5DMKII, 24-105L, B+W slim Circ Polarizer, PW TT5s (swimsuit pics)

[José B]

Three 580EXII/EXs one on each side and one on top of my camera. No umbrellas as it was very, very windy. Bare flash with the wide angle panel down for all three speedlights.

Decided to use a circular polarizer as I wanted more contrast and saturation right off the bat without resorting to PPing.

Brought the 300/2.8 L IS too and it was great for the beach as coincidentally there was a lot of debris on the beach i.e. falling tree branches and etc. so I could have blurred these distractions. Unfortunately, the TT5s did not work-----I guess I was way too far from the lightstands. I should have positioned the lightstands closer to me and shoot at mid-ISOs to compensate for the distance. I am going to get that PW RF shield once it is available so I can use my 300L. Anyway, I went back to the 24-105L IS.

About the 5DMKII-------it seems that the AF performance for 'subject-heavily-backlit' situations is getting better than before. The sun was really bright and my camera/lens seldom had to hunt-----I am very impressed.

As an aside, now I know why my brand new Oakley prescription progressive lenses sunglasses are so expensive----it looks like I am getting more protection than my regular prescription sunglasses. Still I did not want to stare too long at the sun when shooting Jess from below.

I have lots more to PP but here are some I have processed so far. Can't wait to work with Jess again in the Fall. As usual I welcome all comments.

http://www.pbase.com/jmb_56/jessica_swim_5dmkii

Cheers,

José

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[Newspaper Man]

i'm really loving the way you are setting up your swimsuit shoots jB!

the back lighting is very neat and a fresh idea... the model is very charming and sexy!!

thanks for sharing how you shot this...

lovely captures!!! can't wait to see more...



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[Newspaper Man]

this will be my new setup jB! and i will try this Q39 from now on... yesterday my umbrella became a sail!!! even with sand bags!!!

with the Q39 i really think it's better if it's windy...



look at this distance man... from the flash to the wall of the building...



this is the actual test... and it works amazing great!!! i just used rechargeable batteries!!! and it's is consistent... and this is a sunny afternoot test btw...

 

[José B]

Hi NM,

Thanks for the kind words. Really love working with Jess-----she's a lot of fun to shoot!

I love being the outdoors, plus I really enjoy the challenge of different type of lighting scenarios. The sun was really bright and high in the sky.....I said no problem, I get a free hairlight

Cheers,

Joji

i'm really loving the way you are setting up your swimsuit shoots jB!

the back lighting is very neat and a fresh idea... the model is very charming and sexy!!

thanks for sharing how you shot this...

lovely captures!!! can't wait to see more...



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[José B]

Thanks for the kind words. Really love working with Jess-----she's a lot of fun to shoot!

I love being the outdoors, plus I really enjoy the challenge of different type of lighting scenarios. The sun was really bright and high in the sky.....I said no problem, I get a free hairlight

Cheers,

Joji

i'm really loving the way you are setting up your swimsuit shoots jB!

the back lighting is very neat and a fresh idea... the model is very charming and sexy!!

thanks for sharing how you shot this...

lovely captures!!! can't wait to see more...



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[Newspaper Man]

indeed free back lighting!!!

and that tree simply adds excitment to the gorgeous model!!!

she is so cute!!

Thanks for the kind words. Really love working with Jess-----she's a lot of fun to shoot!

I love being the outdoors, plus I really enjoy the challenge of different type of lighting scenarios. The sun was really bright and high in the sky.....I said no problem, I get a free hairlight

Cheers,

Joji

i'm really loving the way you are setting up your swimsuit shoots jB!

the back lighting is very neat and a fresh idea... the model is very charming and sexy!!

thanks for sharing how you shot this...

lovely captures!!! can't wait to see more...



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[José B]

thanks for showing your setup NM. In my case I might go back to the off shoe cord. I really like the umbrellas and I think my beach days are over this year.

Joji

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[José B]

Thanks NM.

Really would love to shoot in a real beach where the water is kinda warm so I can have model in the water shots like we did last year.

Cheers,

Joji

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[Newspaper Man]

and i also love the wet look!

it has a different mood when the hair is wet and you can see water on the skin...

we'll set this up man!

Thanks NM.

Really would love to shoot in a real beach where the water is kinda warm so I can have model in the water shots like we did last year.

Cheers,

Joji

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[José B]

From here on I will bring the CP to all my beach shoots.

http://www.pbase.com/jmb_56/image/117294183

http://www.pbase.com/jmb_56/image/117291111

Looking forward to the wet looks NM

cheers,

Joji

it has a different mood when the hair is wet and you can see water on the skin...

we'll set this up man!

Thanks NM.

Really would love to shoot in a real beach where the water is kinda warm so I can have model in the water shots like we did last year.

Cheers,

Joji

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http://www.pbase.com/jmb_56/jessica_1dmkiii
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[chalie]

Nice shots JB. It's always nice to have the 24-105 on standby.... Jess is certainly one pretty model, she compliments your lighting. ;-)

chalie

 

[José B]

thanks for the kind words Chalie.

Best regards,

José

Nice shots JB. It's always nice to have the 24-105 on standby.... Jess is certainly one pretty model, she compliments your lighting. ;-)

chalie

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[José B]

http://www.pbase.com/jmb_56/image/117304561

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[photo_genie676973]

This photo of the model, IHMO, is very unpleasant.

Why?

Major reason: The calves. They look so huge! They look larger than the thighs. And you captured that in that angle and pose.

We, women, don't like to showcase this (if our calves are muscular).

Just a very friendly advice José B. And I'm sure your model will not like this photo as well.

And #8886, she looks like she's not at ease or comfortable.

Other than these two, your photos look nice!

xoxo

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[DotCom Editor]

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[richardwigley]

To me the flare ruins that photo... each to there own i guess!

Seems like youve got a great setup tho for the majority!

and that tree simply adds excitment to the gorgeous model!!!

she is so cute!!

Thanks for the kind words. Really love working with Jess-----she's a lot of fun to shoot!

I love being the outdoors, plus I really enjoy the challenge of different type of lighting scenarios. The sun was really bright and high in the sky.....I said no problem, I get a free hairlight

Cheers,

Joji

i'm really loving the way you are setting up your swimsuit shoots jB!

the back lighting is very neat and a fresh idea... the model is very charming and sexy!!

thanks for sharing how you shot this...

lovely captures!!! can't wait to see more...



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[Newspaper Man]

lovely shots man!!!

and what a stunning babe!!!

a wet look would be really amazing!!! can't wait to see more man...

http://www.pbase.com/jmb_56/image/117294183

http://www.pbase.com/jmb_56/image/117291111

Looking forward to the wet looks NM

cheers,

Joji

it has a different mood when the hair is wet and you can see water on the skin...

we'll set this up man!

Thanks NM.

Really would love to shoot in a real beach where the water is kinda warm so I can have model in the water shots like we did last year.

Cheers,

Joji

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http://www.pbase.com/jmb_56/jessica_1dmkiii
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[José B]

Nice to get a woman's perspective, thanks for your comments.

Best regards,

José

Why?

Major reason: The calves. They look so huge! They look larger than the thighs. And you captured that in that angle and pose.

We, women, don't like to showcase this (if our calves are muscular).

Just a very friendly advice José B. And I'm sure your model will not like this photo as well.

And #8886, she looks like she's not at ease or comfortable.

Other than these two, your photos look nice!

xoxo

http://www.pbase.com/jmb_56/image/117304561

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http://www.pbase.com/jmb_56/jessica_1dmkiii
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[José B]

Thanks for the kind words.

Best regards,

José

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[José B]

Thanks for the kind words Richard.

Cheers,

José

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