Marie in the Studio

[Frank Doorhof]

Model Marie, shot during one of my basic workshops.

By the way there are still a few slots open for 27-28 October for the workshops I will be teaching there, see www.frankdoorhof.com/usworkshops.


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MvrGr.
Frank

[Eric Hiss]

Hi Frank,
I do like these dark and moody blue images with the third one being the one I personally like best. Did you shoot these with the Mamiya Z or did I read somewhere you got a new camera? btw- on my screen here at home the eyes look pretty dark, perhaps all black in some images. Could be just my screen (its calibrated) but I wonder if the images might be improved if one could see a bit more of the eyes?
Regards,
Eric

[Asher Kelman]

Funny, Eric,

I was thinking the eyes might be made less bright by slightly brightening the models right cheek in images 2, 3 and 4! In these pictures, the luminance will most likely have to be adjusted for printing anyway, depending on so many factors. It's hard to judge such dark images without the actual ambient light settings of the photographer.

Frank,

I'm delighted and surprised! These pictures show this very wholesome and healthy looking female as intriguing, even beguilng. She seems comfortable and here, life is simple and uncomplicated. "Here I am, young, beautiful, no issues, no baggage, just me and perhaps 2 yards of blue fabric at the most! The polka dots? They're like my life, clean and white, as fresh as rain drops!" This is done by your clean simple uncomplicated posing, wardrobe and lighting.

However, it is of course not that simple. I remember after World War II, there was a Romanian riddle, "How do you make a Romanian omelette?" These are the steps: 1. Steal and egg!

Nobody had steps 2 or 3, it was just step # 1 that was so difficult! Here, the exceptional model is that hard to find egg. not that we all can cook, but without it, we have no omelette! I like your choice and you cook a wholesome dish!

Asher

[Frank Doorhof]

Thank you so very much.

The eyes are darker than I normally do indeed, but it was intentional :D

I shot these with the Mamiya 645AFD/II and an Aptus 22 Leaf digital back.
That is my setup I will be using for the future, the ZD back was returned due to some problems I had with tethered shooting and ISO400.

[Eric Hiss]

Eyes and hands are the first thing a human looks at when viewing another human - most of it is subconscious. So yes I think its important to see the eyes even if the rest of the image is dark. Of course we all look at other parts of the person too, but I won't get crass. ;-)

How are you liking the new setup especially the Aptus over all? Do you use their capture shop? Sure looks like it is holding detail and color in the darker portions of the image.

[janet Smith]

Hello Frank

Beautiful work - I particularly like 1 & 2, just goes to show that clothing does not have to be removed to be alluring. The lighting is beautiful, I wish I could attend your workshop, but sadly I can't!

[Frank Doorhof]

Hi,
The aptus is a wonderful back.
Great DR and wonderful colors and indeed the shadow detail is stunning.

[Bart_van_der_Wolf]

Originally Posted by Frank Doorhof

..., the ZD back was returned due to some problems I had with tethered shooting and ISO400.

Hi Frank,

Could you elaborate a bit about the issues?

Bart

[Frank Doorhof]

Hi,
When you surf to my blog on www.doorhof.nl/blog and look under reviews it's all explained, it's a bit of a long story :D

[kombizz kashani]

All are nice, but I guess the 1st one is better than the rest.