I shot this portrait of Jenna for a request I received from a graphic designer. For lighting, I used a simple three monolight setup in my studio:
- Softbox main-light to right of camera
- Umbrella fill-light above and behind camera
- Single light on backdrop
Canon 5D, Canon 24-105 f/4L lens – 1/125 second, f/10, ISO 100
I spent some time today working with Jenna on some stock photos. I had this roll of crime scene tape sitting around from an earlier shoot and thought , “Why not?”. I don’t know what use this shot has as a stock image, but I like it.
Canon 5D, Canon 24-105 f/4L lens – 1/125 second, f/11, ISO 100
Today is one of the rare occasions when the featured image is not one I took.
While reviewing photos from my recent Alaska trip, I came across a series of dog shots that didn’t look familiar. That’s when I remembered that my 12 year old daughter Elisabeth had borrowed my camera while we were visiting my sister in the town of Healy. It was great to see the different perspective that she took while chasing the many dogs around the yard with a 5D in hand.
Of all the shots she took (read: LOTS!), this shot of Dog (pronounced dee-oh-gee) is my favorite. I love the low vantage point with the narrow depth of field. The tennis ball provides a great finishing touch. Elisabeth has a great natural eye and I look forward to seeing how her photography evolves in the future.
For more examples of her work, visit her frequently rarely updated blog at elisarae.com.
Canon 5D, Canon 24-105 f/4L lens – 1/500 second, f/4, ISO 400
A simple way to add depth to photos is to use a combination of narrow depth-of-field and foreground objects. The resulting blurred foreground draws increased attention onto the subject of the photo, creating a more appealing image.
Today’s capture of Michelle rock climbing is a use of this technique. I shot this with my lens wide open at f/4 (at 105mm) to create the narrowest possible focus point. I then framed Michelle between the blurred foreground and distant background. The resulting natural frame draws the viewer’s focus onto Michelle’s face.
If I had shot the same photo at a smaller aperture, the foreground rocks would be more in focus. These rocks would then become a distraction and hurt, rather than help, the composition.
Canon 5D, Canon 24-105 f/4L lens – 1/200 second, f/4, ISO 250
I recently came across a 512mb Sony Memory Stick PRO in one of my old camera bags. If you have a need for this relatively small stick, drop me a note at rich(at)leggnet.com and I’ll send it off to you for free (if you’re in the U.S.).
Kick off your shoes and enjoy your weekend!
Canon 5D, Canon 24-105 f/4L lens – 1/60 second, f/9, ISO 50
Captured off the stern of the Riverboat Discovery in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Canon 5D, Canon 24-105 f/4L lens – 1/1600, f/4, ISO 160
