Recent content by DataDog

Thanks Byker - Pistonheads is a good shout. I never thought of that! Fredercik Schlosser is another guy I have checked out on Facebook. Based in Germany and his PP work is pretty impressive. Lots to learn from. This could be good fun!:D

Most umbrellas can be used to shoot through, reflect from and flag (prevent light from hitting things you don't want it to) so some people prefer these. To learn everything you need to know on the subject from one of the masters, get yourself over to strobist.com and look at the Lighting 101...

Not directly related to the photographs themselves, but there seems to be duplication in the pricing structure too (although different prices for the same size print). There are a few the same as below: 41.99 for a 16" x 12" Print and then 40.99 for a 16" x 12" Print Is this because...

Cheers Tom. Their prices do look very cheap compared to most others so I was a bit dubious at first. I'm going to try a few prints from different companies and compare them I think. Thanks for your comment. :thumbs:

I think I've touched a nerve... Thanks for all the good advice here.:thumbs: I'm familiar with the strobist blog and joined the car strobist group on Flickr yesterday. I absolutely LOVE the work of Tim Wallace on Ambientlife and have looked at many of his projects previously. I have...

Thanks Adam. I've heard pretty good reports on DSCL too but one or two people have said that the prints have come back pretty dark. Might as well get a print or two from them to test the quality too. Cheers for the info.

Hi all, Considering doing a few car shoots when I get home in a couple of weeks. I only have two 430 EXII's (with triggers and modifiers etc). I've been reading some posts on the net lately suggesting that I would need at least 1-2 more lights for a single-shot photo or I could get away...

As per the title really. Their prices look quite cheap yet they state they use archival quality paper. Just wondering if anyone has ordered from them before I place a trial order. If you don't use them, who is your online printer of choice? Are whitewall any good? Thanks, Steve

After receiving the feedback on previous posts and improving because of that feedback, you're more likely to get compliments than critique I would imagine. This is IMHO exactly what is happening. I am highly inexperienced compared to most on the site and I have put a few pics up for...

Without a doubt you have a lot more experience than me! ;) I'll post some specifics in the appropriate critique area as and when I get the time. Got to iron out all these problems with the site first though!:eek:

I don't doubt it for a minute that the advice has been sound - to the extent that I have already started working on the site. It's been taken down fully and getting rebuilt bit-by-bit. I'm focussing on the portraiture, removing the blogging feel to it and will be fine tuning it for some...

Agreed that Wordpress is primarily blogging software but you'd be surprised how many sites out there use it as a commercial and viable option for displaying galleries, setting up shopping carts etc. I think I'll still use Wordpress, just look for a template that would be more fitting to my...

Thanks for all the honest feedback gents. I'll try and reply to the points raised as honestly as I can. Andy - As I said in my original post "I'm not after specific critique on one or two pictures as such, hence I've not posted this in the critique section. What I'm looking for is someone...

Hi folks, If there is anyone here who is willing to provide me with some serious feedback on my work, please have a look at my website. I've not been at this game very long and I'm always looking to improve. I'm not after specific critique on one or two pictures as such, hence I've not...

Thanks for all the replies on this guys. Essentially, this is just to give a friend some ideas so he can see what would look good. (as opposed to a super-realistic requirement). It's all handy to know though, in case it does crop up in future. If I had to change white to any other colour, I'd...