The Lovely Helen - My first portrait shoot

ScarySquirrel · 15 Jun 2009 at 21:18

A girl I used to get on the school bus with 9+ years ago asked me via Facebook recently to take some photos of her. Seeing as she is incredibly hot and a lovely person (yes I am now in love with her as we had an AWESOME evening together) I thought it was a perfect opportunity to get my first portrait shoot out of the way.

I made a few mistakes during the shoot which has resulted in a few areas out of focus, but it was all very much a learning experience for both of us.

Feedback very much appreciated, as harsh as you like

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Hair on the left was out of focus so I tried a crop:

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stoke1863 · 15 Jun 2009 at 21:20

Yea yea nice and all.... But we want to see the photos you took of her in the nuddie

Django x2 · 15 Jun 2009 at 21:21

7 = WINN@R!!!

All round some very nice pictures made. I'm guessing she was pleased?

Paul11 · 15 Jun 2009 at 21:21

lovely

box · 15 Jun 2009 at 21:21

Lovely shots mate. 4 and 7 are spot on.

Felix Da Housecat · 15 Jun 2009 at 21:25

Lucero said:
7 = WINN@R!!!

All round some very nice pictures made.

Derek W · 15 Jun 2009 at 21:35

as above, nice set of images and she looks as if she enjoyed herself as well so was more relaxed infront of the camera

ScarySquirrel · 15 Jun 2009 at 21:48

Thanks for all the comments.

We were both pretty nervous but it certainly got better, and we are now planning some more shoots. Get in!!!

Mr Jones · 15 Jun 2009 at 23:09

Number 7. Perfect~

ScarySquirrel · 15 Jun 2009 at 23:39

This one was a bit of a laugh, just a joke pout she did. I like it, but that is probably because I fancy the pants off her.

What are your thoughts?

I also processed a few more in the style of the no. 7 as I had some really positive comments about it.

olv · 16 Jun 2009 at 00:07

They are really well lit, what was the setup?

ScarySquirrel · 16 Jun 2009 at 00:14

- A 24" Softbox which I bought for £44 off a guy from Flickr (including bracket)
- 430EX Flash powered at either 1/2 or 1/2 (varied throughout shots)
- Some shots I had a 1/4 CTO filter on with a DIY filter holder, but this fell off at some point into the softbox and I couldn't be bothered to get it out
- Manfrotto Nano Lightstand

All pictures lit with softbox camera right about 3 feet from the model.

Method · 16 Jun 2009 at 00:17

Cracking pictures and a great find

Felix Da Housecat · 16 Jun 2009 at 00:45

ScarySquirrel said:
I also processed a few more in the style of the no. 7 as I had some really positive comments about it.

That is a stunning photo.

Saves image

ScarySquirrel · 16 Jun 2009 at 00:50

Felix Da Housecat said:
That is a stunning photo.

Saves image

Fap fap fap fap.... lol

Wedge · 16 Jun 2009 at 08:07

Felix Da Housecat said:
That is a stunning photo.

+1, best of a very good bunch!

Logsi · 16 Jun 2009 at 08:44

ScarySquirrel said:
- A 24" Softbox which I bought for £44 off a guy from Flickr (including bracket)
- 430EX Flash powered at either 1/2 or 1/2 (varied throughout shots)
- Some shots I had a 1/4 CTO filter on with a DIY filter holder, but this fell off at some point into the softbox and I couldn't be bothered to get it out
- Manfrotto Nano Lightstand

All pictures lit with softbox camera right about 3 feet from the model.

Very nice!

Goes off to purchase softbox!

Willis · 16 Jun 2009 at 11:14

Very nice set mate.

SteveOBHave · 16 Jun 2009 at 11:18

Indeed excellent series - skin tone and lighting is spot on - certainly helps that the model is extremely easy on the eyes

ScarySquirrel · 16 Jun 2009 at 12:22

Willis said:
Very nice set mate.

SteveOBHave said:
Indeed excellent series - skin tone and lighting is spot on - certainly helps that the model is extremely easy on the eyes

Thanks guys.

As you say SteveO, I couldn't really go wrong