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#5721
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Cool. I'm thinking of downloading it. Do you need a gmail acct?
#5723
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i use photobucket to host shit i dont care for.
flickr i dont use, i still have an active pbase account that i had my family stuff and stuff i cared for. but i havent uploaded anything in years.
flickr i dont use, i still have an active pbase account that i had my family stuff and stuff i cared for. but i havent uploaded anything in years.
#5724
Since you guys are pros....do you display you work in your home?
wndrlst...you like Canvas and metal (never saw this)...how, or with whom, do you get your prints done?
Jup...do you prefer just standard prints in frames?
I'm wondering because of the visaul difference between a backlit image and a printed one.
Thanks.![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
wndrlst...you like Canvas and metal (never saw this)...how, or with whom, do you get your prints done?
Jup...do you prefer just standard prints in frames?
I'm wondering because of the visaul difference between a backlit image and a printed one.
Thanks.
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#5725
#5726
I shoot people
By any chance anyone here name Tom Wethersfield?
#5727
I shoot people
#5728
Earth-bound misfit
Since you guys are pros....do you display you work in your home?
wndrlst...you like Canvas and metal (never saw this)...how, or with whom, do you get your prints done?
Jup...do you prefer just standard prints in frames?
I'm wondering because of the visaul difference between a backlit image and a printed one.
Thanks.![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
wndrlst...you like Canvas and metal (never saw this)...how, or with whom, do you get your prints done?
Jup...do you prefer just standard prints in frames?
I'm wondering because of the visaul difference between a backlit image and a printed one.
Thanks.
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I used to use Bay Photo for these prints, but got very fed up with them and switched to WHCC. I've been pleased with their service and quality so far. The ROES ordering system they use involves a bit of a learning curve, but now that I'm used to it it's fine.
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#5729
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Sorry, I forgot to answer this. I have surprisingly few of my own images printed in the house, too. I plan to change that now that we're in the new house, though. I have a large canvas over the fireplace and plan to do a mini-gallery in the stairwell.
I used to use Bay Photo for these prints, but got very fed up with them and switched to WHCC. I've been pleased with their service and quality so far. The ROES ordering system they use involves a bit of a learning curve, but now that I'm used to it it's fine.
I used to use Bay Photo for these prints, but got very fed up with them and switched to WHCC. I've been pleased with their service and quality so far. The ROES ordering system they use involves a bit of a learning curve, but now that I'm used to it it's fine.
I have my own nitpicks about them.
Which is WHCC?
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#5731
Earth-bound misfit
![Annoyed](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/annoyed.gif)
To cap it, when I wrote customer service to complain about the series of crap they were dishing out, I got a major brush off. I may not be one of their biggest customers, but I'd been loyally sending steady business their way over the past few years. (Hell, that order alone was nearly $1K) I was even more disappointed by their attitude than I was by their failure to fix the problem the first time. Huge waste of my time and energy.
WHCC = White House Custom Color. I mostly use them for custom DVD cases (love!), proofs + proof boxes, and coffee table books for portrait sessions. I've ordered canvas there and been happy. Haven't tried their metal yet.
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sad to hear but good to know!
#5733
Earth-bound misfit
The strange thing is that they'd been impeccable up to that point. Had they fixed it the first time (or even the second..maybe) and remotely behaved as though they cared about my business, they'd still have it. That was too big a fuckup to ignore, though. I'm trying to run a business and deadlines matter.
#5734
i want to ride my bicycle
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Since you guys are pros....do you display you work in your home?
wndrlst...you like Canvas and metal (never saw this)...how, or with whom, do you get your prints done?
Jup...do you prefer just standard prints in frames?
I'm wondering because of the visaul difference between a backlit image and a printed one.
Thanks.![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
wndrlst...you like Canvas and metal (never saw this)...how, or with whom, do you get your prints done?
Jup...do you prefer just standard prints in frames?
I'm wondering because of the visaul difference between a backlit image and a printed one.
Thanks.
![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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hmm... i think i may pick up a 17-40L, CPL, GND, tripod legs and a new 1D battery instead of switching to full frame.
can't really afford to drop that much coin for a 1DS3/5D2-3. (well more like i wouldnt be wise)
can't really afford to drop that much coin for a 1DS3/5D2-3. (well more like i wouldnt be wise)
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what do you guys think of Lee Filters? or Cokin Z-pro filters?
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#5740
I shoot people
Anyone here ever done architectural photography (interior AND exterior) for real estate listings before? I know srika has... I could use any advice/tips.
I've been asked by a friend of a friend's to shoot this house... He wants to know what I would charge, but I've never done this type of shoot (for the purpose of real estate listing) before. I have a rough idea what the going rate is, but since I don't have any experience (for this type of shoot), I don't see myself asking for that rate.
For one thing, the location is a good 45-60 minutes away... but I'm just thinking ahead, he does renovations/flipping houses so this could lead to a regular thing on the side.
The gear I have in mind for this type of shoot, in terms of lighting and lenses are:
lenses:
Sigma 10-20mm on the APS-C
Carl Zeiss 16-35 f2.8 on the FF
lighting:
1 Alienbees B1600, that can be used with the following mods: 60" Octobox or 86" Paul C. Buff PLM Shoot through umbrella, that can be converted into a "brolly box" with covers.
4 flashguns (2 Sony's: F58AM and F43AM, and 2 Yongnuo 560 II on the way)
I haven't tried mixing the Alienbees B1600 with flashguns before, but to my understanding, the color temp differences aren't noticeable if any.
thanks in advance for any advice/tips
edit: yes, I know that I can go with HDR too, but it'll depend on the available light, I guess.
I've been asked by a friend of a friend's to shoot this house... He wants to know what I would charge, but I've never done this type of shoot (for the purpose of real estate listing) before. I have a rough idea what the going rate is, but since I don't have any experience (for this type of shoot), I don't see myself asking for that rate.
For one thing, the location is a good 45-60 minutes away... but I'm just thinking ahead, he does renovations/flipping houses so this could lead to a regular thing on the side.
The gear I have in mind for this type of shoot, in terms of lighting and lenses are:
lenses:
Sigma 10-20mm on the APS-C
Carl Zeiss 16-35 f2.8 on the FF
lighting:
1 Alienbees B1600, that can be used with the following mods: 60" Octobox or 86" Paul C. Buff PLM Shoot through umbrella, that can be converted into a "brolly box" with covers.
4 flashguns (2 Sony's: F58AM and F43AM, and 2 Yongnuo 560 II on the way)
I haven't tried mixing the Alienbees B1600 with flashguns before, but to my understanding, the color temp differences aren't noticeable if any.
thanks in advance for any advice/tips
edit: yes, I know that I can go with HDR too, but it'll depend on the available light, I guess.
Last edited by is300eater; 01-15-2013 at 02:44 PM.
#5741
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^ Not a pro or anything but if I were to do it, an ultra wide angle lens is a must, which you seem to already have that down.
Some lighting would help, but I'd definitely bring a tripod and try to do long exposure in rooms where there aren't much light. This way you can capture the natural light of the house. If there are dark areas even with natural light, definitely try and fill it.
Most importantly, get inspired by seeing what others have done. Good luck![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...AsL2igLHo4GADw
Some lighting would help, but I'd definitely bring a tripod and try to do long exposure in rooms where there aren't much light. This way you can capture the natural light of the house. If there are dark areas even with natural light, definitely try and fill it.
Most importantly, get inspired by seeing what others have done. Good luck
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http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...AsL2igLHo4GADw
#5742
I shoot people
^ Not a pro or anything but if I were to do it, an ultra wide angle lens is a must, which you seem to already have that down.
Some lighting would help, but I'd definitely bring a tripod and try to do long exposure in rooms where there aren't much light. This way you can capture the natural light of the house. If there are dark areas even with natural light, definitely try and fill it.
Most importantly, get inspired by seeing what others have done. Good luck![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...AsL2igLHo4GADw
Some lighting would help, but I'd definitely bring a tripod and try to do long exposure in rooms where there aren't much light. This way you can capture the natural light of the house. If there are dark areas even with natural light, definitely try and fill it.
Most importantly, get inspired by seeing what others have done. Good luck
![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...AsL2igLHo4GADw
#5743
Earth-bound misfit
Hit up mattg..I'm pretty sure he does this.
I did my own house when I sold it and one shoot for a friend who has an interior design business. The ID stuff is actually much different, as I learned, though.
If you're using a standard wide angle instead of a tilt shift, be very careful how you line up the shot to keep your verticals vertical and your horizontals horizontal. You'll want to correct as much lens distortion as possible in post.
I did my own house when I sold it and one shoot for a friend who has an interior design business. The ID stuff is actually much different, as I learned, though.
If you're using a standard wide angle instead of a tilt shift, be very careful how you line up the shot to keep your verticals vertical and your horizontals horizontal. You'll want to correct as much lens distortion as possible in post.
Last edited by wndrlst; 01-15-2013 at 04:05 PM.
#5744
I shoot people
Hit up mattg..I'm pretty sure he does this.
I did my own house when I sold it and one shoot for a friend who has an interior design business. The ID stuff is actually much different, as I learned, though.
If you're using a standard wide angle instead of a tilt shift, be very careful how you line up the shot to keep your verticals vertical and your horizontals horizontal. You'll want to correct as much as possible in post.
I did my own house when I sold it and one shoot for a friend who has an interior design business. The ID stuff is actually much different, as I learned, though.
If you're using a standard wide angle instead of a tilt shift, be very careful how you line up the shot to keep your verticals vertical and your horizontals horizontal. You'll want to correct as much as possible in post.
yeah... my a77 has a leveler on both the screen (in live view) AND in the EVF which helps avoiding the walls from "tilting" inwards or outwards. And there's that little bubble leveler thingy on my tripod too
not sure if you can see it, but those 2 green bars are indicating level (left and right) and turn orange if not.
![](http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/AA77/zvf_level_250.jpg)
#5746
Earth-bound misfit
I've seen interior HDR done very well. I agree that it looks cheap and weird when it's overdone, though. But then I feel that way about HDR no matter what the application.
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#5747
I shoot people
Yeah, I kinda agree on HDR but then again HDR can be done in different degrees
Here's one in HDR (not mine). Not overly done
![](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8363/8297498491_7ac1c8d6c4_b.jpg)
But anyway, I wasn't really planning on doing HDR anyway, which is the reason why I brought up using what lighting gear I have
Here's one in HDR (not mine). Not overly done
![](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8363/8297498491_7ac1c8d6c4_b.jpg)
But anyway, I wasn't really planning on doing HDR anyway, which is the reason why I brought up using what lighting gear I have
#5748
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apparently, now the megapixel race has died down with Canon and Nikon. Now its a Zoom race with the higher point n shoot cameras.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-powershot-sx50-hs
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-powershot-sx50-hs
#5749
I shoot people
^^^Panasonic has a "bridge" camera (megazoom) that goes from 28mm - 600mm with a constant aperture of f2.8 through out. (and that's optical zoom NOT digital)
#5750
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#5751
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I've only done shots for real estate once. As such I would say mattg is a much more qualified person to consult with.
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#5752
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#5753
I shoot people
Panasonic FZ200
#5755
I shoot people
I want to say yes, but wouldn't it depends on whether or not if both are aiming at the same spot? You can also use that light meter and do a test. Meter it with just one flash @1/64, then meter it with 2 flashes @1/64 and see if there are any changes in the reading
#5757
I shoot people
I'm assuming they are NOT setup side by side, but coming from different angle?
#5758
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yea. actually. its not for my purposes. i was going to use the flashes as props for a wedding and wanted to be sure that he knew what he was doing. so that the extra power won't overexpose his shots.
#5759
I miss my 03 CL-S :(
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They're suggesting mpix.com for printing - has anyone use them before? It has to be acid-free, archival paper... not sure if WHCC does that?
#5760
My first Avatar....
Well that's about to change... I was one of the winners of a local blog photo contest and will be displaying a photo at a gallery in DC ![Woot](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/woot.gif)
They're suggesting mpix.com for printing - has anyone use them before? It has to be acid-free, archival paper... not sure if WHCC does that?
![Woot](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/woot.gif)
They're suggesting mpix.com for printing - has anyone use them before? It has to be acid-free, archival paper... not sure if WHCC does that?
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