Don’t Waste Time Living Someone Else’s Life ~ Pro Model Maja Szymczyk

[JaneKokwithAdSLR]

This is Maja

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My full work is composed of more than 33 photos, should you have an interest, please visit my full work on Maja here


I would really appreciate it if you can let your thoughts be known to me in this thread after you have seen my work.

I would be grateful for any feedback at all as they are valuable for my experiment’s progress. Thank you =)

[blackcloudbrew]

I find that when I comment on your posts, I have to prefix it with the remark that this type of photography is not my area of experience. Ok, that said, this is a very interesting model and the poses are quite different than many of your others. I think the poses and composition in these are very good. I think #1 and #5 are the best of the lot. If you were directing this model, you did very well, I believe.

However (there had to be one right?), the lighting is very white and flat to me. I don't know why that is but that's what I see. I hate to say it but this 'looks' like a Canon sensor to me. I've seen this look before. I wish I could be more specific than that. Perhaps others can provide better responses.

[JaneKokwithAdSLR]

I find that when I comment on your posts, I have to prefix it with the remark that this type of photography is not my area of experience. Ok, that said, this is a very interesting model and the poses are quite different than many of your others. I think the poses and composition in these are very good. I think #1 and #5 are the best of the lot. If you were directing this model, you did very well, I believe.

However (there had to be one right?), the lighting is very white and flat to me. I don't know why that is but that's what I see. I hate to say it but this 'looks' like a Canon sensor to me. I've seen this look before. I wish I could be more specific than that. Perhaps others can provide better responses.

haha thank you

Mostly its the model herself who did the posing, she is a pro model

Me I just tell her what kind of look and feel I want, does that count ? hahah Its the first time I work with such professional model, I am very grateful =)



#1 is my favorite from the whole entire series


Hmm .. yes, many people say the lighting is very flat but that is because I used an Orbis Ringflash in most of my studio stuff

The light from the Orbis is supposed to be shadowless, which may explain why its flat ... such flat lighting cost 200 dollars to produce hahahhaha

[blackcloudbrew]

Interesting. While I have a ring flash (Pentax version), I have never used it for portrait work. I use it mostly for macros and flowers. Thanks for explaining that.

I think it does count if you have told the model what you want. Well done.

[JaneKokwithAdSLR]

Interesting. While I have a ring flash (Pentax version), I have never used it for portrait work. I use it mostly for macros and flowers. Thanks for explaining that.

I think it does count if you have told the model what you want. Well done.

Hahah can you give your ringflash a try on portraits ?

I would love to see the effects


Thank you ! =)

[blackcloudbrew]

Oh, I did some reading on this Orbis deal. Quite an interesting device as it uses your existing external flash to get the ring light effect. I'm curious, how is it working with it. It looks kind of big and a bit hard to handle. What was your experience with it?

[JaneKokwithAdSLR]

Oh, I did some reading on this Orbis deal. Quite an interesting device as it uses your existing external flash to get the ring light effect. I'm curious, how is it working with it. It looks kind of big and a bit hard to handle. What was your experience with it?

It is big and it is a little hard to handle if you just hold it with your hand particularly if you are shooting for a long time coz its heavy after adding the flash and trigger

Normally I mount it on a 190 cm lightstand and fire it off camera =)

It is the best diffuser in the market

[blackcloudbrew]

Well, I went to my local photographic store today at lunch and got to play a bit with the Orbis. That is BIG but clearly works as advertised. It's not something I need in my shooting - yet - but it's good to know it's out there. It's clearly well made and with a lot of thought. Thanks for pointing this out.

[JaneKokwithAdSLR]

Well, I went to my local photographic store today at lunch and got to play a bit with the Orbis. That is BIG but clearly works as advertised. It's not something I need in my shooting - yet - but it's good to know it's out there. It's clearly well made and with a lot of thought. Thanks for pointing this out.

haha wow !!!

Do you like the effects ?




How much does it cost over there ?

Do you think its overpriced ?

[blackcloudbrew]

I didn't use it enough to get a feeling for it's effects but I could see it's application.

The cost in the store here it $199 USD no including the local 9% sales tax. I believe that's comparable to what I found online. As far as over priced goes. As it has no moving parts and is not electronic, I think it may be a bit over priced. But I have to say that it's clearly well made.

[JaneKokwithAdSLR]

I didn't use it enough to get a feeling for it's effects but I could see it's application.

The cost in the store here it $199 USD no including the local 9% sales tax. I believe that's comparable to what I found online. As far as over priced goes. As it has no moving parts and is not electronic, I think it may be a bit over priced. But I have to say that it's clearly well made.

True =)

[spyglass]

For those following this thread that may be interested in learning more about the Orbital Ringflash you can see it Here . The site offers some examples.

Food for thought - When observing portrait work it is always a good idea to look at the catch light in the subjects eyes. You can often learn a lot about the  shot from the catch light (how many lights / flashes were used, position of light / flash, type of reflector, umbrella, soft box used, etc.) Also look at shadows, or lack of shadow.


Thanks for sharing Jane 

Spyglass  

[blackcloudbrew]

My friend at the photo store said that this gives a different eye look than say a window light look. I'm not sure I understand that but that's the way he described it.

[davidhampshire]

can i come and hold the lighting for your shoots ?      dave

[spyglass]

My friend at the photo store said that this gives a different eye look than say a window light look. I'm not sure I understand that but that's the way he described it.

Earl a ring flash produces a doughnut / lifesaver catch light ring in the eye. No other device creates the same catch light. I am not a fan of it for portrait work.

Spyglass