Kid Shades
one of my groovy clients. most kids doesn't like wearing shades or eyeglasses. but this kid nailed it.
one of my groovy clients. most kids doesn't like wearing shades or eyeglasses. but this kid nailed it.
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The photo was taken in my previous employer at Oriental Photographix Studio. Just like any photo enthusiast or hobbyist, I'm a self taught photographer. But because of my work in the studio, I had a mentor, Michael Chong, who taught me all of the basic and techniques of photography.Time
Out of all the kids that I get to shoot almost everyday, this one stood out. Because he looks like a cool groovy grown up, instead of just being himself. This was taken on ?August ?25, ?2015, 5:50 PM. It's the time of the day when kids are so active.Lighting
Most clients want their kids' photos fully lighted, "popping out", and lively. A large octabox with speedlite is a great "cheat" light for this kind of shoot. Because however the kids are being playful and running around your studio, they will still be well lighted.Equipment
This was shot on an old but still a favorite Nikon D90, with an 18-55mm f/3.5 lens. I also used 1 octabox and 1 sotfbox with speedlites.Inspiration
I noticed how almost all my peers are all doing sexy shoots. I wondered and asked myself, "are there any other subject to take a portrait other than beautiful women to express my art?" I'm thankful for my work in the studio that I got to get exposed on taking photos of kids and babies.Editing
.Proper lighting in the studio is very important. So you would just need minimal post-processing. I usually adjust the Vibrance for the color to pop out, the tonal contrast for the photo to look sharper, and clean the subject with the Patch Tool.In my camera bag
When I shoot outdoors, I just keep my equipment to a minimum. So it wouldn't be hard to carry stuff around when we're going places. The first thing I bring with me is my Nikon D90 and my 50mm f/1.8 lens. I never go out and shoot portraits without my prime lens. Then lastly, I pack my Nikon --- just to backup my first camera and 18-55mm kit lens, if ever I need to shoot a wide-angle shot.Feedback
One of the most effective technique that I learned from my mentor and from other articles that I've read in having a photoshoot with a kid, is to build a rapport with them and their parent. Some kids won't like you, that's why the parent is there to back you up to bring out that happy face for the perfect shot. Don't hesitate to try different back drops. Go all out, from brick designs, grafitti, abstract, try new things and be creative! Whether to shoot on the studio or outdoor, good basic lighting is key in executing the "oh yeah! I nailed it!" shot.
