Shooting "Tight" Photo Essay
Going into this photo essay my expectations were a little bit different than shooting "wide". I knew that it was going to be challenging, and more difficult. After the first assignment I knew that I needed to make a storyboard, and know the exact images I wanted. This was especially true because of the focal length I would be using. I used my Canon 5D Mark III 70-200mm lens. Several times while shooting I was tempted to zoom out. Instead of zooming out, I would have to move back. Although, I went into this assignment knowing the challenges I faced, my perception was a lot different. Not only were my perceptions of shooting "tight" not what I expected. It was difficult being so far back from them, and trying to explain what I wanted them to do. One thing that I really love is the close-up detail shots, and the depth-of-field that it creates by shooting "tight".
For my shooting "tight" photo essay I asked these two little superheroes if I could take photographs of them while they saved the day. They were so excited to do this for me, and I had a great time taking them. When I was going through the images I had taken, I couldn't help but add my own dialogue to them. For the most part, they are not posed. I told them they were superheroes, and just let them have fun while I followed them around and photographed them.
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I love the last tight shot, the comic books bring this shoot and the fun energy to another level.
ReplyDeleteI love the last tight shot, the comic books bring this shoot and the fun energy to another level.
ReplyDeleteSome good insight on taking tight shots, thank you. I am going to give it my best "shot" tomorrow and see if I can capture such awesome facial expressions like you. Its a little unfair you have a modeling crew on staff. Fantastic job.
ReplyDeleteSome good insight on taking tight shots, thank you. I am going to give it my best "shot" tomorrow and see if I can capture such awesome facial expressions like you. Its a little unfair you have a modeling crew on staff. Fantastic job.
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