Generally I prefer to get my photos on location, but sometimes timing, weather, and circumstances add up to equal taking the photos inside. Fortunately I have the studio setup now that allows me to accomplish the photo taking without relying on nature at all—plus I love having absolute control over my light.
This time the Osborn family needed their family photos done and we decided it was a perfect time to get in the studio and get some use out of it since the weather has been on the cold/rainy side. First I set up the lights against the 9′ wide white seamless paper background and had Reagan stand in to test things (the last photo is a couple of these test shots). Once they were good, the Osborns showed up and we got to shooting. They were lots of fun and everybody did great in front of the camera. They all have such great personalities which makes my job easier since I don’t really have to do anything but catch it—you know, like karate kicks and stuff.
Finally I got a couple of photos with my daughter Gwyn hamming it up with her friend—which didn’t look like it was going to happen since Gwyn was being a bit of a brat. Of course she saw how much fun everybody was having and decided it was ok to be a part of it.
Even within the confines of a small studio I think we got some great portraits and I can’t wait to use it again.
came here via Olympus group in flickr, there’s some lovely pics here – my favourite is the second row. Do you have a spare room for all your gear ? I’m trying to get a bit of stuff together for a home studio, but its all got to be packable at the end of the day .. not easy.
All the best
McHaddock
I absolutely love this set. The karate kick and very last jumping one are fantastic. Great work!
Wow Matt!! This is incredible!I just can’t gt over the crispness of these shots! And those kids are adorable!
I think you did a wonderful job capturing a family who is having fun.
Bravo.
These are such an amazing set. I absolutely love the one of the two girls where it looks like they’re busting a move. Such a great capture and such a sweet family.
@Stephen: I have a basement studio. Sometimes I’ll leave it out for a few days but it all packs up so I can go on location or turn the studio in to a movie room—with the 9′ seamless making a 9′ wide movie screen.
@Leo Thanks. I agree, the karate kick is great. I plan on making it a regular pose.
@Jamie The 14-54mm sitting at f/8 is ridiculously sharp. And I have my sharpening workflow down pretty nicely. Also, if I miss focus, I toss the photo. Fortunately the 4/3 system with a wide lens sitting at f/8 has a huge DoF.
@Milena: They were actually jumping around, but you’re right, looks like they were getting down.
Excellent set of images. Great work.
-Eric (gtown eric)