Model Of The Day: Nina

Nina, from Ford, starts off my “Go See” series. Castings are usually hectic

and I snap a few shots of each girl, either to see who fits the specific look I am casting for or just trying to capture the “real girl” for future reference. Sometimes in natural light, or very specific light to simulate the look required for the assignment. I will post photos I feel have captured the essence of the girl or have another unique quality to them. Hope you enjoy!
Shot with the Canon Eos 550D and the Sigma 30mm 1.4 at aperture 2.0, natural light (window), converted to b/w in ACR, no retouching or any other Photoshop manipulation.
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12 thoughts on “Model Of The Day: Nina”

Marco February 21, 2011 at 12:09 pm

Thank you, Mike.

mike.kobal Post authorFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:56 pm

I just happen to use ACR, but I believe any raw converter will do, the important thing is to shoot raw and not jpeg.

Marco February 20, 2011 at 8:23 am

Many thanks Mike,
one more question.
Is ACR always the best way to convert B/W?…or Lr (Lightroom/Treatment/Grayscale) makes the same?
What way is the best for you? What do you think about it?
Thanks again,
Your blog info is very important to me

mike.kobal Post authorFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:18 pm

Marco, I don’t remember but I was pretty close on this one

Marco February 19, 2011 at 5:00 am

Sorry Mike.
Could you add info about distance from camera to model?
I appreciate this info
Many thanks

marco November 23, 2010 at 6:15 pm

ok Mike, many thanks

mike.kobal Post authorNovember 23, 2010 at 5:58 pm

I always shoot raw and convert in post, gives you the most control over the look you want to achieve. Picture style doesn’t matter when shooting raw.

marco November 23, 2010 at 4:07 pm

Thanks Mike.
Best way for great B/W photos is to shot in Monocchrome picture style selection on camera or to convert Neutral Color picture style photo to B/W in ACR?. What do you think about?
What selection is the best for you? I have a Canon 5DMKII…

mike.kobal Post authorNovember 23, 2010 at 3:31 pm

thanks Marco, yes, it is.

Marco November 23, 2010 at 1:51 pm

Sorry Mike, is ACR Adobe Camera Raw?
Nice Photo…
Thanks

mike.kobal Post authorNovember 23, 2010 at 7:56 am

thanks, kazoid!