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Jacques van der Westhuizen posted in the group Architectural Photography
After attending the One-day architectural workshop on Sunday, 26 Nov, and the Zoom meeting on Architectural editing, I created the following HDR Panorama.
I wanted to create the feeling of a warm family home at night and went for a warmer edit with the lights in the house. I did a sky replacement in Photoshop and made the sky also a bit…Read More
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Thank you. I will re-edit with your suggestions.
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Jacques van der Westhuizen posted in the group Portrait Photography
A quick portrait of my son. I was playing with back lighting. My vision for this was a mysterious and dramatic B/W portrait. I wanted to emphasize the tattoo on his arm.
Fujifilm X-T3, ISO 160, 1/160 sec, F/8, 50-140mm F/2.8
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Love the rim light!
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Thank you John!
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Jacques, your use of rim lighting for separation is great, yet the focal point remains unclear as your subject’s brightly lit tattooed forearm commands much visual attention. Considering the subject’s masculine demeanor, it seems you were aiming for a dark, moody portrait. Adding a bit more fill light, or lighting a part of his face in an…Read More
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Thank you for the critique. i will definitely keep it in mind for the next shoot.
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Jacques van der Westhuizen posted in the group Portrait Photography
I took this photo during one of @trompie-van-der-berg ‘s On Locaction Lighting workshops. I went for a more dark and dramatic B/W edit.
ISO 160, 1/2000 sec, F/2.8, Fujifilm X-T3, 50-140mm
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Jacques van der Westhuizen posted in the group Portrait Photography
Close up B/W portrait. (Cropped close during editing). Impromptu portrait shoot in my small home studio. Due to a low ceiling, I could not get the height of the flash very high. Key light was an AD200 Pro and the hair light/fill light a Godox V860ii.
ISO 160, 1/250 sec, F/8. Fujifilm X-T3, 50-140mm F/2.8
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Jacques van der Westhuizen posted in the group Portrait Photography
Studio portrait I took at the end of 2022. Can it be called split lighting? Used colour grading in post processing to tint the shadows a little blue.
Model: Sulize Alberts (2021 – Miss Teen South Africa, 2nd Princess)
Godox AD200 as main light. Hair light – Godox V860.
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Jacques van der Westhuizen posted in the group Portrait Photography
From a quick studio session I did a couple of months ago.
Model: Ruan Jurgens
Fujifilm X-T3. Fujinon 50 – 140mm F/2.8, SS: 1/250s, Ap: F/8.0. Split lighting used for dramatic effect.#portraitphotography #portrait #StudioLighting #OffCameraFlash #FlashPhotography
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The split lighting is perfect, and the separation between your subject’s right shoulder and the backdrop is well-executed. We would have liked to see a bit more of your subject’s face, and the head might be better if not as tilted. Overall, a well-executed low-key portrait.
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Thank you. I really appreciate the critique. I will pay attention to the points mentioned in future shoots.
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From a recent matric farewell shoot I did. I just love the shadow on the ground and the hint of blue from his arm and the slight peak of her dress. The watch was almost blown out, but I managed to get some detail back.
Fujifilm X-T3 – Fujinon 50 – 140mm F2.8 – Aperture: F2.8 – SS: 1/3200 (Bright sun – 16:00 in the afternoon) – ISO: 160 (Native Fuji ISO)
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And it’s a try!
The centre from Sasol Grip & Rip Rugby Club scoring against the team from Witrivier during the Mpumalanga club semi-finals.
SS: 1/1250s
A: f/2.8
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Fujifilm X-T3
Fujinon 50 – 140mm F/2.8
Keylight: Godox AD200 Pro with Godox 60cm folding pop-up softbox. Aproximately 1/4 power. About 45 degrees in front, camera right.
Fill light: Godox AD200 with a Godox 35x160cm non-folding stripbox. Aproximately 1/4 power. (Cross-lighting)
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Congratulations on becoming our inaugural Pro Subscriber, Jacques! Even before our grand unveiling on the 26th of September, you’ve taken the initiative to upload your first photo – well done!
We are in the process of crafting tutorials to help you leverage the platform to its fullest potential. To facilitate a rich learning environment, we…Read More
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Thank you. I will comment with settings and setup.
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@jaxson, You can change your post descriptions or add hashtags afterwards by clicking on the 3 Dots at the top right of the post and then click on Edit.
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Jacques, the sky replacement in your Photoshop edit gives the impression of sunset colours, which doesn’t align with the actual shooting conditions of nautical twilight. For a more accurate depiction, consider using a sky that better represents nautical twilight, typically characterised by purples rather than blues.
Also…Read More