Just found this awesome article on Joel Grimes' set up, TIPS: Joel Grimes Lighting Setup for his edgy & gritty look using speedlights and studio lights. That's something I'll be trying out over summer!
Christina
Tuesday, 25 June 2013
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I have a new Instagram, completely dedicated to Christina Photography and Film CLICK HERE to check it out now!
At the moment the content is mostly behind the scenes snaps, including ones from in the studio and some on location stuff from the horror trailer Play With Me, plus some sneak peaks at filming locations. I shall keep uploading content until its completely up to date, so press the follow button and subscribe!
With love,
Christina
With love,
Christina
Sunday, 23 June 2013
Flash back to 2011 for commercial portraits!
Here's two from May 2011. It was an overcast day and we were shooting at a high viewing point over the Cheshire Plaine's (think super windy). I was lucky enough to have a white BMW classic soft top convertible for the day. The concept centred around Chanel No.5 perfume and the lifestyle associated with scent that was made incredibly popular by the late Marilyn Monroe. The model (and my beautiful best friend) Ruby, was loosely styled after Monroe, she wore a black and cream lace dress with Monroe's iconic red lipstick.
As always, I used my trusty Nikon D90 body. Above, I used a shutter speed of 1/60 with a 4.5 aperture and a focal length of 35mm. My ISO was set at 400. Below I used all the same but had a focal length of 28mm.
Post production: I added various softening filter layers and duo-tone filters. I also altered the tones using levels and curves in Photoshop (which I do on a new layer, always). Little retouching was needed because the model was great on the day! Always a professional, thanks again Ruby, have fun in Paris this summer!
Christina
As always, I used my trusty Nikon D90 body. Above, I used a shutter speed of 1/60 with a 4.5 aperture and a focal length of 35mm. My ISO was set at 400. Below I used all the same but had a focal length of 28mm.
Post production: I added various softening filter layers and duo-tone filters. I also altered the tones using levels and curves in Photoshop (which I do on a new layer, always). Little retouching was needed because the model was great on the day! Always a professional, thanks again Ruby, have fun in Paris this summer!
Christina
Saturday, 22 June 2013
Alice in Underland - The Results
Hey Folks, so you've seen what went on behind the camera on our Alice in Underland shoot, time to see what was achieved! Here are my two favourite images from the day.
On the day we used only natural lighting but as it was pretty dull and the white sided reflectors didn't seem to be helping much we switched to the silver side. I had two assistants helping out (one of whom was my Mum, bless) who were holding the equipment. Again, in post I only tweaked the levels and curves and added in some highlights. However, If I remember correctly (this was 2011!) I think I enhanced her eyes using dodging and burning and possibly altered the saturation slightly.
Those cakes are making me hungry, so until the next time,
Christina
In this series of images, my goal was to tell the story of Alice and her adventures in Underland. Alice is always eating various cakes that say 'Eat Me' and potions that say 'Drink Me', these unusual concoctions change her size. Above we see Alice about to eat one of these cakes as the Mad Hatter tries to stop her. To gain the 3D effect I used shallow depth of field and ensured the focus was solely on Alice. In post, I altered levels and curves and did some dodging and burning (all in Photoshop CS3).
On the day we used only natural lighting but as it was pretty dull and the white sided reflectors didn't seem to be helping much we switched to the silver side. I had two assistants helping out (one of whom was my Mum, bless) who were holding the equipment. Again, in post I only tweaked the levels and curves and added in some highlights. However, If I remember correctly (this was 2011!) I think I enhanced her eyes using dodging and burning and possibly altered the saturation slightly.
Those cakes are making me hungry, so until the next time,
Christina
Friday, 21 June 2013
Alice in Underland
Recently I have been looking over a lot of old work, (It's been part of
updating everything ready to go on the new Christina Photography and Film
site). This being said, I have decided it is time to revisit some of my much
loved photo shoots. Starting with some behind the scenes images from my Alice
in Underland series back in 2011.
Although the weather was pretty dismal, my beautiful models and team braved the cold and made it a wonderful day. A big thanks to everyone involved!
Christina
Although the weather was pretty dismal, my beautiful models and team braved the cold and made it a wonderful day. A big thanks to everyone involved!
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| Meet Lauren, who played the Red Queen |
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| Its hair and make-up time for our Mad Hatter |
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| Thanks to Tracey who assisted on the shoot! |
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| What's a shoot without a few last minute adjustments? |
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| Meet Leigh, who played Alice |
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| Looks like someone's a tad camera shy |
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| Lost your head? |
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| A big thanks to my Mum, Laraine, who helped bring the set to life |
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| It was so dull on the day that we had to use the silver reflectors. |
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| Blame it on the character but our model was as mad as a hatter! |
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| And that's a wrap! |
Christina
Thursday, 20 June 2013
New website, New blog
Since I have created the new site for Christina Photography and Film, I thought it was only fitting that I also create a new blog. My intentions are to keep it updated with information about upcoming projects, new and exciting image sets, some behind the scenes stills and videos from photo shoots and possibly even some tutorials!
As I mentioned, Christina Photography and Film has a brand new website:
www.christinaphotographyandfilm.com
Check it out!
Also, don't forget to visit my Flickr page at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/christinaphotographyandfilm/
Christina
As I mentioned, Christina Photography and Film has a brand new website:
www.christinaphotographyandfilm.com
Check it out!
Also, don't forget to visit my Flickr page at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/christinaphotographyandfilm/
Christina
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