Thanks John! Another concise and to the point video! You have great models in your area. There are a couple of floor level shots that are really fantastic! 🇨🇦
This is my favourite of the models you work with. She could be wrapped in packing paper and the result would be another terrific shoot. She's a natural. With that said, I'm not ignoring the photography ;-) Your portraits make her shine even more. Cheers, and my best wishes for a great 2025 to you both! //Rick
Anyone looking to get started in portrait photography should see this video. Utterly superb. You two make a great pair. Your 42 years of portrait photography shining through as usual.
Regarding TTL with Godox and Sony, you are absolutely right. It always underexposes by roughly 2 stops. I thought my gear was defective, until I came across your videos where you have mentioned that a few times.
Shadows on the backdrop at the 2m 25s mark. Why would someone find shadows on the backdrop objectionable? Maybe if you are going for "catalog white." But the shadows provide some depth so it doesn't look like the model is a cut-out or floating in space.
Super curious about the background. I see you are using two separate materials for the background, how to you remove the line due to you using two separate materials?
We started many years ago when the salon needed a model for a billboard. I walked through the salon and saw her in one of the chairs getting her hair done. She was quiet and a little shy and not at all confident. When the salon heard I picked her for the billboard they all thought I was nuts. And here we are today. 😂😂
I've followed your work for a long time. Just curious, several of your shots show the left foot forward with a wide angle lens showing exaggerated foreshortening. Honestly, how imporatant is exaggerated foreshortening to you?
Thanks John! Another concise and to the point video! You have great models in your area. There are a couple of floor level shots that are really fantastic! 🇨🇦
Thank you for watching! I love the floor level looks as well.
This is my favourite of the models you work with. She could be wrapped in packing paper and the result would be another terrific shoot. She's a natural. With that said, I'm not ignoring the photography ;-) Your portraits make her shine even more. Cheers, and my best wishes for a great 2025 to you both! //Rick
I really hope she doesn’t read this! Because you can bet your ass she will be bringing in packing paper
@@kaskoPhoto Apologies. :-) I hope she'll pick one that's not too reflective!
Anyone looking to get started in portrait photography should see this video. Utterly superb. You two make a great pair. Your 42 years of portrait photography shining through as usual.
Thank you so much. Just made my morning.
Regarding TTL with Godox and Sony, you are absolutely right. It always underexposes by roughly 2 stops. I thought my gear was defective, until I came across your videos where you have mentioned that a few times.
Just have one Sony flash for when you absolutely need TTL. Godox is fine when shooting in manual mode.
looks nice and easy and yes one should not get carried away by ones equipment :) simple and great
Exactly!
"She's amazing".
I second that opinion. Another great video
Thank you
First, Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
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Just got an AD-200pro. Perfect timing for a shoot using that light. Might be a while before I can get the extension peripheral, thought.
It’s a really nice addition.
How big is the umbrella?
Not exactly sure - probably around 32 inches.
Shadows on the backdrop at the 2m 25s mark. Why would someone find shadows on the backdrop objectionable? Maybe if you are going for "catalog white." But the shadows provide some depth so it doesn't look like the model is a cut-out or floating in space.
Agreed. Kind of cookie cutter blah without it
Did you use this Ad-200 just for this video, or is it a normal use for you? What light would you normally use?
I’ve had them since the first one. I do use them
Super curious about the background. I see you are using two separate materials for the background, how to you remove the line due to you using two separate materials?
Just paper. I was down to my final pull on that roll so I used another piece for the floor. That is just the healing brush in Photoshop on the iPad.
Did you have to edit the background where the top meats the bottom. It looks like there must be a shadow
Yes, I took out the seam. I used a separate sheet of white on the floor vs a full pull on the paper.
Today's model is quite the contortionist! i'll bet it was no problem getting her to "come out of her shell" :-)
We started many years ago when the salon needed a model for a billboard. I walked through the salon and saw her in one of the chairs getting her hair done. She was quiet and a little shy and not at all confident. When the salon heard I picked her for the billboard they all thought I was nuts. And here we are today. 😂😂
@@kaskoPhoto Well, John, you're one helluva shell exiting coach! Bravo!
Never know when She may give You a WINNER POSE,, something Very Special,,, Be Glad SHE IS A WINNER !!!!!!!! :) :) :)
Great video, your flash is one stop overexposed.
Good to know! After 42 years as a professional photographer I finally know what was wrong all these years. 😂😂
Overexposed according to what? Are you expecting him to be taking scientific readings here?
(In photography, different styles exist)
I've followed your work for a long time. Just curious, several of your shots show the left foot forward with a wide angle lens showing exaggerated foreshortening. Honestly, how imporatant is exaggerated foreshortening to you?
It adds an interesting element to the composition. But its not of major importance