Comments on: Studio photo shoot: Uma and Maslin

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:12:29 +0000

Hi Lola,
If you did not have the your 50mm 1.4G, was starting from scratch, wanted the “best” lens for primarily portraits and money was relatively speaking no object, and has to choose between the 1.4 and 1.8, would you purchase a 50mm 1.4G or 1.8G today? Thank you for your and Nasim’s wonderful website. It is truly a treasure trove of unbiased advise.

By: Nasim Mansurov

Nasim Mansurov — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:15:55 +0000

Scott, I would get the Nikon 50mm f/1.8G if I did not already have the Nikon 50mm f/1.4G. I see no reason to replace mine though, because I am quite happy with how it performs for me, plus, I won't get much money for the 50mm f/1.4G if I were to sell it.Lola

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:51:58 +0000

Hi Lola,
I am torn between the Nikon 50mm 1.8G and 1.4G. I have a D700 and will be using the lens primarily as a portrait lens to supplement my 70-200 2.8 VRII. The 50mm 1.8G lens received a rave review by Nasim. It is sharper and has only slightly less desirable bokeh than your favorite 50mm 1.4G. Do you see yourself replacing your 1.4G with the 1.8G? If no, why not? Help!

By: Nasim Mansurov

Nasim Mansurov — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:52:33 +0000

Zlata, the background is one long paper that is rolled and extended from the stand to the floor – that is why you cannot see the divider between the wall and the floor :) Let me know if you need more info about our studio setup, it is very inexpensive!

By: zlata

zlata — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:12:26 +0000

Thanks.
I was wondering how you got the floor and backround to blend into each other. Somehow when I take a picture there is a noticeable difference.

By: Nasim Mansurov

Nasim Mansurov — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:59:07 +0000

Zlata, sorry for a late response!

If you want to photograph kids with flash, then you would need at least the following:
1) A background (you can use plain white paper or sheets on the wall)
2) Two external flashes (one to use as a “master” and one as a “slave”).
3) An umbrella on a light stand for softer light.

I use very similar equipment for corporate portraits and I highly recommend checking out my “how to photograph corporate portraits” article to see the full list of equipment we use.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

By: zlata

zlata — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:06:29 +0000

Your pictures are amazing!
Would you be able to share what would be the minimum equipment that is needed and how to set up an indoor studio to photograph children. Thanks so much.

By: Lola

Lola — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:37:17 +0000

Aha, bundan oldin ham ogandim. Lekin ko’chada. O’zi bu gal ham ko’chada olishimiz kerak edi. 20 minut vaqtim bor deganga uyda studio’da ob qo’yaqoldik. Qizini yuzi o’zi shunaqa qizil :D

By: Jayron

Jayron — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:33 +0000

bulani oldinam oluvdinmi? shunisi yaxshiro chiqibdi. faqat uchinchi rasmda qizchani oyogida oq bo’gani uchun background bilan qushilib ketvotti. birinchi rasmni anu detskiy jurnallaga bersa boladigan chiqibti. qizchani yuzida blush bormi yo uzi qizarib qoldimi?