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  • Bluffton, IN
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Ben jones replied to SQUONK's discussion 'Replacing standard flash units with strobes - need advice' in the group Portraiture
You don't really need a "green" screen, any solid color background will work properly as you can see in my image below. This is my white background with no background light on it. The best way I have found for cutting out the subject…
Nov 5, 2009
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Ben jones replied to Daniel Chinchay's discussion 'Candid or Posed?' in the group Portraiture
Gary, I agree. I shoot candids at weddings where I seem to have the knack of catching guys picking their noses, or scratching their crotches, and the gals are pulling at their bra straps or stuffing their mouths with too large pieces of wedding…
Oct 1, 2009
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Ben jones replied to Kevin B. Winebold's discussion 'Studio Equipment...Please Help' in the group Portraiture
Agreed with the Paul Buff stuff. Umbrellas are quick and easy to set up/tear down, and muslins take up virtually no room whem compared to seamless paper. I NEVER stuff muslins into a bag like you will hear others proclaim so often. If you fold them…
Jul 9, 2009
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Ustina replied to Ben jones's discussion 'A Couple B&W Studio Portraits' in the group Portraiture
Great works! 1st has a bit disturbing background, I think less DOF would correct it. the portrait itself is great. Lighting is superb! maybe I would make it a bit harder to accentuate that he's a man already, but he is still a teenager, so…
Jun 25, 2009
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Ben jones replied to Chris Canute's discussion 'Lenses for portraiture' in the group Portraiture
If you are not planning on making enlargements above an 8 x 10 or so (or if you shoot only for the 'net) up the ISO to 800 or more. That will allow you to use smaller apertures OR use faster shutter speeds hand held. I would opt for faster…
Jun 9, 2009
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Ben jones replied to Ben jones's discussion 'A Couple B&W Studio Portraits' in the group Portraiture
John, The old saying "practice makes perfect" is only partially right. If you practice and practice and don't get someone more qualified than yourself to point out the mistakes you are making, you will simply continue to make the…
May 29, 2009
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John Saunders replied to Ben jones's discussion 'A Couple B&W Studio Portraits' in the group Portraiture
Thanks Ben, I see what you mean! I should really buy a light meter to resolve the situation as 'guessing' and trial and error mean more work in lightroom later. The three shots you sent are really good and the level I am aiming to achieve;…
May 28, 2009
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A Couple B&W Studio Portraits

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A couple of head shots.B&W images should have detail in the blacks and clean whites with rich gray tones. It takes a properly exposed color digital file to make a good B&W. Underexposure or overexposure is somewhat easier to "fix" in a B&W but that is not an excuse for not getting it right from the git go.BenjiSee More
Ben jones added a discussion to the group Portraiture May 28, 2009
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Ben jones replied to John Saunders's discussion 'Black and white studio portraits for critique' in the group Portraiture
You needed a reflector to bounce some much needed light back into those black shadows, and a hair light should be your next purchase to keep his dark hair from blending in with the dark background. A good B&W will have rich blacks that show…
May 28, 2009
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Ben jones replied to Ben jones's discussion 'Another Class of '10 Senior Gal' in the group Portraiture
Lew, I lit this by using the bounced light from the background as a kicker light then the main light was positioned so it continued the wrap around light. The fill was at camera left. Ben
May 1, 2009
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Lew Allen replied to Ben jones's discussion 'Another Class of '10 Senior Gal' in the group Portraiture
Very nice. I also like the first picture. How did you light your subject? Thanks
May 1, 2009
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Pamela Saville replied to Ben jones's discussion 'Another Class of '10 Senior Gal' in the group Portraiture
Great photos Ben, I really love the first one. I bet the subject is delighted with them.
Apr 30, 2009
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Another Class of '10 Senior Gal

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Ben jones added a discussion to the group Portraiture Apr 30, 2009
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Ben jones replied to Kristen Hrdlicka's discussion 'Outdoor photography in the rain'
You can't shoot while it is raining because the rain drops soften the image up. The further you are from the subject the worse it will be also. I tried it once and it was really soft and hazy. Ben
Apr 18, 2009
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Larry Wilder replied to Ben jones's discussion 'Senior Girl-Class of '10' in the group Portraiture
Well done, Ben!
Apr 18, 2009
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Digital Storm replied to Ben jones's discussion 'Senior Girl-Class of '10' in the group Portraiture
Nice lighting. The second one looks a little soft to me, especially the eyes.
Apr 16, 2009

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About Me and My Photography Experience:
Professional photographer and owner of Sonshine Studios which I founded in 1982
My Photography Equipment:
Canon-Photogenic-Bowens
Website:
http://www.sonshinestudios.com
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Ben Jones

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At 10:29am on April 16, 2009, Earl E. GibsonEarl E. Gibson said…
Hello Ben and Welcome to PictureSocial. Hope you find it an enjoyable place that you can learn and maybe teach others. We do have a Canon & an Indiana User Group. If you are interested, you can find it under the "Groups" tab at the top of the page. Hope to see you there.
 
 
 

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S. Lloyd Winn replied to S. Lloyd Winn's discussion 'Digital Cameras' in the group Southern Photographers
Thank you guys for the input, this is what I'm wanting to hear. 
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thank you Don, the building was vacant and I was doing a before and after shoot with the designer, when he was looking out the window I managed to get this shot, and then added my own twist on it.
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