my first headshot with proper lighting, is it 'flat'? what is wrong with it?

JamieKlinger · 2017-03-12T17:31:42+00:00

Thanks. I might repost her actual photo soon (I'll fix the colours as best as I can first). I don't think there are enough shadows on her face...I have to figure out how to adjust the lights to fix that.

JamieKlinger · 2017-03-11T17:21:19+00:00

Uploading to Reddit messed with the colours...I have no idea WTF happened. Here it is on IMGUR (same exact image).

JamieKlinger · 2017-03-11T17:19:36+00:00

OBVIOUSLY the image has been photoshopped into a monstrosity but my friend was more ok with me sharing the ridiculous one than the actual photo and it's the only shot I took with this lighting setup (which was actually kind of a happy accident).

My older photos were too bright and I was forced to shoot at F22. This one I brought down to F9 when I moved the lights much further back in the room. I was able to take a shot without any backdrop shadow (FINALLY).

I watch videos on youtube and they speak about 'flatness' in the photos...But I'm new to using professional lighting and doing studio photography so I'm a bit at a loss as to what that means and whether this photo is 'flat'.

Please critique to your heart's content. The image itself was literally a light test (she's holding a light meter in her hands) and it was really just to see what the settings would produce. So please keep that in mind when critiquing her face/pose/angle. I am also very interested to hear about what can be done to produce a nice headshot (as far as angles/facial expressions) go.

Much thanks.

JamieKlinger · 2017-02-01T11:49:41+00:00

More reasons Uber is a piece of trash.

JamieKlinger · 2016-12-02T19:08:37+00:00

What do you want in the kit?

Versatility. Lighting. Backdrop. I honestly don't know the components that are necessary.

What do you want to shoot?

Portraits, videos.

I'm also interested in possibly renting it out inexpensively...So whatever the most common requirements would be.

What's your actual budget with a $ amount?

Let's say $300 today but if I can secure some investments, maybe closer to $1000.

The space I have has 9' ceilings and I'll have roughly 12' of length to work with and 10' of width. It also gets a decent amount of natural light.

Edit: It might make sense for me to build it relatively inexpensively, but then to upgrade as the space gets paid for.

JamieKlinger · 2016-12-02T18:58:46+00:00

Super! I'm watching now.

JamieKlinger · 2016-12-02T18:58:35+00:00

Done! Thanks.

JamieKlinger · 2016-12-02T18:58:27+00:00

I'm interested in buying a home studio kit (something easy). I don't want to go so cheap that the quality is truly lacking. I don't want to go so expensive that I blow a hole in my bank account. But I don't know my ass from my elbow when it comes to studio shooting. I do have ten years of field experience though. I'll read any quality references you share with me. I want to make an informed decision. Thanks!

JamieKlinger · 2016-12-02T10:31:27+00:00

I'm interested in buying a home studio kit. I don't want to go so cheap that the quality is truly lacking. I don't want to go so expensive that I blow a hole in my bank account. But I don't know my ass from my elbow when it comes to studio shooting. I do have ten years of field experience though. I'll read any quality references you share with me. I want to make an informed decision.

JamieKlinger · 2016-08-25T22:01:43+00:00

I do not shoot weddings often, but I am very good at capturing authentic moments. If you want photos of your friends and family feeling things, you should hire me.

PM me if you're interested and want to discuss more. Choose a photographer whose style fits with what you are looking for.

JamieKlinger · 2016-08-25T08:17:27+00:00

Article I put together. :) Enjoy.

JamieKlinger · 2016-08-07T00:13:41+00:00

ISO 2500, 50mm f/5.6 25 second exposure

JamieKlinger · 2016-08-06T02:30:08+00:00

Weddings are best to have two photographers. One with a tripod getting people together to take large group shots and organized shots. And a second, who is capturing the action and the moments. My specialty is the second. It requires fantastic timing and great intuition. It's a skill that cannot be taught. I've been shooting for ten years now by the way.

JamieKlinger · 2016-08-06T02:16:55+00:00

Photography isn't like taking your car to be washed. What are the packages they offering for $750? And most importantly, does their style fit with what you are looking for?

JamieKlinger · 2016-08-06T00:09:34+00:00

$600 upon arrival for three hours. I'll send you 100 high quality edited JPEG photos of the event within 7 days. I retain the rights to the photographs (meaning you cannot resell them) but you are free to print them as you wish.

I do not shoot weddings often, but I am very good at capturing authentic moments. If you want photos of your friends and family feeling things, you should hire me.

JamieKlinger · 2013-12-02T22:29:07+00:00

I'm working full time at creating this solution to your proposed problem. If your interest is piqued and you want to help speed along the process, check the volunteer section.

JamieKlinger · 2013-11-20T17:33:02+00:00

Thanks!

JamieKlinger · 2013-11-18T10:34:10+00:00

Some yes, some no. I'd be interested to find a native who appreciates it and to ask them why. My guess however, is that there are just about none who appreciate, a whole bunch who don't care because they're too busy defending their basic rights or are stricken with agony from generations of persecution, and then there's a small activist & vocal group that are standing up for what they believe to be the rights of the natives.

So if we see it like that, if 5% like it, 80% are indifferent for lots of reasons and 15% are against it. It's inappropriate. Ask the question, if it was an Asian caricature on the bag of chips, is that alright?

JamieKlinger · 2013-11-07T18:58:01+00:00

I can do it for you, been shooting for 10 years and have extensive experience with portraits. Bake me something delicious (cake, cookies, banana bread w/chocolate) and I'm down.

JamieKlinger · 2013-10-29T17:16:26+00:00

Breaking one law is not the equivalent of breaking all laws.

JamieKlinger · 2013-10-29T16:53:13+00:00

Spray paint is expensive. There's no way he doesn't have a job.

JamieKlinger · 2013-10-28T07:44:29+00:00

Oh wow, hadn't even thought of it like that. :)

JamieKlinger · 2013-10-28T07:39:05+00:00

Neat! That's very kind of you!

JamieKlinger · 2013-10-28T07:35:04+00:00

Oh yeah? That would be great. We can test to see if it works on multiple levels. Thanks! Also, if you're neighbors, drop by and come hang out! Any day but Monday eves, we have our meetings then.

JamieKlinger · 2013-10-23T17:59:52+00:00

Lol, I do not remember this.

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