Sunday, 14 November 2010

People and Portraits - Backgrounds

In order to get orgainsed for taking my pictures, I have been walking with the dog this morning and have taken a number of backgrounds that could do well in my final portfolio. The aim has been to get vibrant colours, different texture, and different shades, to provide contrast within the image. All of which I have managed to find within a mile of my front door!

Ideally I am also looking for some graffiti and some concrete too, as this will add to the mix. However, I think that may involve a trip to somewhere like Birmingham.

These were just experimental photos, so I was not too worried about the settings in the camera, as I really was just trying to get an idea of location(s). However, I have included settings for reference purposes.  They were taken quite early in the morning and the sky was cloudy and dull, so the colours are a little bland.
 ISO 800: f/10: 1/250: Lens 18-55mm
 ISO 800: f/10: 1/13: lens 18-55mm
 ISO 400: f/10: 1/100: lens 18-55mm
 ISO 400: f/10: 1/25: lens 18-55mm
 ISO 400: f/10: 1/15: lens 18-55mm
 ISO 400: f/10: 1/80: lens 18-55mm
 ISO 400: f/10: 1/60: lens 18-55mm
 ISO 400: f/10: 1/60: lens 18-55mm
 ISO 400: f/32: 1/13: lens 18-55mm
ISO 400: f/5.6/: 1/13: lens 18-55mm

2 comments:

  1. Hi
    Again a valuable and professional way to work,in that all this prep will mean no time wasted walking around with models trying to find a background, as the meter with models will always be running if you are paying for them. Time is money as you well know!!

    Steve

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  2. Hi
    Vital in the prep of all good location shoots, but you know the more I look at these they are relevant images in their own right and form a good series.
    Good criteria labelling, keep it up

    Steve

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