Studio and natural light practice photoshoot.

 Last Monday we were instructed how to prepare for outdoor portrait photoshoot and studio portrait shoot. I went outside with my two friends to practice shooting portraits in natural light conditions. 

I find black and white photography more interesting, it appeals to me more than color photography, for this reason I have chosen black and white mode for most of the photographs. Although I like how green door background plays with Iwona's coat on some of the shoots. 

The camera I am using is CANON EOS 450D, 55 mm lens. I used ISO 200 for the shoot outside. 

I chose my three best shots. I like the composition and contrast on all below pictures. 

 

Sandra : focal length 43 mm, f/5.6 1/30 shutter speed , ISO 200, EXP 0.7 

Sandra : focal length 43 mm, f/5.6 1/50 shutter speed , ISO 200, EXP 0.7  

 

Iwona : focal length 55 mm, f/5.6 1/25 shutter speed , ISO 200, EXP 0.7 

Later at the same lesson we were invited to the studio where we could take portraits of a model - Lauren. We were instructed to take low light photographs, ISO 400 and exposure compensation about -2. Below you can see my contact sheets from the studio photoshoot.  

I chose below two shots as I like the composition, how Lauren's pose is framed. I think the lightning on below photographs plays a very important role, model's face is visible, not too bright. The contrast between light and dark is just right. I have managed to set the camera, so the image is sharp. I think it's a beautiful shot of Lauren. 

 Lauren : focal length 27 mm, f/4 1/15 shutter speed , ISO 200, EXP -2 

Below picture is slightly brighter. I like the contrast between Lauren's face, hair and her black clothes. I think the pose is very strong. Lauren looks confident due to her pose and the way I have framed her. 

 Lauren : focal length 29 mm, f/4.5  1/13 shutter speed , ISO 200, EXP -2 

I am really pleased with the result of the lesson and both outside and studio session. I enjoy using the camera and learning about the setting. Composition and framing are my biggest challenges.