Monday, December 5, 2011

BRITISH LOUNGE


Nikon D300+50mm1.4D, 1/250, F/6,3 , ISO 200

Shoot for ELITE Models Fashion Academy
Frederic Charpentier ©
Model: Brittany Martinez @ LA models

For strobist:
One Profoto 600R with a 7 inch reflector on my left.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

I"M LISTENING


Nikon D300+50mm1.4D, 1/250, F/4 , ISO 200

Shoot for ELITE Models Fashion Academy
Frederic Charpentier ©
FredericPhotography.com
Model: Brittany Martinez @ LA models

For Strobist:
Alienbee ringflash with a vagabond mini battery

Friday, September 23, 2011

FINE TOONING EDITORIAL SHOOT IN ETOILEE MAGAZINE

The fashion editorial I shot in July called "Fine Tooning" was published in the September issue of Etoilée Magazine
A really beautiful fashion magazine. I'm so Happy about that !

Monday, August 15, 2011

COLOR ENVY IN P.A.F MAGAZINE

The "COLOR ENVY" editorial fashion shoot I did in May is featured in PAF magazine Summer issue.
I'm Very Honored, it's a Great magazine !



Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Sunday, June 26, 2011

FLASHPOINT 86in PARABOLIC SILVER UMBRELLA first test

I bought an 86in parabolic silver umbrella a couple months ago. Here are the details of when I received it.

I got it because I was planning a shoot with a specific look. My plan was to have the models against the wall or close enough to leave a shadow for a dimension appearance.

I wanted a strait on light source, very sharp on the model to give a dynamism on the very colorful shoot that I had in mind. One of the challenges was the shadow, I didn't want it to be too strong and over power the models.

At the time I had 3 different light sources to choose from, but all fell short of getting me the look I wanted.

-1- A soft-box: it would have left a soft and discrete shadow on the wall but too soft on the models.

-2- A 7in reflector: This would have produced a nice dynamic sharp light on the models but it would leave a too pronounced shadow on the wall. Also the light beam would have been too narrow and cause too much falloff in full body shots.

-3- A ring-flash: I like the look it would have done on the models but not sure that the hallow shadow around the models would have given the dynamic feeling I was looking for.

After much research, it was clear that to get the look I wanted, I had to use a huge parabolic umbrella. The one from Profoto is too expensive. So I took my chances with this $70 parabolic umbrella from Flashpoint.

This was my very first time shooting with the it.
I hadn't even done a test prior to this shoot.
But thank god I got the results I wanted at a great price.




In this photo you can clearly see the details of the shadow but still very soft.


In this shot you can see how direct the light on Maya is. Uniform head to toe.
It makes her skin and the satin outfit almost luminescent with pronounced shadows.


I'll do a more detail review later on.

Friday, May 20, 2011

COLOR ENVY


Nikon D300+50mm1.4D, 1/200, F/8 , ISO 200
Frederic Charpentier ©
FredericPhotography.com
Model #1: Maya (Agency - ENVY)
Model #2: Alexandra B (Agency - ENVY)
Hair Stylist: Paula Peralta
Stylist: John Galang
Make-up: Garce Phillips

For strobist:
One Profoto 600R with a 7 feet parabolic silver umbrella behind me, the center of the strobe been up to 8 feet and a bit to my left.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

COLOR ENVY


Nikon D300+50mm1.4D, 1/200, F/8 , ISO 200
Frederic Charpentier ©
FredericPhotography.com
Model #1: Maya (Agency - ENVY)
Model #2: Alexandra B (Agency - ENVY)
Hair Stylist: Paula Peralta
Stylist: John Galang
Make-up: Garce Phillips

For strobist:
One Profoto 600R with a 7 feet parabolic silver umbrella behind me, the center of the strobe been up to 8 feet and a bit to my left.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

CHANGING THE BACKGROUND IN PHOTOSHOP (CS4, CS5)


- Select the background
- Create a color fill layer (CS4 and CS5)
- change the layer from normal to overlay
- Choose the color you like
- Zoom to at least 100%
- Select the mask window in the color fill layer
- Select the brush tool
- Make sure that all the edges are perfect. White to add and black to subtract
- Et Voila

Friday, April 8, 2011

FLASHPOINT 86in PARABOLIC SILVER UMBRELLA

Just received the 7 feet parabolic umbrella that I order from Adorama. $70 plus shipping, a huge difference compare the $1850 Profoto Giant Silver 210 (7Ft) Umbrella.
Obviously the qualities of the 2 items are different. But I feel that I may still get the look I'm looking to do with it.

It's BIG !!! Here it is in my studio next to a 34x45 inch soft box. Note that my ceiling are 12 feet high.


I'm going to do some test with it very soon and make a review out of it.

You all have a wonderful weekend.

Cheers,
Frederic.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Alison Eastwood behind the scenes Photographed by Frederic Charpentier

Click on the image to see video !!!

Click on the image to see video !!!

Thursday, March 17, 2011

PURPLE VINTAGE


Nikon D300+85mm1.4D, 1/200, F/6.3 , ISO 200
Frederic Charpentier ©
Photo shoot for The Goods Magazine
Model: Alieesa Badresia @ Envy
Make up : Dari A. So
Hair; Jenn Taniguchi
Wardrobe Stylist: Gabrielle lewis
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Saturday, March 12, 2011

KILLER LOOK


Nikon D300+105mm 2.8 micro, 1/200, F/6.3 , ISO 200
Frederic Charpentier ©
Photo shoot for The Goods Magazine
Model: Adriana Villarreal @ Wilhelmina
Make up : Grace
Hair; Jenn Taniguchi
Wardrobe Stylist: Gabrielle lewis
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Monday, March 7, 2011

THE GOODS MAGAZINE MARCH 2011


http://issuu.com/goodsmag/docs/march11

Really pleased to have shot the cover and editorial spread for the March issue of THE GOODS MAG: International Women’s month !

Monday, February 14, 2011

Behind the scene "White Path" Fashion Photo-shoot Video

Click on the image to see video !!!

Full gallery is on my website www.FredericPhotography.com
Model: Alex Spencer (Agency - ENVY)
Hair Stylist: Bianca Lauren
Stylist: John Galang
Make-up: Dari Ada So

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

WHITE SERIES "FIRE"


Nikon D300+50mm1.4D, 1/160, F/2.8 , ISO 200
Frederic Charpentier ©
FredericPhotography.com
Model: Alex Spencer (Agency - ENVY)
Hair Stylist: Bianca Lauren
Stylist: John Galang
Make-up: Dari Ada So

Monday, January 24, 2011

WHITE SERIES "EARTH" 2


Nikon D300+85mm1.4D, 1/100, F/2.5 , ISO 200
Frederic Charpentier ©
FredericPhotography.com
Model: Alex Spencer (Agency - ENVY)
Hair Stylist: Bianca Lauren
Stylist: John Galang
Make-up: Dari Ada So

Thursday, January 20, 2011

WHITE SERIES "EARTH"


Nikon D300+50mm1.4D, 1/125, F/2.5 , ISO 200
Frederic Charpentier ©
Hair Stylist: Bianca Lauren
Stylist: John Galang
Make-up: Dari Ada So

Thursday, January 6, 2011

KITCHEN


Nikon D300+50mm1.4D, 1/60, F/2.2 , ISO 400
Photo shoot for The Goods Magazine
Model: Honor Hamilton
Make up : Ruby Gracey
Wardrobe: Philthy Ragz
Frederic Charpentier ©


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