tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462941501056617312.post7334650386233502347..comments2023-05-21T08:32:41.468-06:00Comments on Nathan's Favorite New Flavor: The gear I use and how I use it.Nathan Marxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01381069358549596111noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462941501056617312.post-4495701337585391792009-04-08T15:17:00.000-06:002009-04-08T15:17:00.000-06:00Anji is so gorgeous. Nice work!Anji is so gorgeous. Nice work!Nicole https://www.blogger.com/profile/02447479916034764638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462941501056617312.post-17977567386405755162009-03-13T19:56:00.000-06:002009-03-13T19:56:00.000-06:00Currently I use Cybersyncs (alien bee), though I h...Currently I use Cybersyncs (alien bee), though I have used the Gadget Infinity triggers. I think Vivitar 285 has a proprietary sync port, other than that you should be set with what ever.Nathan Marxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01381069358549596111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462941501056617312.post-21185937998315537442009-03-13T18:11:00.000-06:002009-03-13T18:11:00.000-06:00Nathan, I was wondering what triggers you use for ...Nathan, I was wondering what triggers you use for your flashes. I'm looking to get one for my D40 and Vivitar 285.Teddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809349354876729611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462941501056617312.post-54951588281371773342009-03-13T08:25:00.000-06:002009-03-13T08:25:00.000-06:00Truly appreciate your sharing about the lenses par...Truly appreciate your sharing about the lenses part. I have the 3 you mentioned and being a self taught hobbyist photographer, I learn through comments and notes like yours. Love your blog. I will put link yours on mine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462941501056617312.post-22369732093276206612009-03-12T21:40:00.000-06:002009-03-12T21:40:00.000-06:00Very, very, very interesting way to point out your...Very, very, very interesting way to point out your thoughts. Thanks! You cannot imagine how I appreciate who writes something like "Some will argue but I have no experiences with expensive bodies" or "The gear are the tools and you are the artist". This really bring us that "wow, I can learn. I can do it" even with limited budget. You showed it.<BR/><BR/>Regards.JJ Benitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11522030231188876367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462941501056617312.post-76387343648766487742009-03-12T07:55:00.000-06:002009-03-12T07:55:00.000-06:00Oh, I actually made a mistake. I thought that the ...Oh, I actually made a mistake. I thought that the light coming from the second umbrella on the side of the subject, that is seen in the bottom part of the image, was producing that effect in the hair. But after reading your answer I see that it's in fact the light source on the shelf.<BR/><BR/>Ok, thanks for the answer and waiting for the next post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462941501056617312.post-64254701424331424892009-03-11T16:55:00.000-06:002009-03-11T16:55:00.000-06:00You are totally right that the "hair light was too...You are totally right that the "hair light was too hot" an excellent point, and a learning opportunity. The idea is to create seperation (no matter how poorly executed). The light behind the subject was a poor attempt at creating a hair light very similar to rim lighting. It may not be the best example of what too do but if you look at portraits of better photogs, you will see how awesome rim lighting can look. How it can really add pop to a portait.<BR/><BR/>Good question poor answer...<BR/><BR/>I will add the topic for a later post with better setup and results.Nathan Marxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01381069358549596111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462941501056617312.post-65485273795454122472009-03-11T09:40:00.000-06:002009-03-11T09:40:00.000-06:00Thanks for this article, Nathan. I also own a D40 ...Thanks for this article, Nathan. I also own a D40 and I share your opinion about cameras. I think one needs to out-grow her/his equipment and then upgrade.<BR/><BR/>I haven't been that interested in portraits so far, I mostly like taking photos of landscapes and street photography, but the part about lighting in your post is enticing and made me have some seconds thoughts. :)<BR/><BR/>I own a SB-600 and, as it happens usually, I want the thing that I cannot have, meaning to trigger the flash remotely, which is not possible with D40. I need a trigger. :)<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I was wondering if you can give more information about the setup <A HREF="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nateperro/2332505072/" REL="nofollow">in this image</A>. For instance, I wonder about the purpose of the lower side light. The hair on that side seems a bit burned to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3462941501056617312.post-49301357661983476982009-03-11T08:55:00.000-06:002009-03-11T08:55:00.000-06:00Very helpful, thanks!Very helpful, thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com