Test Shoot: Nick @ Par 3 Driving Range

[Godzilla Invades]

Though the sunlight should be quite strong, you have managed to control it very well :thumbsup:, but IMO, still a little bit strong in most images.

Personally I never like "perfect" complexion but your models are all too flawless for me to appreciate .... :dunno: or maybe you are already too good in your ps skill, or are they really look so good?

I have a couple of Thai female friends (and this are not even models) have almost flawless complexions. Thai girls genarally have very smooth skin (those young ones especially) and they do take care of their complexion really well.

 

[rongwei82]

Sorry, i'm a noob here.. dun mind if i ask whats PP? And do you did any editing to the photos? What you adjusted? Taking in RAW is better?

Really love the model and the exposure of the photos...

 

[mrericlee]

What is PP and also what is DI?

 

[Zeckson Chow]

Rongwei82 and Mrericlee,

PP = Post Processing
DI = Digital Imaging? (Not sure) Ha ha ha ha.

Yes, these photos are edited before posting here in ClubSNAP. To know more about portraits and post processing, take a look at this. Hope it helps.

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=415400&highlight=zeckson

 

[Yew Fai]

hi bro zeckson, asking me to choose a favourite amongst your exquisite set is like asking me to find out which strand of hair on my head is longer ...

regarding the feedbacks on her bra straps, i personally feel that though it might be a tad distracting, i find it natural on her outfit and on a pretty model like her, like you would expect wrinkles on a elderly folk. i prefer to tinker with their expressions and poses rather than to make every tiny detail picture perfect. alternatively, can postprocess it to a less catchy colour that matches her top.

regarding thais, i even saw beautiful thai boys too. not handsome but beautiful. but my only problem is differentiating the real thai girls from the not-real ones ... keke.

your photos always inspire me to try to reach out just a bit more to make the mundane beautiful, and the beautiful exquisite. cheers !!!

 

[Zeckson Chow]

Hello Yew Fai,

Thanks for your comments. I like reading it. You see, that is the difference between someone who looks more on the art than on the science. We all have to agree that photography is a combination of science + art. It is up to the individual how much weightage that one gives to each of them. For me, I balance my style with 40% going science and 60% going to art.

My style focus more on the people than those small nitpicks. I am not saying that members who pointed out about the bra strap, rosy cheeks, large football, etc. are wrong. They are all correct. These are all the things I also noticed too and I am very aware of it.

To me, these small things are not as important as to find good angles for Nick. That is the purpose of the shoot. The objective is angles so I focus a lot on the angles to try bring Nick out. I think I did a good job on this because after receiving the photos I was immediately asked to do another shoot for another model (still post processing the pictures, will post up later).

On that day, I was not the only person around. There were other people working on logistics, PR (yeah, believe me, PR), their so called in-house "stylist" which I deem not very experienced and helpers for my flashes and reflectors. They are ordinary people, humble people trying to learn on their areas as well. Even Nick is new. I don't wanna be a bad a-s-s and started pointing out this and that and nitpicking on those small things which they might have missed. I saw their effort in putting this shoot together and I decided to keep quiet about it.

At the end of the day, they were very appreciative of each other. All the more I should not say s-h-i-t and started acting like a pro or some sort.

Side tracking, about the local Thai boys you were talking about? When you are living within their community long enough, you will automatically recognize them even by just seeing their backs.

Let's shoot more, shall we?

 

[Kimura_papaya]

bro zeckson,

u made a lot of man jealous about u. she definitely not sg girl..she must be from thai!
sorry last round in thailand i was not able to contact you for a drink.

kim

 

[Zeckson Chow]

Yo Kimura, don't worry about it. There are always other times. The world is getting smaller now. We are just 2.5 hours of flight apart.

 

[Kimura_papaya]

Yo Kimura, don't worry about it. There are always other times. The world is getting smaller now. We are just 2.5 hours of flight apart.

thanks zeck, if there will be another round i fly to bkk, i will ping u again. do u have any cell phone to disclose once i arrange on my flight there?;p

 

[Zeckson Chow]

thanks zeck, if there will be another round i fly to bkk, i will ping u again. do u have any cell phone to disclose once i arrange on my flight there?;p

Sure. PM me when the time is near. I'll give you my number.

 

[Kimura_papaya]

Sure. PM me when the time is near. I'll give you my number.

sure, thanks ya, hopefully there will be chance early next year. looking forward to see u. i worship u ;p

 

[Zeckson Chow]

Wah Kimura... Like this you made me pressured leh... :cry: Come! Come! When you are here, let's meet up! Bro VinceCarlo was here a few days ago. We met up and went for foot massage! Talked the whole night through! It was fun!

 

[Kimura_papaya]

Wah Kimura... Like this you made me pressured leh... :cry: Come! Come! When you are here, let's meet up! Bro VinceCarlo was here a few days ago. We met up and went for foot massage! Talked the whole night through! It was fun!

kidding lah...but i do love about bkk..yah..will love to join u for a foot massage or body massage and exchange tips and info and make friend...tcss :bsmilie:

 

[Zeckson Chow]

kidding lah...but i do love about bkk..yah..will love to join u for a foot massage or body massage and exchange tips and info and make friend...tcss :bsmilie:

I'll be waiting.