Monday, February 11, 2008

First Try

My first attempt at portrait photography, using some big lights, an umbrella, a softbox and a reflector. I don't know who the guy is and I don't know what the hell I am doing.


8 comments:

Buggles Balham High Road said...

He looks like an Old Master Kat.

You do know what your doing.

Andre Veloux said...

Love it Kat, love it!

Echomouse said...

That's a fantastic portrait Kat! I'd say you know what you're doing. I'm very impressed. :)

wintersolstice said...

kat - just brilliant! Shows real skill and vision.

kat said...

I had some help here. :-) My camera club provided the equipment and one of the members took a reading with a light meter before explaining it all to me. I was then able to put the camera in manual mode and set the shutter speed and aperture.

The portrait hasn't come out exactly as I wanted but it isn't bad for a first go.

kat said...

I went along to the camera club a few weeks ago and I don't think I will ever look back. What a fantastic supportive club!

Echomouse said...

Sounds like an excellent camera club. I looked into the one here in town but it's not nearly good enough. Hope to get on this photo stuff this year.

You're doing great, even for having help!

pal said...

Fabulous portrait. Great lighting and what a character for the sitter.