Boys will be Boys
Oct, 2016Views
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1. I captured this image at my home in Florida. My boss, David Guy Maynard, had given me a photo assignment to try to learn how to balance my depth of field and exposure.Time
2. It was just after I had lost useable natural light from sunset. It was in late October of 2016.Lighting
3. I was experimenting with a fluorescent ringlight - I love the contrasted look that the light provides. I love taking photos of my frogs, but I've noticed that hard strobes, even if they are diffused, because their eyes are so sensitive to light. Since the ringlight is a constant light source, I had to see if it was less traumatic from my frogs. Thankfully, it is!Equipment
4. This was shot with a Canon T3, a Tamron 90mm DI VC lens, and a 19" Fluorescent ringlight. I used colorchecker passport to keep my color in check. My settings were f/5.6 at 1/50th of a second. ISO 100.Inspiration
5. I was inspired by David's shot of Minyoung Cheong with a purple feather. I loved the composition and lighting.Editing
6. I bumped the contrast and brightness just slightly. Otherwise the photo is untouched. (His eyes really are that color blue!)In my camera bag
7. My bag typically consists of a Canon Rebel T3, an x-rite colorchecker passport (I hate fixing color!), my 90mm DI VC Tamron lens (it's super crisp and macro is my passion!), and my Nissin MF18 for light.Feedback
Please do your research on the animal you use, especially reptiles and amphibians. This species of tree frog is nocturnal, which means their eyes are light sensitive. If your creature is light sensitive pay attention to their eyes during the shoot and if they start getting squinty before you're done getting your shots - take a break. Frogs will pee on you, your subject, your floor, your backdrop, and possibly your equipment. Right after I took this frame Loki (the frog) peed all over my human subject's face. Take time to pay attention to the details you want to capture. Is the depth deep enough for you? Is the catchlight where you want it? Do you need to reposition your subject? Patience is key for jumpy critters!
