Just wanted to show you a few shots from my paid shooting last Sunday. Was asked by a song group to do promo shots cause they gonna have a concert in March and a few of those shots will be printed in the newspaper. Also one of the shots will be for their new CD cover. The group is called "Il Cinquecento" what means the 16th century, better to say music from the 16th century. Like their name says they make Renaissance Music and perform in costumes according to that time. I have found a nice fitting location so I really had fun doing the shooting. Had to do a slight cropping on very few of the shots but I had to clone away stuff like lamppostes or something like that which didn't fit to that time. *grin* The weather was cloudy, grey and cold so I added a bit of brilliance and warmth to show the colourful clothes. What do you think about my shooting? Any suggestions? It has been my first attempt in doing such a shooting with a group of persons.

number 2 and 3 :o)

number 4

number5

number 6 and 7

number 8 and 9

number 10... out of about 50 *wink* What do you think about the postwork... would it fit for a CD cover? Don't know if they will choose this image just wanted to know if the colour tones were ok for that?

hi these are lovely, love the colors and their costumes are great! felt like i was back in time! ann

Monika I think these look great - You are more expert than I, so no suggestions perhaps others maybe be able to help more :)
My only reservation would be about number 10 because of the pose - the lady center/right looks like she has one arm shorter than the other.

Richard.

Message edited on: 01/19/2005 10:41

ps obviously this only happens in b/w

fantastic captures! beautiful costumes and amazing colors! love the wonderful old stuff and buildings around! Moni, these are outstanding shots and I really be stunning! ;o) But I be a color-fan, so I would prefer the first, third and at last the last one for a CD cover. Maybe front CD in B/W and back colored! ;o) but you have to decide!

If I were to choose..... I would choose, 2 , 3, 6.7,9...... I like the pose in 6 wehre you have the two woman......... perfect.....each lost in their own thoughts sorta. Also 2 is beautiful and very natural and 3 too.... i like the woman gossiping at the bottom. No. 10 has the right tones for the CD cover, I like it. Since you ask fo suggestions I will add my bit.... if you are gona use that tone better have a brick wall in the backdrop than a plain one. :O))

Thank you Richard for telling me, haven't noticed before... you're right it only seems so in B/W cause her left arm lies on the shoulder of the guy to her left ;o) and the hand you can see is from the guy behind. Yes, you're absolutely right, Raj! Thanks for telling me! I appreciate it very much! Dont't know yet wish one will be chosen by the group for the CD cover... but there are about 40 images more... LOL

wonderful captures,Monika.Hast Du die Bilder im Heidelberger Schlogemacht ?Bin mir sicher das den Leuten von der Gruppe die Bilder gefallen.Wegen dem Arm in Bild 10, der liegt auf der Schulter auf dem der davor kniet. ich denke Richard hat die Hand vom Hintermann draninterpretiert. kann schon auf den ersten Blick etwas verwirren, lt sich aber bei nerem hinschauen sofort auf. Congrats, der friend !!!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!! gerhard

I like the photos, good work there. As far as a CD cover, two thoughts came to mind, (both needing serious photoshop experience) :) One being creating an "oil painting" look from one of them, the other (even more work) taking your favorite, changing to greyscale, and hand coloring the image to give it an artsier rough look in the style of photos you might see from the early 1900's. Just woke up, so the mind hasn't congieled yet, I may see this post later in the day and say "What was I thinking!" hehe Good photos ~ Rich

is the newspaper gonna print images in b/w monica? or in color? these pics are awesome!!! i like 2, 3, 4 & 5 the best i used to work for newspaper about 9-10 yrs ago. didn't have much to do with photos though...just little bit. :( cd cover looks great but just me personally, i would like to see it in color. the clothes are so rich and lovely. that just my personal preference though. fantastic work!!!!!

Monika these are fantastic! The location looks so authentic too...... I like the color you've used to tone #10 but it seems on my monitor that background has blown out highlights, in otherwords, excessively bright and no detail in the wall. It could be differences in monitor calibration so what I'm seeing may not be what you are seeing......

I like number 2 and three! I thought they were one photo at first. I like it because it isn't a "normal" pose where they are all faceing the camera. More eye catching that way I guess. Excellent Group Photos!

for me the whole group seems better, I like this colourful series......mmmmmm it is not that easy for make a choice....but the one on the top number 1 like the most, just crop a bit above.....I am happy that you have had a nice day......well seen....and number 10 I like too....

I haven't had a Paid Shooting since I gave up My Services as a Hit Man. Congratulations Monika....things look just fine to Me. baiser

Ok here are the ones I tended to like the best 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 9. Number two I think would have been a good image if the hand had not moved and you could have seen her face more. Number eight I thought her foot did not look well positioned. Number ten was good except I thought the space between them took away from the image. One of my main questions is about the other two men. I know these are just a sample, but they look real left out. As to my thoughts on which might go on a cover is either one or three (if all of them had been in it). I am not an expert, but those are just my preferences. You did well and I hope they send more business your way.

these turned out wonderfully Moni!! really like the color ones... 3,6 & 7 are my faves :]