Working on my new website...Shooting pics what do you think?

[mdjice]

Hi, I just got more new gear so time to RE-do my website....I'm shooting new pictures for my new website. what do you guys think?

[bchamorro]

i don't like the first one. too trippy.

the rest are fine

[mdjice]

the studio has a "special" vibe...might look trippy on pics but then it's also trippy in real life

[Jules]

The depth of field thing (only a portion of the shot being in focus) is fine on a FEW "art shots" IMHO but I don't think its working well for you 100%...

... You might need to try borrowing or renting one of those pro photographer big umbrella flash thingies that really flood the room with light..

Then you could use a smaller aperture and get more in focus..

Thats what the guy who shot my studio used anyway..

Out of focus might = what are they trying to hide..?

on the right track though

Perhaps get a grey blanking plate for that hole in the Neve rack?

[mdjice]

Originally Posted by Jules

The depth of field thing (only a portion of the shot being in focus) is fine on a FEW "art shots" IMHO but I don't think its working well for you 100%...

... You might need to try borrowing or renting one of those pro photographer big umbrella flash thingies that really flood the room with light..

Then you could use a smaller aperture and get more in focus..

Thats what the guy who shot my studio used anyway..

Out of focus might = what are they trying to hide..?

on the right track though

Perhaps get a grey blanking plate for that hole in the Neve rack?

Hi Jules, The thing is I tried shooting with an umbrella and the problem is all my "mood" "VIBE. "colored lights dissapear and the ambiance is ruined. I can just set the exposure a bit longer. as far as depth of field, it's just how I like to shoot. I sure could make things sharper for most of the "main" pics and keep the "effect" only for a few pics. I'm an art photographer not a commercial which is why I was asking you guys for your opinion.
Even tough I would love to treat my studio as a "masterpiece" it's a business.
About the neve...this empty space is driving me CRAZY!!!! but i can't find a place that sells a blank plate(Neve blue would be better)

[Ken Lewis]

i'm just wondering why anyone would wanna book a studio with a bent guitar and a warped console and gear missing from the rack. although the pink microphone is simply FABulous

[bcgood]

Originally Posted by Jules

The depth of field thing (only a portion of the shot being in focus) is fine on a FEW "art shots" IMHO but I don't think its working well for you 100%...

... You might need to try borrowing or renting one of those pro photographer big umbrella flash thingies that really flood the room with light..

You don't need an umbrella flash for more depth of field. Simply use the smallest aperture at the widest focal length. Professional cameras will also have the ability to tilt the plane of the film which can provide great depth of field even at larger apertures.

You're right Jules in thinking that smaller apertures require more light. More light can be supplied to the sensor or film in two ways. One way is with a flash, (More light) like you suggested and another is with longer exposure times which will require the use of a tripod. Indoors the best way in my mind to get the proper look is to use a combination of model lights, (Continuous lights that you can move around to taste) or outdoor ambient light through windows and reflectors. Thus requiring the use of a tripod.

You might want to consider hiring a professional photographer. It looks like you've invested quite a bit of money into your gear. Then why not pay a little money to have some really nice photos that will be on your website for the world to see?

[mdjice]

Originally Posted by bcgood

You might want to consider hiring a professional photographer. It looks like you've invested quite a bit of money into your gear. Then why not pay a little money to have some really nice photos that will be on your website for the world to see?

thank you but I'am a photographer I have been teaching photography for over 6 years now (in between shows and studio sessions trust me...it gets hectick . I wasn't asking on HOW to shoot as I have everything I need (lights, 3 cameras (2 pro digital and 1 film ) etc... but more on what do you guys think of the "style" of picture.
the thing is ...I like pics with short depth of field. I like weird colors, I like interesting anglse and I don't want to make the studio look like a doctor's office. otherwise I ll just turn on all the lights, turn off the "mood" lights , set up my photoflex reflector, my soft box and I get a "surgical photo...
as I said I do Art photography not commercial so I'm open listening to suggestion and maybe will change the way I shoot..just this time

[mdjice]

Originally Posted by Ken Lewis

i'm just wondering why anyone would wanna book a studio with a bent guitar and a warped console and gear missing from the rack. although the pink microphone is simply FABulous

I was just wondering why anyone would book a mixing studio with only 24 tracks available

[bcgood]

Hi, I'm a professional photographer, published in various magazines and have won many awards for my photography yada, yada, yada, (I don't want to post my resume here : )

I agree with you on the mood lighting but you can still keep the mood lighting and use model lights to light things better. For the mic shot the shallow depth of field is fine. For the other shots I think they would be served better by more depth of field.

One thing to consider even though you are a photographer is that sometimes it helps to have someone not so attached to the studio take the photos. Kind of like the argument for not doing your own mastering...

I'm not bashing your photos by the way, just giving you some advice for free!

Cheers,

bc

[mdjice]

Originally Posted by bcgood

Hi, I'm a professional photographer, published in various magazines and have won many awards for my photography yada, yada, yada, (I don't want to post my resume here : )

I agree with you on the mood lighting but you can still keep the mood lighting and use model lights to light things better. For the mic shot the shallow depth of field is fine. For the other shots I think they would be served better by more depth of field.

One thing to consider even though you are a photographer is that sometimes it helps to have someone not so attached to the studio take the photos. Kind of like the argument for not doing your own mastering...

I'm not bashing your photos by the way, just giving you some advice for free!

Cheers,

bc

indeed these pics were only a first test. I need to take pictures at a wider angle anyways and with everything in focus. at leats a front view (console side) and a rear view (booth side).
the thing is when you will see the website, the text is over the pics in a faded color box so the sharper the pics the harder the text will be too read. it sounds weird now but it will all make sense when you guys see the web site

[Jules]

Tripod yes! Of course! That would work too, naturally .. I am forgetting.. I had a dark room once in the 70's I will have you know!

Would a very long exposure be able to pick up jitter..?

[mdjice]

Originally Posted by Jules

Tripod yes! Of course! That would work too.. How do you fit 3 photographers on a tripod..? er.. never mind..

BACK ON TOPIC!

looool

[mdjice]

also what do you guys think of the fisheye lens? I willuse one for the "wide" shots where you can see most of the studio but I'm thinking maybe I should stay away from it for the "gear" and instruments shoot.
again I like the fisheye but it might not be the best here

[bcgood]

Originally Posted by Jules

Tripod yes! Of course! That would work too, naturally .. I am forgetting.. I had a dark room once in the 70's I will have you know!

Would a very long exposure be able to pick up jitter..?

LOL, only sub standard converters have jitter issues!

In all seriousness I've never had any issues with motion blur while using small apertures inside with a tripod. If there's an earthquake though that might be a problem.

[BlytheRocks]

The first picture is my favorite, the pic of the mic is cool, and the one of the board with the fish-eye lens is a little trippy, but I don't mind it. They have an artistic and intriguing edge to them... and they have angles I attempt at times and know nothing about photography.

I should also add that I am an advocate of psychedelic colors

[gravityminor]

Originally Posted by Jules

Perhaps get a grey blanking plate for that hole in the Neve rack?

+1

Or just get another. Double the fun!

[mdjice]

Originally Posted by gravityminor

+1

Or just get another. Double the fun!

that's what I keep thinking

[mdjice]

Originally Posted by BlytheRocks

The first picture is my favorite, the pic of the mic is cool, and the one of the board with the fish-eye lens is a little trippy, but I don't mind it. They have an artistic and intriguing edge to them... and they have angles I attempt at times and know nothing about photography.

I should also add that I am an advocate of psychedelic colors

cool thx