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[e2blade]

Vitaly's 2JZ Nissan S13.4 240sx by Charles Siritho, on Flickr


Vitaly's 2JZ Nissan S13.4 240sx by Charles Siritho, on Flickr


Vitaly's 2JZ Nissan S13.4 240sx by Charles Siritho, on Flickr


Vitaly's 2JZ Nissan S13.4 240sx by Charles Siritho, on Flickr

[EvoVIII808]

got my flashes in and used them for the first time. I cant say mine turned out as clean as yours. lol
Great Shots!
50mm ISO200, f/3.5 250sec Yn560 Cam Left


50mm ISO200 f/2.8 250


Used 2 flash on this one. One off camera Right and the other on camera with bounce, and diffuser.
ISO200 f/3.2 160


Sad to say it, but This prob was the best one of the night and i wasnt even trying to take it.


Need help. lol
Thanks

[e2blade]

Ah they look fine, they are just "flat" lighting.
Which basically means, you have to position the flashes to shape the person, but 2 at 45 is always your best bet if you're unsure about flash placement.

Don't forget to pick up some 2 dollar umbrellas from amazon, they make a night and day difference.

[EvoVIII808]

alright, il make an order now. I only had 1 light stand so it kind of sucked.

[e2blade]

Originally Posted by EvoVIII808

alright, il make an order now. I only had 1 light stand so it kind of sucked.

Dont forget the umbrella mounts, get the metal manfrotto ones, they'll last your entire life.

[EvoVIII808]

Yup, 2 LumoPro 7', 2 Cowboy Studio mounts and another YN560 on the way.

[e2blade]

Shot food for Dave & Busters new Asian menu. These will obviously be cropped, retouched and published in a menu format, really excited to see this all over the US.

The food was amazing for anyone wondering, I would highly recommend the Dumplings, the sauce has a shot of Tyku sake in it infused with citrus etc etc. Good eats for sure.


Dave & Busters Asian Menu by Charles Siritho, on Flickr

[hypercrush]

Charles aint scared to go HAM on a weekday! great stuff as always

[EvoVIII808]

What am I setting my exposure to, the ambient light in the back ground or the fill light of the flash?
Here one i did today.. doest look to hot.
Setting: ISO 160, 1/30, f10

[e2blade]

Thats a great question to ask, the trick with strobes is balancing ambient and flash.
I PERSONALLY like to leave a little less ambient so i am able to dodge and burn the highlights and background, analyzing this shot, the shutter speed is actually too low, which makes it almost look like you never used a flash.

I recommend to stay over 1/60 and in the day time i would shoot my max sync which should be 1/250 for you. Remember, shutter speed DOES NOT AFFECT FLASH unless you go above 1/320 and you will start to get black lines.
Aperture and ISO will be relative to flash brightness on your subject.

[EvoVIII808]

Sweet this helps alot! ill try that out and post something.

[EvoVIII808]

I went out before i got your post.
50mm 1.8, ISO 200, 1/25 @f2.2, and 1/25 @ f4.5

[e2blade]

Are you shooting these bare flash? The lighting is REALLY harsh.

LEIK DIS



Only 2 flashes, light it evenly, then later down the road be dynamic with it.

[EvoVIII808]

yeah still bare, waiting on the umbrellas and the other stand to come.

[EvoVIII808]

Almost there.. 1 Diffused light, 1 Bare. was a nasty day to shoot, but I tried.

Wedding is this weekend and I feel I am no where near ready to use my speedlights. lol

[e2blade]

nice
darken the ground in post now

[EvoVIII808]

Burn Tool to Darken?

I just want to say you have helped me out alot, and this weekend i was so worried that i would not be able to use my flashes to get decent pictures. I think i have the basic concept down now. I have a few pic for you to check out.
They have only been WB with some lighting changes in Lightroom.
2 Speedlights were set at 6' high, bare and bounced off the ceiling. Ashon & Kristal Wedding - a set on Flickr

[e2blade]

Originally Posted by EvoVIII808

Burn Tool to Darken?

I just want to say you have helped me out alot, and this weekend i was so worried that i would not be able to use my flashes to get decent pictures. I think i have the basic concept down now. I have a few pic for you to check out.
They have only been WB with some lighting changes in Lightroom.
2 Speedlights were set at 6' high, bare and bounced off the ceiling. Ashon & Kristal Wedding - a set on Flickr

To be critical about this photo, the lighting is great, but the actual photo is kinda bleh, the dude on the left really ruined, but good job on the lighting porition of it, don't be afraid to use noise reduction in LR4 also, does wonders.

What I've been up to lately
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Review - Going green without the drawbacks - YouTube
OEM treatment is dat next level middle of the mall SHEITTTTTT
Launching a new set of workshops where you will be staying a beauitful house that over looks the sedona rocks for 2 nights, filled with exciting lectures, and massive amount of shooting time.
Old pics

Bonnie & Hawks Pad by Charles Siritho, on Flickr

Bonnie & Hawks Pad by Charles Siritho, on Flickr

Bonnie & Hawks Pad by Charles Siritho, on Flickr

Hawks pad by Charles Siritho, on Flickr

[KoolAidMan687]

god damn charles!!!!

[EvoVIII808]

Thanks for the feedback, ill make sure to punch him in the face next time i see him. lol

[e2blade]

So what I've been up too.

Shot some random pics at IFO in Tucson


Import Face Off Tucson, AZ by Charles Siritho, on Flickr


Import Face Off Tucson, AZ by Charles Siritho, on Flickr


Import Face Off Tucson, AZ by Charles Siritho, on Flickr


Import Face Off Tucson, AZ by Charles Siritho, on Flickr


VW treated me to a 5 star hotel in the middle of no where New Mexico


Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe by Charles Siritho, on Flickr

Stayed in Sedona for a while, drove the Prescott Rally stage, what a view it offered. I need to get that damn spare off lol


Prescott Hill by Charles Siritho, on Flickr


Prescott Hill by Charles Siritho, on Flickr

Heading to Las Vegas through Flagstaff


Nissan S13 240SX by Charles Siritho, on Flickr

Saw some snow and had to do some drift action


Nissan S13 240SX by Charles Siritho, on Flickr

Then I shot my first wedding!



Brian + Leslie by Charles Siritho, on Flickr


Brian + Leslie by Charles Siritho, on Flickr


Brian + Leslie by Charles Siritho, on Flickr

Then was treated to the top floor of the Cosmopolitan


The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas by Charles Siritho, on Flickr


Las Vegas, Nevada by Charles Siritho, on Flickr

Came back and worked a local ford event for the launch of the 2013 Fusion


Ford Night Event by Charles Siritho, on Flickr

Then for Thanksgiving, took a trip out to Maricopa for some tandem quad action, we were tappin tires and finally tapped a little too hard and activated NASA launch contorl, my ribs are pretty beat up but i'll live.


Me Riding by Charles Siritho, on Flickr


Alex Riding by Charles Siritho, on Flickr

And then finally got some shopping doing for the holidays


Clothes by Charles Siritho, on Flickr

If you guys don't know, I dress very formal when I drift.

Love this new phone


Nokia 920 by Charles Siritho, on Flickr


LAST BUT NOT LEAST, something I have been working on for about a year
We will be specializing in ONLY 240SX & Honda/Acura parts

The website has not been launched but is live, I can send you a link if you are curious in viewing it.
Currently I have some amazing prices on APEX'i parts.
Hoping to finish this thing by the end of the year!


Murica Motorsports by Charles Siritho, on Flickr

[e2blade]

Yay more OEM work.


Buick Regal GS (ZF Friedrichshafen AG) by Charles Siritho, on Flickr

[srt-kr]

Wow you sir are nothing short of perfection

[EvoVIII808]

Alright I got 1 last picture for you to check out. Give me the goods, bads and the ugly. lol
It looks alittle out of focus to me.
On Camera Flash, Diffused/Bounced off low Ceiling (8'), 50% power
ISO 250, 1/250 f2.8
White balance/brightness brought up in Lightroom

[e2blade]

Great lighting, shutter speed was wayyy to fast, open it up to let some ambient in.
Tint is a little to the green side.

Suburb lighting though. Looks attractive and dynamic.

[EvoVIII808]

Originally Posted by e2blade

Great lighting, shutter speed was wayyy to fast, open it up to let some ambient in.
Tint is a little to the green side.

Suburb lighting though. Looks attractive and dynamic.

Sweet, thats exactly what i was thinking. i tried to get my wife to help me with the look but she was no help. lol thanks abunch!

[e2blade]

DAMN SON, i need to better tires, CAN'T WAIT TO GET MY EFR BACK ON!!!!

Too bad I'm not an advanced driver... - YouTube

[e2blade]

Thank you basedgod


The Hangout by Charles Siritho, on Flickr

[TheZ31Guy]

holy shit your pictures are fucking winnin!

[e2blade]

9 months later after i blew up the first one.


Borg Warner 6258 by Charles Siritho, on Flickr