backstage portraits 1

[wendellt]

some of my on the fly model portraiture at this seasons fashion week
all flash work done with a sb800 on a sc28 cord ttl mode, and 28-70 f2.8 lens

remember backstage work is quick it's not studio work, i had 20 minutes to shoot then had to go off to shoot the runway. I am happy with the off camera shoe flash lighting and the feel of the images.

this one is composed off centre intentionally


tiah eckhardt smiles behind a paper cover pic is herself on the runway


i try to tell a story when i setup shots


kick ass lighting and mood achieved with 1 sb800


some more can be found HERE http://www.zeduce.org/images/fashion/mafw06syd/backstage1.htm

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[PiroStitch]

Awesome stuff Wendell as always. Love the colours and tones you've created with the SB800.

[Alpha_7]

I like these a lot better then the other series, I can feel the story telling behind them.

#1 Deep wide eyes, lovely but perhaps the WB is off ? to me the colouring seems wrong ?

#2 Nice setup, love the cheeky smile, minor issues with cutting of the chin and the feeling of looking down on tiah, but other then that sweet

#3 In away probably my favourite, interesting lighting and the one eye opened doll and then the eye in her hair make this a powerful shot

#4 Interesting but, maybe coz he's a bloke or maybe it's a little too staged ? it just isn't as strong for me.

Nice work Wendell! Checking out your gallery now!

[Alpha_7]

Wow, some great shots in the gallery I really like these ones.

http://www.zeduce.org/images/fashion/mafw06syd/backstage5.jpg
http://www.zeduce.org/images/fashion/mafw06syd/backstage6.jpg
http://www.zeduce.org/images/fashion/mafw06syd/backstage14.jpg

[byrt_001]

hi wendell

thanks for sharing your work, all of them look amazing but i think stand out are these shots:

http://www.zeduce.org/images/fashion/ma ... stage8.jpg

http://www.zeduce.org/images/fashion/ma ... stage9.jpg

and i have to agreee with alpha_7 on the last one

http://www.zeduce.org/images/fashion/ma ... tage14.jpg

thanks againg

christian

[Alex]

Great stuff as alway, Wendell!

Alex

[gstark]

Wendell,

These are far better than the first four you posted. All have appeal, and are great eye-candy. Well done.

[wendellt]

cool thanks guys

backstage is more fulfilling in terms of getting more creative
on hte runway i am forced to shoot a certain way the way the mags want full length sharp just the standard look. for some of the smaller shows i experimented with panning and slower shutter speed effects from the side
but most of the time i had to take the boring shot

stay tuned with that previous link many many more backstage action to come

[stubbsy]

Wendell

Cracker shots. #2 is fantastic compositionally even without the story explained. #3 is wonderfully whimsical with the one eyed doll and the eye in the hair. I find these much stronger images than your runway shots since they show more of the character of the models. Keep em coming.

Of your other images - I can't belive how un lifelike this model looks in both her images - she looks like a plastic doll.

[Slider]

Wendell, you've done it again. These are great with the second being my pick.

[Manta]

Wendell - these are great! As adamant as I was in my other post about the catwalk stuff, these are really appealing. As has been said here already, you've captured the true characters without all the facade.

I like!

[wendellt]

Wendell - these are great! As adamant as I was in my other post about the catwalk stuff, these are really appealing. As has been said here already, you've captured the true characters without all the facade.

I like!

thankyou everyone

that's my aim to de-mystify the fashion industry without all the bad elements presented in the media the industry is very professional the models have personality and the creative aspect of fashion is a pleasure to photograph i don't have to mention the aesthetical qualities.

anyway some runway is really beautiful depends on the presentation format

[daniel_r]

Wendell, these are captured and processed in your normal style - well done.

I like the photojournalism aspect you've brought to the image in #2.

[LostDingo]

Good lighting effect, has more natural tones.

Were you hand holding the flash via cord or on a bracket?

[wendellt]

Good lighting effect, has more natural tones.

Were you hand holding the flash via cord or on a bracket?

handholding 1 flash unit in left hand D2x in right hand

11 0' clock lighting as usual

[LostDingo]

Good lighting effect, has more natural tones.

Were you hand holding the flash via cord or on a bracket?

handholding 1 flash unit in left hand D2x in right hand

11 0' clock lighting as usual

well it worked well being off balance, good work!

[marcotrov]

Terrific portraits Wendell. I particularly like #2 for its quirky and very effective composition and #4 for its perfect exposure and lighting
cheers
marco

[mudder]

You're really showing your flair and talent for this sort of stuff mate, terrific lighting and subject setup...

[Steffen]

Were you hand holding the flash via cord or on a bracket?

handholding 1 flash unit in left hand D2x in right hand 11 0' clock lighting as usual

I was wondering about the same thing. How do you operate the zoom? More importantly, how long can you hold the D2X plus a heavy lens in one hand?? If you're not careful you end up with arms like Popeye

Cheers
Steffen.

[wendellt]

Were you hand holding the flash via cord or on a bracket?

handholding 1 flash unit in left hand D2x in right hand 11 0' clock lighting as usual

I was wondering about the same thing. How do you operate the zoom? More importantly, how long can you hold the D2X plus a heavy lens in one hand?? If you're not careful you end up with arms like Popeye

Cheers
Steffen.

you can easily hold a d2x in one hand if you hold it right i balance the thing sideways grip facing downwards most of the weight is counterbalanced if you hold it like that

if you hold the d2x landscape which i normally don't for the work i do that strains your hand

I put down the flash first then figure out the focal length and focus points, then take the pic

it's an annoying process but i handle it, i think i'm going to make myself a makeshift belt that i can lodge the flash on so i change settigns on the camera without having to place the flash on the ground

[Alpha_7]

Wendell - What about a lens bag (SB-800 Side to clip on your belt, that way you can rest (safely) at your side while you get the focal length and focus right ?