Linux nerd, hacker, server geek - David. FujiFilm X-E1, Fuji XF35mmF1.4R, ISO 200, f/1.4, 1/125s.
Portrait shoot with the FujiFilm X-E1 and Fuji 35mm f/1.4 prime lens.
It's time to capture each of my kid's portraits for the year - so they can't guilt me into ordering prints from the LifeTouch packets.
My son David is a junior in High School this year.... already! I wanted to capture what he enjoys - he's a Linux junkie and quite a server geek. In fact, he just wrapped up a short internship at IBM this summer. He's a smart kid and It's rare that an LCD of some sort isn't bathing his face in hard blue light.
Linux nerd, hacker, server geek - David. FujiFilm X-E1, Fuji XF35mmF1.4R, ISO 200, f/1.4, 1/125s.
I shot these portraits with the FujiFilm X-E1 and Fuji 35mm f/1.4 prime lens, two Yongnuo Speedlite YN560 flashes, and three Yongnuo RF-603 wireless triggers. Actually a very simple setup with bare flashes - one reflecting off the outdoor gym rafters for ambient light and the other bounced off the laptop screen (or directly shooting at David from a stand). With no light modifiers the light is quite harsh and direct for a portrait, but I think it does a good job of simulating the cold light of electronic gadgets. I'm pleased with the way these turned out. I think he even thinks these are cool and that's what counts, right?
Linux nerd, hacker, server geek - David. FujiFilm X-E1, Fuji XF35mmF1.4R, ISO 200, f/1.4, 1/125s.
Linux nerd, hacker, server geek - David. FujiFilm X-E1, Fuji XF35mmF1.4R, ISO 200, f/1.4, 1/125s.
Funny, as we shot we overheard two kids riding bikes past the outdoor gym. One said to the other, "next year I'll be just like that kid, with a real photographer to take my picture." He's really looking forward to that senior picture! David and I both had a good laugh.
Linux nerd, hacker, server geek - David. FujiFilm X-E1, Fuji XF35mmF1.4R, ISO 200, f/1.4, 1/125s.
Linux nerd, hacker, server geek - David. FujiFilm X-E1, Fuji XF35mmF1.4R, ISO 200, f/1.4, 1/125s.
Linux nerd, hacker, server geek - David. FujiFilm X-E1, Fuji XF35mmF1.4R, ISO 400, f/1.4, 1/125s.