52photo #1 – Kristen
January 7, 2010Today I took the plunge and started on my ‘one shoot per week adventure’ for the next year! I wanted to start off with something fairly simple and fresh, and I had this idea in my head for a while.
Let me tell you though, it is hard to line everything up so that you nail it on the first shot! I am fairly happy with what I got, I think my composition could have been a little bit stronger, but overall I am pleased. I did discover one flaw in my plan though - it’s impossible to stop after just one shot! So hard! I did take a few more after this shot, but as you can see by the file number, this is #1!
Thanks to Kristen for coming out and helping me out with this idea – you were great! At one point during the shoot she said “I don’t think that I’m very photogenic…” Of course I heartily disagreed!
My setup for this was a Canon 580 EX II Speedlite to my left, fired through an umbrella and triggered by another 580 EX II on camera.. On my right was a 42″ white reflector, held up by a Studio Titan on a light stand, and Kristen was standing about 3 feet in front of a white wall. I was shooting with my Canon 5D and a 100mm 2.8 macro lens. I just realized that both my camera and lens have a 2nd version now…upgrade time? Nah, I’m happy with what I have.
Being a huge fan of tea, this makes me want
Helen | January 7, 2010Being a huge fan of tea, this makes me want to curl up with a good book and a hot cup of tea. I love the way her eyes and hat stand out, too!
fantastic first image Mark! If they are starting out this
Danna | January 7, 2010fantastic first image Mark! If they are starting out this good your sure going to have a challenge on your hands to make them better week after week