Prof's Glamour SP Pix
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i dunno, most of his shots are indoor and look decent, nothing fabulous, for someone that's been shooting since 12 (no idea how old he is, assuming over 30?).
like stymie said, I'm thinking dirty man here, getting chicks naked indoors with a camera and some strobes.
Tons better toronto photographers if you're looking for good guys or gals to shoot.
like stymie said, I'm thinking dirty man here, getting chicks naked indoors with a camera and some strobes.
Tons better toronto photographers if you're looking for good guys or gals to shoot.
I've met him in person a couple of times. Very nice man with possible dirty habits 
but genuine intentions. I was present during a photoshoot and he was very cordial. He's way past 30 too. LOL
but genuine intentions. I was present during a photoshoot and he was very cordial. He's way past 30 too. LOLThe Professor
In my experience, the Prof has always been respectful when working and speaking with me. His work has improved over the years. He's a good photographer and a decent person...and afterall, aren't we ALL a little perverted?!
In my experience, the Prof has always been respectful when working and speaking with me. His work has improved over the years. He's a good photographer and a decent person...and afterall, aren't we ALL a little perverted?!
Vanessa Valentine said:In my experience, the Prof has always been respectful when working and speaking with me. His work has improved over the years. He's a good photographer and a decent person...and afterall, aren't we ALL a little perverted?!
Thank you Vanessa, Annalee+ others. I love you all..but there is no need to defend me. I know Stymie and this "dirty old man" stuff is a bit of a joke between us. I have called him that too on some other boards....But I am touched by all the comments...
BTW: Isn't "dirty old man" the best credential a TERBite can get? (Although I suppose "dirty young man would be better..LOL )
I like the lighting of the pics..but I question the poses for the ladies.
For instance there is a really great shot of a womans legs....but her legs are really too big to feature that way. I would have turned her a bit more to lessen the thigh shot.
The shooter in me comes out when I see these pics...technically they're great shots, but I don't think they enhance the model the right way.
While posing is good...I don't see personality in these shots. These are pre ordained poses...that don't refelect the womans personality. There's no fun in these shots...why not? The women are in the "fun" industry....so why not show them smiling.having fun? it's not all about sex..give me that sultry look...a great smile goes farther than a pouty look.
Like I said...technically the shots are great but they lack sensuality and texture.
I also don't see a "moment" in the ladies eyes...
Don't get me wrong..I like this guys work a lot. But I do not see a model thats unconfortable with the shoot. They're all out of their element. There needs to be more interaction between the shooter or the make up/dresser. Thats so important. The makeup and dresser creates the mood with the model prior to being in front if the camera. Thats what I see as missing in these shots.
I'm also asssuming he's using a less than expert lighting system. Low level wattage strobes. I've seen some great work on low wattage strobes...but for beauty work you really need the packs at 2400 watts to get what you want. Some of these models cry out for High key lighting..but it's not there.
The shooter has excellent ideas...but needs to work on the lighting..and the lighting for the subjects. Forget what they want and give them what they really need!
Otherwise...some really great shots.
M2
For instance there is a really great shot of a womans legs....but her legs are really too big to feature that way. I would have turned her a bit more to lessen the thigh shot.
The shooter in me comes out when I see these pics...technically they're great shots, but I don't think they enhance the model the right way.
While posing is good...I don't see personality in these shots. These are pre ordained poses...that don't refelect the womans personality. There's no fun in these shots...why not? The women are in the "fun" industry....so why not show them smiling.having fun? it's not all about sex..give me that sultry look...a great smile goes farther than a pouty look.
Like I said...technically the shots are great but they lack sensuality and texture.
I also don't see a "moment" in the ladies eyes...
Don't get me wrong..I like this guys work a lot. But I do not see a model thats unconfortable with the shoot. They're all out of their element. There needs to be more interaction between the shooter or the make up/dresser. Thats so important. The makeup and dresser creates the mood with the model prior to being in front if the camera. Thats what I see as missing in these shots.
I'm also asssuming he's using a less than expert lighting system. Low level wattage strobes. I've seen some great work on low wattage strobes...but for beauty work you really need the packs at 2400 watts to get what you want. Some of these models cry out for High key lighting..but it's not there.
The shooter has excellent ideas...but needs to work on the lighting..and the lighting for the subjects. Forget what they want and give them what they really need!
Otherwise...some really great shots.
M2
lighting and poses
Mark II
Could you post a couple of your shots that illustrate good lighting and poses.
I am always trying to learn.
Cheers
QB7
Mark II
Could you post a couple of your shots that illustrate good lighting and poses.
I am always trying to learn.
Cheers
QB7
MarkII said:
Umm..you like, but you don't like? hehe
A friend of mine, using simple 500watt flood lamps with coloured gels took some great studio shots 2 weeks ago (i was there) turned out great.
But I agree, nothing like a strong strobe with a softbox.
Just wanted to say, that 500watt flood lights make a good light source, if you know how to use them properly.
Cobster said:guess you flipped some donations to her...since you're calling her great
haha
Ha! I missed you too...you ARE formerly known as "cutecob", right?!
And a big, juicy, delicious HELLO to everyone!
Thanks AT!
Thank you Alexa. You hit it right on. My aim is to show what the lady is like without showing the face or having to fuzz out the face.
I think what bothers some of the critical posters is the fact that you cannot see the ladies' faces and especially the eyes. That is a serious handicap in a photograph if you want to show personality. I try to overcome that.
I like to use a location setting. Sometimes that is a challenge, too, and I resort to blurring the background.
I admire the work of the late Helmut Newton who first took fashion out of the studio in the 1930s.
I would be happy to see you in Toronto, AT.
And thanks again to Vanessa Valentine, Annalee and others for the nice comments.
Damondean (a.k.a. The Prof)
Thank you Alexa. You hit it right on. My aim is to show what the lady is like without showing the face or having to fuzz out the face.
I think what bothers some of the critical posters is the fact that you cannot see the ladies' faces and especially the eyes. That is a serious handicap in a photograph if you want to show personality. I try to overcome that.
I like to use a location setting. Sometimes that is a challenge, too, and I resort to blurring the background.
I admire the work of the late Helmut Newton who first took fashion out of the studio in the 1930s.
I would be happy to see you in Toronto, AT.
And thanks again to Vanessa Valentine, Annalee and others for the nice comments.
Damondean (a.k.a. The Prof)
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