TSX Nightwalker

This was my idea! I told him to slowly unzip his hoodie while I clicked away! hehe This is the result of 20 frames:

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I had to post this on top to get the effect that I wanted for this pic!


But I wanted to share a few pieces of a recent photoshoot for my cousin's friends. Like I said, I'm an amateur and is still learning, but any feedback whether it be positive or negative would be appreciated! Thanks!

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It took me a few tries to finally get the guys in one frame, but I think this turned out well! I saw "fear" tagged on a parking hump or whatever you call that, so I had the guys pose in front of it. Besides, their rap group name is BAMN (By Any Means Necessary) I figured it fit!

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I had to take a pic of his grill and tat..hehe

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I took this with only ONE shot! I couldn't keep the flash from flashing, so I stuck with just this shot and lightened it! One of my faves!

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This shot didn't take that many takes as the first pic! haha So, I was pretty happy with that!


So, who wants a photoshoot?! hahahaha jk

danny25

those are some cool shots. I like the different techniques you used for each one, they're all different. I really love the one with the green wall.

jupitersolo

Nice shots, I like to green background shot the most.

Whiskers

One of those guys is gonna cap my ass...

waTSX

This one is really cool. Great colors.

STL+3.0CL

Good Stuff! The back seat shot is a little too grainy, but I like all the rest of em. Nice work. What r u shootin with?

danny25

I think the grain added to the shot in that instance.

moeronn

At times it seems like I'm watching different scenes from a video, but I like the shots.
They're just going to graze your head a couple of times. You won't be hurt THAT bad.

synth19

Only one word comes to mind: "GANGSTA!!!"

jupitersolo

+1, convert to b&w, the grain (noise) should had to the conversion.

wndrlst

Yup! Green wall shot is definitely my favorite shot, too.

Also agree, that the grain doesn't detract at all from the back seat shot...I like that one as well. Nice work!

TSX Nightwalker

Thanks guys much appreciated! I actually asked the mods to delete this thread because I got scared of what the people's reactions would be and I didn't want to put my so-called out there in front of all these professionals...haha But thanks!

TSX Nightwalker

Yeah, I know what you mean! I didn't want the grainy look, but since this was taken with only 2-3 shots and some were all pitch black and one where the flash hit, I just kept it and just lightened it! Is there a way to get rid of the grain? I wanted a more clean look, but when lightening the pic it didn't look clean!


And I got my rebel xti a few months ago, so yeah I'm really new at this! I need all the help I can get and that's why I've been lurking in this thread for a while and just decided to post a bit of what I've taken so far!

TSX Nightwalker

Yeah, hahahaha I guess it does! My style and technique is still a work in progress! I used to date a photographer, so I learned a bit from him. I mean, I've always taken photos because when I see something interesting, I want to take it from MY perspective and I never really had a REAL camera to do so! I used my phone for most shots I've taken in earlier years! haha But I'm used to shooting urban decay than anything and I wanted to try at photoshoots of people to expand and diversify! Besides, my cousin asked for a favor because they wanted new pictures to be taken, so I was kind of using that oppurtunity to see what I can do. I guess we were both using eachother as guinea pigs in that respect! haha

TSX Nightwalker

What's trippy about it is, the guy in the red actually JOCKED my car! haha He was asking what it was and that it looked very nice. So, I guess even when it comes to "hardcore" people they can appreciate the sporty and luxury of a TSX!

TSX Nightwalker

How do you eliminate noise?

PPLAPW

I'm no expert, but the lower ISO the less noise, higher ISO more noise. (Sorry if I have the wrong idea... )

BTW, great shots, I like the green one the most.

2001AudiS4

I've used Noise Ninja in the past. Easy to use and eliminates the noise or grain in your shots.

jupitersolo

NO, I'm saying the noise in that picture, is good.

2001AudiS4

Just to show you an example of removing the noise post processing, using your own photo, I ran your backseat picture through Noise Ninja so you can see the result. I just ran this through quickly with any modifying. Here it is before and after:

TSX Nightwalker

^^^^ I love it! Thank you! Is that a program? I might need to get that! I needed something to get rid of the grain! Looks way better in my opinion!

2001AudiS4

Yup, I used the program Noise Ninja, like I said. It's easy to use and produces some pretty good results as you can see.

Dan Martin

I find that noise ninja is a great application, but it tends to make your image look like plastic. Generally, I run it through noise ninja, then put it through Alien Skin Exposure to add more realistic grain and give the illusion of detail.

Exposure is a pricey plugin, but it's worth every penny...

CCColtsicehockey

shay is that you

wickedk24

Hahah, man I don't think that's her. ^^^ I say you let her know that someone is using her pics again, and this time it's not me.

wickedk24

Nevermind, I think it is her.....

TSX Nightwalker

Don't worry, it's ME! hahahaa I tried to be incognito on this site for a while, but it didn't work! I'm still a b*tch! hahahahaa

TSX Nightwalker

I'm glad I can laugh at this now! Sorry if I ripped you a new a$$hole! I'm really not that much of a b*tch! I hope you learned your lesson!

TSX Nightwalker

And Colt, thanks for having my back! I'm just here for photography and to give out a few advice in the relationship threads. But I don't think I'll be doing much of that anymore. So, just photography! I need all the help I can get! I want to have your skillz!

wickedk24

Yeah it was ripped pretty good, and YES the lesson was learned. I only post pics of the wife now. I'd like to go back to the other forum and get the ban lifted but I guess the damage is done. On the lighter note your photograpgy is great, keep it up girl

moeronn

^^ Sounds like a good story for Ramblings... Fill us in.

2001AudiS4

haven't tried that, but thanks for the tip.

EuRTSX

Thats what I thought, but I didn't bother asking. I don't think its her.

darksom1

Well, "Shay"...those are some hella good pics! The green wall? - That's what's up!

I have to get those programs the guys were just talking about! The Ninja one really tweaked your backseat pic!!! I was feeling the "grainy" pic...then the Ninja'ed one blew me away! Noice!

Yeah...I can see that I have to put in some work with the D80 to produce some nice stuff! Have patience with me fellas! I may put up a couple of bricks first, but the fly stuff is comng!

"Shay"...you go gurrrllll!!

TSX Nightwalker

Well, I'm glad! Besides, can't knock on you too much. You have pretty good taste in women, your wife is a BEAUTY! Good job!

And thanks, I'm still learning!



Too funny! First, people didn't believe I was a FEMALE, now people don't believe my identity...haha It's cool! I'm not Shay! (there goes my cover )

P.S. do I know you? hehe

TSX Nightwalker

Yeah, I kinda noticed that it looks a bit like a painting. But I just like the way it has that clean look! Is there another program where it makes the pictures a bit more original when eliminating noise?


I'm still learning, I need all the help I can get!

Btw, it's Tsx Nightwalker!

CCColtsicehockey

yeah that bitch thread is hilarious. how did it even get started.

moeronn

Link?

EuRTSX

Sorry if it is you. I usually don't see you on this forum, as I'm not on much on the "other" forum.

darksom1

+1