C&C beachvolley photoshoot

[Younster10]

Hi guys

Today I had a photoshoot with two of my friends. They are going to start a new beachvolley-team. And I took photos for them because they are looking for sponsors. And this was the result. Any comment or critic is welcome!

All photos were taken with the D7000 with a 50 f1.8 and a SB700.























Thanks for looking!

 

[Priscilla Messinger]

2&3, a reflector would have helped to brighten up the eyes. The background is not the best, especially in 2&4. Also, I don't care for the OOF ball in the foreground. It's an integral part of the shot and basically what the shoot is about, and should be in focus. I do like the poses.

 

[Kelly M Jones]

Pretty good. I would try to lighten up underneath the eyes. The background is distracting. It's good you made the volleyball part of the scene in #7, but because it's blurry, it detracts from the photo. I would consider using a wider angle lens for it, get closer, use a smaller aperture to get more in focus. For number #7 you might also consider getting lower or higher to use a less conventional angle. You might consider different angles for most of the action shots to get a more dynamic look to the images. They'll look less posed. Have fun!

 

[Younster10]

Kelly M Jones wrote:

Pretty good. I would try to lighten up underneath the eyes. The background is distracting. It's good you made the volleyball part of the scene in #7, but because it's blurry, it detracts from the photo. I would consider using a wider angle lens for it, get closer, use a smaller aperture to get more in focus. For number #7 you might also consider getting lower or higher to use a less conventional angle. You might consider different angles for most of the action shots to get a more dynamic look to the images. They'll look less posed. Have fun!

Thanks a lot for your comment. The thing about the eyes, is indeed something I need to watch next time.

What would you chose as background? and for the shot with the ball, in #7, I should have used a smaller aperture, but don't you think it will still detract from the photo?

Thanks a lot for your comments, it really helps me!

 

[Silent Nan]

I shoot a lot of beach volleyball. But I think it's a lot warmer here than where you are.

Nothing about your pictures tells me it's beach. I want to see players in jams, and water in the background.

And, some action. Get a couple people to fake sets at the net, and shag balls, so you can get some spikes. Fake some digs.

My opinion -- best pictures at just when the player hits the ball, and the ball is deformed from the hit. Use your top frame-rate for this.

And, get a sunny day where you can get some higher shutter speeds.

 

[Younster10]

Silent Nan wrote:

I shoot a lot of beach volleyball. But I think it's a lot warmer here than where you are.

Nothing about your pictures tells me it's beach. I want to see players in jams, and water in the background.

And, some action. Get a couple people to fake sets at the net, and shag balls, so you can get some spikes. Fake some digs.

My opinion -- best pictures at just when the player hits the ball, and the ball is deformed from the hit. Use your top frame-rate for this.

And, get a sunny day where you can get some higher shutter speeds.

The weather here is indeed not good at all We are still waiting for some real sunshine and a warm day. That's why I tried to use a warmer whitebalance.

About the action shots, it was mainly the goal to present the players. Not as much to show their volleyball features. When they really start playing tournaments I definately try to shoot a lot more action shots!!

Thanks alot for the tips!

 

[JeffryZ]

For me, the biggest problem is the background. It is distracting and doesn't say "beach volleyball" to me at all. I do like some of the poses and the motion blur in the "action" shot works well. Try shooting from a lower angle- that will help get rid of the background better and it helps make athletes look larger and more impressive.

 

[Younster10]

JeffryZ wrote:

For me, the biggest problem is the background. It is distracting and doesn't say "beach volleyball" to me at all. I do like some of the poses and the motion blur in the "action" shot works well. Try shooting from a lower angle- that will help get rid of the background better and it helps make athletes look larger and more impressive.

 

[Silent Nan]

arm day. That's why I tried to use a warmer whitebalance.Younster10 wrote:

About the action shots, it was mainly the goal to present the players. Not as much to show their volleyball features. When they really start playing tournaments I definately try to shoot a lot more action shots!

Where i am, sponsors want to sponsor the top players. 1) so that people are interested in what they do; and 2) so their name frequently show up in the results and 3) so that the sponsored players (wearing the sponsors logo) are in the semi-finals / playoffs.

Dramatic action shots show potential sponsors that your guys are good and people will notice them.

Also, most of the players I know put together a short book -- 6-8 page pdf with pictures, background and description of what they've done and won.

 

[den did]

I was expecting to see some very fit and pretty women wearing scanty beach volleyball outfits.

 

[scokill]

I was expecting to see some very fit and pretty women wearing scanty beach volleyball outfits.

Then you were clearly disappointed.....

 

[Younster10]

Silent Nan wrote:

arm day. That's why I tried to use a warmer whitebalance.Younster10 wrote:

About the action shots, it was mainly the goal to present the players. Not as much to show their volleyball features. When they really start playing tournaments I definately try to shoot a lot more action shots!

Where i am, sponsors want to sponsor the top players. 1) so that people are interested in what they do; and 2) so their name frequently show up in the results and 3) so that the sponsored players (wearing the sponsors logo) are in the semi-finals / playoffs.

Dramatic action shots show potential sponsors that your guys are good and people will notice them.

Also, most of the players I know put together a short book -- 6-8 page pdf with pictures, background and description of what they've done and won.

They are just starting out and wanted just some pictures to present themselfes. The 6-8 page pdf is what they are making right now and that is what they will give to potential sponsors.

 

[Younster10]

den did wrote:

I was expecting to see some very fit and pretty women wearing scanty beach volleyball outfits.

Haha, no beachvolley isn't only done by beautiful young women ;-)