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William R Eastman III
{K:2141} 6/21/2002
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Hey, guys (I'm not including the girls). I put up three good art photos last night. And then this photo about two hours ago. The only comments I've had on this is that it is not up to my standards--which is true--why has this had twice as many hits as the others in two hours. We are here to learn about art--right?
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Bryce Hughes
{K:2957} 6/21/2002
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i love double posts, hehe (nervous laugh)
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Bryce Hughes
{K:2957} 6/21/2002
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hey willy,
i can't seem to find that free listing thing Re Fall2
can you help me out at all? mud_dot@yahoo.com
Thanks
Take it easy
Bryce
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Bryce Hughes
{K:2957} 6/21/2002
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hey william,
can't find that free listing thing on your site RE Fall2
can you please email me @ mud_dot@yahoo.com if you like
Thanks
Take it easy
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William R Eastman III
{K:2141} 6/21/2002
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Danny, Dog gone you for being so honest. If I can find the files I'm looking for, I might surprise you. But I agree, this looks like 'what's his names' work. Kidding. Thanks.
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William R Eastman III
{K:2141} 6/21/2002
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Matt. I do the majority of my individual portraits with a NIkon #1 filter. When it is scanned it looks softer than in the hard print form. As a 20x24 in NPC or Reala it is sharp as a tack and very flattering. I do touch up on every one who comes into the studio. Avon sticks and powder. The result is higher quality proofs, and a more flattering image--especially for teenagers. The fact is, I have to retouch less than 5% of my images. That saves a lot of money and time. Of course, when I shoot families or more than an intimate portrait of two, I drop the filter out because it is too soft. I've had other pros come in because they know I shoot 35 and look at the work on the wall and say 'I know you shoot 35, but of course this is medium format'. The Kodak films just can't pull this off (not since Ektar which everyone said was not professional, etc) I have a 20x24 on Ektar that is so crisp (with the #1 filter) it could compete in any national competition. The problem is...A. finding the file...and b. scanning and uploading it--somebody moved my cheese and I've got to learn some new skills--you guys are helping. By the way, these are my trade secrets so don't pass them around.
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Matt Oulman
{K:1052} 6/21/2002
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Bill -
I appreciate your skill as a portraitist, and your shots show command of studio lighting gear.
BUT.... all of your portraits seems very soft to me, almost to the point of being out-of-focus. You indicate settings on most, as f/8 or f/11 - which indicates they should be sharper.
Are you shooting through something, or using some softfocus technique?
This is not a criticism, just trying to evaluate what i read to what I see.
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Danny Provost
{K:812} 6/21/2002
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William, your portraits are generally top drawer. This one is one drawer down to me. The background doesn't seem to work for me with the numerous hot spots and the color being close to the model's attire. Regards.
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