In another great behind the scenes video from Michael Sasser, Denver Photographer Ryan Tortorelli is shown working with three students at several different locations to capture there senior portraits. Using what seems like a single light setup in conjunction with the sun, the resulting captured images show the quality of this setup. It's also great to see how Ryan is working with his talent, suggesting poses and giving directions.
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the guy seems pretty confident with directing girls, yet creepy at times. gummy faces don't look good, thou..
A little too "sexy" for high school senior girls in some scenes - not only wardrobe, but also poses. Tasteful wardrobe and youthfulness can be exhibited in other ways, not just by showing more skin.
Not intending to sound prudish, as not all shots were distasteful, but it appears to me that Senior portraits these days for young ladies are taking on a more "supermodel" look and feel. I'm all about giving my client a great experience and make them feel like a model, but I think some photogs might be taking it a bit too far.
Again, it's more about what the client wants than what other peer photographers think unless you are going to help start paying his bills.
haha thanks Chip Im the photographer in this video and Im not a creep I just give my clients what they want. thanks for the backing
My apologies for the misunderstanding, Ryan. I certainly do not think you are a "creep" simply because of this video. I guess I was making more of a general observation about what client's want rather than criticizing your work which, overall, is very well done.
All the best!
Chip,
You're absolutely right! However, my only retort is that if someone doesn't want negative feedback, then don't put your work out there.
Surely, not everyone is going to like your style, which is not at all what I implied by my comment. As I mentioned to Ryan, it was merely an observation.
And, indeed, I agree with you that no matter what others say, you have to keep plugging along with your passion and what you do best.
Cheers!
I was surprised by how much he feathered the soft box in some of those pictures.
Awesome work. The look the feel. As long as your clients love them, screw the complainers and commenters who have nothing better to do than whine.
I personally think the video was great and true to being a BTS shot. Thanks for posting FStoppers...
One thing that I was thinking the whole time was- Did the photographer get permission to use that song? We as photographers are always so worried about copyright when it comes to our images, yet will grab a song and use it without thinking....
Wow...I am amazed at the bashing over the post processing on this comment thread. If it is Ryan's style and it sells for him then so be it. This video was not about post processing but about working with the senior and lighting. I watch videos all the time to hopefully learn a little from each. I don't always agree with what the photographer is doing and it certainly doesn't mean I have to duplicate it into my style. Lighten up guys!!!
Ryan,
Do you find that you get more power from using two speedlite's? I remember reading on a post from either Joe McNally or David Hobby that adding one more speedlite to the mix only adds one stop of light. Is that a DIY system you rigged up yourself for a softbox meant for monolights? I'm in the market for a new softbox and have been looking at different avenues. I'm tired of carrying heavy monolights and battery packs when a speedlite system would suffice for most of my needs. Thank you!
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