljay]

Northern Lights from a drone equipped with a Sony A7S II and Sigma 20mm 1.4 shooting up to 25K ISO.



https://vimeo.com/180028553

Those drones are pretty darn cool. I got to play with my first ever a couple of weekends ago. It was just the DJI Phantom 3, but was way cool to set a route and watch the flight. I really want to pick one of for chits and giggles, but at this point still need to pick up a 70-200 f/2.8. Anybody have a good source for the Nikon version?

[VmissileX]

Timelapse, no. For video, yes.

Under a full moon you're probably looking at around -2EV. Even at 1.4 you'd probably need around 10 seconds at ISO 100 for a good exposure.

"For The Northern Light shots I used the Ultra Wide Sigma 20mm f/1.4 lens with shutter speed set to 1/25th, ISO at 25,600, white balance at 4800K, and the lens wide open at f/1.4. We had 3/4 moon light to light up the scene in Reykjanes Peninsula where we did the flying."

So not quite a full moon and factoring in the shutter speed for video...

8 > 4 > 2 > 1 > 1/2 > 1/4 > 1/8 > 1/15 > 1/30
100 > 200 > 400 > 800 > 1600 > 3200 > 6400 > 12800 > 25600

Perfect. Cheers for the info.

Haven't been on the forums much the past year or two but have been quite active with the photography. Shooting a lot of boudoir still. Here's one from my last shoot at the Omni King Edward here in Toronto

Ugh, sometimes I get so jealous of what you and you boudoir guys do and create such beautiful pics like these and get to take pics of women with little on.


But then I realize how much I hate working with models and then ah...

[Tete]

Haven't been on the forums much the past year or two but have been quite active with the photography. Shooting a lot of boudoir still. Here's one from my last shoot at the Omni King Edward here in Toronto

Nice! But on the lower left her leg looks like it's covered in hair (or maybe it's a birth mark)

[VmissileX]

Picture of Toronto, ON, Canada I shot about 2 weeks ago

20160821-DSC_7239 by Dev Chatterjee, on Flickr

[demfeelsbro]

IN!!

Beginner here. Picked up a Nikon d3300 the other week

one I took today;

[Firelifter181]

Absolutely love it. Lens? How many images?

Thanks, they were just single shot images using Nikon 24-120

couple more pics

As the Sun Rises over the CIty by Jeff McKenna, on Flickr

As the Cars Drive by by Jeff McKenna, on Flickr

Bridges of Pittsburgh by Jeff McKenna, on Flickr

[DevBG]

Complete Course on Digital Photography by Former Stanford Professor Marc Levoy

[dakensta]

My fave pic from the Edinburgh International Festival.
The guy didn't know what the deal was, when he dropped a pound in the bucket. (she blows a whistle as well)

[IgboMeso]

I'm just back from my little brothers wedding, I picked up a Yongnuo flashgun (YN568EX) a few weeks before but I haven't got a clue how to use it!

[thugger]

want to start taking good pictures etc u know

what kind of camera do u suggest?

since it will be my first one it should be ~300€

[FunkDaddy]

want to start taking good pictures etc u know

what kind of camera do u suggest?

since it will be my first one it should be ~300€

Assuming you have a camera on your phone, just start with that. It'll teach you to be creative with light, colors and content. You'll know when you need to upgrade to something with more dynamic range or control.

[FunkDaddy]

Nice! But on the lower left her leg looks like it's covered in hair (or maybe it's a birth mark)

I noticed it too. It was the way the shadow fell on her leg (one light setup) and the way I processed it didn't help (to be honest wasn't too focused on her legs) I can assure you her legs are quite smooth!

[LieutenantGains]

Lamborghini Huracan by Gary Hebding Jr., on Flickr


McLaren 650S by Gary Hebding Jr., on Flickr

[WeDoPullups]

Got lucky with a full arch over Montana's capital

[Vikes723]

been away forever now lol heres a couple recent pics ive taken down in San Diego cave exploring by the beach with the gf

[djole08]

Duke's palace in Venice

Place was huge!!

[BlueSasquatch]

Some shots from the Mt Belford hike, worst hike yet, I had some incredibly painful gas mixed with diarrhea, literally doubled over in pain most of the hike, so photography took a back seat.










Also a few shots from the Library a few weeks back








Heading to New York City this weekend to see my sister, haven't ever been, not big on the cities, but we will see how it goes I guess. Any recommendations Vmissle?

[LieutenantGains]

Lamborghini Aventador by Gary Hebding Jr., on Flickr

[Foques]

Hey you glorious people!
Sorry about the MIA thing.
Got married, and things got real for a jiff.

Also, was busy finishing the last wedding, and shooting portraits.

But, hey, here is something fun form the last weekend:

[Cinderblock]

I might slide through and pick up a 5D Mark iii since I'm only interested in the picture taking aspect. It's gonna be a bargain, I feel it in my bones.

[Dominik]

I might slide through and pick up a 5D Mark iii since I'm only interested in the picture taking aspect. It's gonna be a bargain, I feel it in my bones.

Smart man.

These things depreciate so rapidly now that unless you're a pro you're better off buying something used with low clicks and letting pixel peeping cat photographers who need the latest and greatest take the hit.

[LieutenantGains]

5D3 is still wonderful, I may pick one up in about a year or so once the rebates hit since it looks like they improved the dynamic range a bit.


BMW i8 by Gary Hebding Jr., on Flickr

[djole08]

Not much crazy wildlife in the city but found some ducks at High Park

[LieutenantGains]

Photo brahs, I'm trying to get my wedding photo business out there more. Finally starting to talk to more clients and get more work in our second year now. Will rep if you follow us

https://www.instagram.com/vowmediagroup/

[BlueSasquatch]

Hit up NY this past weekend.

[datniche]

Anyone have experience with Canon EOS M3? Will rep for input. Looking for a camera that has AF for video, most likely mirrorless rather than like a 70D. Don't like that you can't rotate the display on the A6000, but have read some semi iffy things on the M3. Pls respond! Thanks photo brahs