Breast Cancer Calendar Shoot

[e2blade]

Heres a blog of the the day, i cant post the full calendar tell i finish all the pictures. I did not have much control of what was going on. So excuse some shots. Other than that, fun ass day!

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Mercy havin fun as always

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1000hp G35

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Canon and Nikon!?

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What i got to roll in son

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that car is in the dope shiz thread

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yes its real

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the group!

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i love it

More fun shit!

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Cover Shot

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Real R34

Months

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Flat red STI, Featured in Import Tuner


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1050hp Intense Motorsports Supra

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UMS Time Attack Evo

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1000hp Intese Motorsports G35

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Comptech NSX

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Rx7 That was Featured in Motor Trend

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Lambo

[i wanna be fast]

thats a bad ass car bro. nice job

[InSepsis]

Not liking it... Color is way off, the shadows way harsh and that background...

it's just awful... Her skin looks like she has cancer since it's all stained...

[e2blade]

you try shooting with a 10 dollar lens. it was a QUICK process
im going to redo of course, but i dont see anything wrong with colors?

[Jserman]

you try shooting with a 10 dollar lens. it was a QUICK process
im going to redo of course, but i dont see anything wrong with colors?

then why take the shots if you have crappy equipment and no time to do it right???

sounds like someone else I know...

"Just some quick pics" LOL

get a better lens and take your time and take some good pics instead posting all the crap that you have been

[spastik]

I love boobs

[makeitFit]

I love boobs

I'm with this guy!

[Catra]

the pics are decent...but.. I dunno the scenery just doesnt work in the 1st one. But nice job regardless.

[spazz]

you try shooting with a 10 dollar lens. it was a QUICK process
im going to redo of course, but i dont see anything wrong with colors?

Then why are you running a $10 lens? From my experience so far with doing shoots time is money. Why use cheap equipment and have to spend a ton of time in post processing just to make it look as if you had better equipment.

And the lambo doors whatever that car is a horrible picture too, that pic shows you had a crappy lens, just look at that lens glare right in front of the model.

Not saying you suck at photography just is pointless to use very cheap equipment when even with post processing you cant make it look better. Your only as good as your weakest link. And your lens should be your strongest one.

From your sig, if you even have that equipment why didnt you use a better lens? do you want that look of hey i have a shitty camera? I just dont get it.

[e2blade]

i HAD no control of ANY of the shots.
buy me a new lens.

im puttin my hater blockers on bitches.

[o_0]

i has a bucket but no pics of said boobs!?!

[e2blade]

you guys dont deserve the boobies :) you get to wait tell next week

[DICKARM]

It's not like it was a coordinated shoot, looks like you were just snapping pics. For just snapping pics they look fine

[e2blade]

it was coordinated... i didnt post any of the calendar pics -__-
i'm almost done and i will post up the full thing

[e2blade]

go rant and bitch :) their up

[polishpat]

I like the good photoshop work. The big bright white box with lettering over it is the best!

[e2blade]

can u not see the pics? if so sorry, i had to set the stuff to private.
get a taste now, i gotta delete them soon!

[polishpat]

"This photo is currently unavailable" :(

[e2blade]

should work now, i gotta set them to private by tonight!

[bcool]

I just wanted to see some boobs!

[polishpat]

Still saying unavailable... For me at least...

[e2blade]

FUUU working on it!!

[e2blade]

WORKING!

[spastik]

half arent. and for a breast calender photos, the rule of 3rds isnt properly used. you should have more focus on the models than the surrounding area

[e2blade]

HEY, read the mothafuckinthreadbeforeyoumothafukinpost
i had MINIMAL control of the shots.

were going to rebook this girls with just US. i didnt not like how this event was headed or anything. i just was along for the ride and had fun.

[spastik]

oh ok then. :)

[e2blade]

<3,

[DubstepDave]

I'm sorry, but most of those look like absolute ass, especially the STI, Supra, and EVO.
Concentrate on the actual photography side of things, instead of the post processing.

[zenkiderek]

i like the rear shot of the r34

the sti pic looks like a video game

[Tom]

I hope you aren't getting paid for this...

[e2blade]

well this turned into a IMS thread pretty quick!
but whatever, im getting into bigger and better things than you haters will ever dream of.

[polishpat]

Don't worry, I'm happy for you, e2gotoutofboise :)

[makeitFit]

You guys can be dicks pretty easily. I don't think they are that bad. At least he is out doing stuff.

[e2blade]

i just like to refer to whopple more than anything :D

[RunninWild]

awesome you are doing bigger things but seriously some of those pics look like shit. If you don't like our opinions stop coming on here and posting your pics.

And seriously "bigger and better things you haters will ever dream of"? Get the fuck over yourself wold. Your ego is already getting over the top.

[DubstepDave]

Seriously, I could go take snapshots of any car with a D40, just shoot "from the hip," and over-process them to hell and make them look EXACTLY like the stuff you posted.

This is honestly the only good photo out of the set:

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Every other photo has the center of interest square in the middle of the frame, there appears to be absolutely no thought as far as composition goes, and to make up for it, you over-processed retarded HDR's to make some of the idiots go "ooooohhhh.... that looks cool."

[beanerstyle]

where are the boobs?

[Catra]

Nice job...I dont think they are that bad!

[polishpat]

The only gripe I have is that the rule of thirds is blatantly ignored.

But as far as the pics though, I wouldn't say they are bad. At least these HDR's were taken with the intent of being works of art.

[spazz]

Lol sounds like some people read a little bit and is like heeyyyy i know what the rule of thirds is im coooool!

Read a book about photography from a pro. Rule of thirds is only a guide line. There are tons of "rules" you can go by to archive good composition.

Not sticking up for anyone just hate to see ignorance so bluntly displayed.

Edit:

E2blade after looking at the pics for a moment, did you photoshop some of the girls into the pics, mainly the overly done hdr'esk ones. The one that stands out to me is the blue supra either its the post work you did or you did photoshop her in but looks like she is kinda out of place. And my only gripe is the pics are really small things that a semi experience photographer should be self correcting. Cropping seams to big a big thing not getting tight enough too much empty space. And from your pics i have a hard time believing you on the cost of your lens, i think its just excuses for poor performance. From the work your getting you have better people skills then photography skills

[polishpat]

Not only have I read a book about Photography, I've taken courses on the subject.

Yes the rule of thirds is only a guide line, but an extremely important one at that when you're showcasing multiple animate objects that require headroom and directional spacing.

AKA Cars and people do not normally look "good" when smack dab in the middle of the frame. Getsinwhatisezzin?

[e2blade]

dave stop being a cocksucker, havent i stated 3 times that i didnt have control of shit.
man, there i go repeating myself again just like IMS.

[DubstepDave]

i realize you didn't have control of anything, but there are ways you could have composed the shots to at least not have EVERYTHING smack dab in the middle. you also cut off the front of a couple of the cars. unlike what pat says, you do NOT have to use the rule of thirds for everything, but don't put the main object of a photo right in the middle. at least take a step back so you have a little room to move them at least SLIGHTLY off center, it creates a little drama to the photo and makes it much more visually appealing. i'm honestly not trying to be a "cocksucker," i'm just trying to help you out. with photography, there are MANY times when you do not have control of what you are shooting (actually with anything that's moving there's not much control you have) but you have to compose your photos so they are appealing without having to over-process them. it's called working with what you're given, and making the best of it, which honestly, in my opinion, you did not do here.

[e2blade]

when you have people telling you what to do, where to go, and the only reason im even around these cars...i tend to, shut the fuck up, as id like to put it.

im not gonna express what i feel about the situation cause anyone could be trollin forums and see this. and id be in a world of shit.

[nikuman]

hi i dont know anything about photography but i like tits

[cedge208]

guys stop fighting... its not about the photography.
it's about the boobs!

[DubstepDave]

it actually is about the photography

[spazz]

Not only have I read a book about Photography, I've taken courses on the subject.

Yes the rule of thirds is only a guide line, but an extremely important one at that when you're showcasing multiple animate objects that require headroom and directional spacing.

AKA Cars and people do not normally look "good" when smack dab in the middle of the frame. Getsinwhatisezzin?

isezzwhatursayn

Just seemed like people were throwing stuff out there. But the biggest thing i've learned shooting a wedding, grow a pair of balls and take charge, your pics come out better and the client will be happier in the end result.

But after looking at these pics :facepalm: no tities were shown

[23views.com]

well this turned into a IMS thread pretty quick!
but whatever, im getting into bigger and better things than you haters will ever dream of.

Those are big words Wold. Can you really back that statement up? Several members of this forum also know how to operate a camera. Moving a few states away doesn't suddenly make you a photography Jedi.

I get your point, and I will say that I really like a few of these shots. I've been lurking on your blog for a while, and I can appreciate your style for sure. I'm a fan of your alienbees setup too. Some nice lighting equipment you have there!

Be careful about being too sensitive to criticism about your photography. Most criticism can be helpful if you have an open mind to what is being said. Your work has a lot of promise, but everything can be improved upon too. The Internet is not a great medium for expressing your photos if you have thin skin. Try publishing a book instead. Books don't talk back or leave comments like people on an open forum will.

By the way I think this is a GREAT photo. Props. I like some of your other photos too. I didn't get to see your private linked calendar shots but I hope you got some that you are proud of.

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Spazz is right about a few things. When the camera is in your hand YOU are in charge. I understand you didn't have control over the shots you posted here. It seems that most of these shots are just snapshots that you doctored up in post-production anyway. Just because there were paid models in the photos doesn't make it a controlled shoot. But when you ARE being paid to do a shoot, do like Spazz suggests and take charge. Don't let some girl with nice boobs distract you and make you forget everything you ever learned about photography and lighting.

Rule of thirds. . . blah blah blah. Rules were made to be broken, but only when artistically broken.

I will admit that you are a better photographer than me, and certainly more skilled with a camera than I was at your age. I don't make my living taking pictures, but I have made a lot of money doing it. Here is some advice: If you want to be a professional photographer then act like a professional photographer at all times. A professional is humble when praised, and receptive when criticized.

Good luck to you Chris. I look forward to seeing more of your work on your blog, and hopefully on this site too.

[e2blade]

ok i get what your saying from the very first page.
i took the blog pics, but I DID NOT SET UP THE CALENDAR PICTURES.

so can we PLEASE get off this rule of thirds bull shit, ive had this talk with my teacher long enough back in idaho.

and i said that comment cause daves always trying take my load in his mouth or something

i took that picture of the skyline on my own free will also. but the calendar was not my set up, jesus. ive had pictures that PROVE it also.
HERES THE PROOF, http://www.azht.net/forum/showthread.php?t=113033
im guessing you can find the guy directing this shit

and my name is charles :)

[spastik]

srsly. he is giving you pointers. every shot doesnt have to look the same as the others, off center, different angles ect..

What difference is it between getting your photos done at JC Penny where they can only do one angle and they all come out looking the same, or being creative with it where you are showing everyday things at different angles/situations/backdrops/perspectives.

[Pure Street]

as bad as this sounds, I feel like some of this is my fault. I had to leave the shoot to go replace some malfunctioning strobes and apparently Sean (the organizer of the calendar) started directing what was going on and was even positioning the shots. If I had been there the entire time, then lots of those shots would've been shot through Charles perspective and not set up by the Calendar Coordinator (which btw, has no photographic bones in his body).

At the end of the day though, the customer is satisfied and even if we don't like the pics, if the customer does, then that's all that really matters to me.

Charles, take everything in this thread with a grain of salt. We'll re-book a few of these girls and redeem ourselves.

On a side note. AZ International Auto Show here we come!

[spastik]

as bad as this sounds, I feel like some of this is my fault. I had to leave the shoot to go replace some malfunctioning strobes and apparently Sean (the organizer of the calendar) started directing what was going on and was even positioning the shots. If I had been there the entire time, then lots of those shots would've been shot through Charles perspective and not set up by the Calendar Coordinator (which btw, has no photographic bones in his body).

At the end of the day though, the customer is satisfied and even if we don't like the pics, if the customer does, then that's all that really matters to me.

Charles, take everything in this thread with a grain of salt. We'll re-book a few of these girls and redeem ourselves.

On a side note. AZ International Auto Show here we come!

If thats true then I totally agree. I have to design stuff at work, and I might think it looks like shit, but thats what they tell me to do and I have to do it.

If I wasnt happy with how the pictures turned out, then I wouldnt go around showing it off like I was.

[e2blade]

thought id share like i always do.

[spastik]

Just saying, if you show every single photo you have ever taken, what is separating it between the ones that you really like?

For example: I have made many practice DJ mixes, but Im not going to post them unless im SUPER happy with how they sound.

Another Example: I have LOADS of songs that im working on right now, but not all of them will be finished, and not all of those will be on my next cd.

[Excessfc]

Just for clarification, were you speaking to E2blade knowing that he was a dude named Charles who moved to Phoenix, or were you of the impression E2Blade was Chris Wold?

I liked your comments, I just wanted the correct person to receive the correct feedback.


Those are big words Wold. Can you really back that statement up? Several members of this forum also know how to operate a camera. Moving a few states away doesn't suddenly make you a photography Jedi.

I get your point, and I will say that I really like a few of these shots. I've been lurking on your blog for a while, and I can appreciate your style for sure. I'm a fan of your alienbees setup too. Some nice lighting equipment you have there!

Be careful about being too sensitive to criticism about your photography. Most criticism can be helpful if you have an open mind to what is being said. Your work has a lot of promise, but everything can be improved upon too. The Internet is not a great medium for expressing your photos if you have thin skin. Try publishing a book instead. Books don't talk back or leave comments like people on an open forum will.

By the way I think this is a GREAT photo. Props. I like some of your other photos too. I didn't get to see your private linked calendar shots but I hope you got some that you are proud of.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2732/4124258816_6dac2d0418.jpg

Spazz is right about a few things. When the camera is in your hand YOU are in charge. I understand you didn't have control over the shots you posted here. It seems that most of these shots are just snapshots that you doctored up in post-production anyway. Just because there were paid models in the photos doesn't make it a controlled shoot. But when you ARE being paid to do a shoot, do like Spazz suggests and take charge. Don't let some girl with nice boobs distract you and make you forget everything you ever learned about photography and lighting.

Rule of thirds. . . blah blah blah. Rules were made to be broken, but only when artistically broken.

I will admit that you are a better photographer than me, and certainly more skilled with a camera than I was at your age. I don't make my living taking pictures, but I have made a lot of money doing it. Here is some advice: If you want to be a professional photographer then act like a professional photographer at all times. A professional is humble when praised, and receptive when criticized.

Good luck to you Chris. I look forward to seeing more of your work on your blog, and hopefully on this site too.

[InSepsis]

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I like this photo, but (I know I am being anal) I would like to see more attention put to the car and less to the buildings. At the end the goal of the photo is to highlight the car, but I am distracted and keep looking at the building no matter how hard I try to see the car.

[polishpat]

Just for clarification, were you speaking to E2blade knowing that he was a dude named Charles who moved to Phoenix, or were you of the impression E2Blade was Chris Wold?

I liked your comments, I just wanted the correct person to receive the correct feedback.

Edit: Nevermind. Confused myself as to 23views being VWgurl for a second there hahaha

But yeah. What Dave said below me. :)

[DubstepDave]

23views is James... definitely not a "she"

And I think James was a little confused as to who was who.

[23views.com]

23views is James... definitely not a "she"

And I think James was a little confused as to who was who.

Yep, I'm a dumbass. My appologies to e2blade and to Mr. Wold. I'm an idiot. . . but I do mean what I said regardless of the fact that I misdirected my comments.

Oh, and 23views.com = James. I just act like a girl.

[gomarlins3]

Those are nice. Good job.

[e2blade]

Those are nice. Good job.

thanks appreciate it :up:

[Pure Street]

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[e2blade]

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[spastik]

^^^

when i saw:
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[spazz]

these shots look a ton better the the first ones. nice jorb:wiggle:

[e2blade]

because my "supervisor" is in vegas lol

[Squarl]

god that little black haired girl is damn cute. And cool HDR stuff lol.