Nikon D40 Photo Shoot

[mikettax]

Awesome shoot. I just upgraded to a d7000 from a d40 and wow! What a difference right?

[rdwoodw]

0:55 WTF?!?!??!????

[srandallthomas]

I'm on to the D7000 now. It is light years beyond any digicam I've ever used.

[afg8155996]

i wanna try a black pussy

[TheTrafficker85]

These pics from a D40? You sir are a pro!

[srandallthomas]

Thanks for the comment. The lens I used was the standard kit lens that comes with the camera (18-55). So far I've only added the 35/1.8 and the 55-200 lenses to my kit. And, of course, I'm using the D5000 now. My upgrade to the D7000 at some point, but my sights are on adding the FujiFilm Finepix X100.

[pwbalabis]

any post processing with this shots? or just straight off the camera? very inspiring, i have the D5000 & SB-400 as well,im planning to sell it but with your video,im having 2nd thoughts...Cheers!

[1stab]

Your camera is plenty for shooting. But it is the photographer that makes the picture with his knowledge of light placement. I laugh when I see critiques about the "required" exclusions of shadows. Such comments are public admissions of ignorance. Your images are superb. Keep shooting.

[khund03]

I was just wondering what is the music accompanying your video? You took some very cool shots....

[Dreamcast82]

Definitely can tell that your a noob at shooting. Word of advice. Get rid of the shadows in the background. Photoshop them and color fill them.

[sacheus]

WAW what a subject! im still having trouble with my D90 and the Biological input..

[ugomma]

Hey these photos are great! My friend introduced me to this camera and I'm thinking about trying to find it and buy it. I'm NOOOOO photographer and I was curious was setting you used to take these shots? DO you think I would get the same affect if I used the automatic settings?

[srandallthomas]

@ugomma Probably. The trick wasn't so much in the settings as it was in the placement of the light.

[savannah66]

very nice. Lots to do with a D40, it's just a matter of who's hands it's in.

well done

[srandallthomas]

I've traded the D40 for the D5000. I'm loving the D5000, however, there are situations where I'd prefer the D40.

[GottaBKD]

@srandallthomas Such as?

[creamofbeats]

Nice shots! Truth is, all cameras can take great pictures but people expect top quality cameras for the price they pay. I have a friend that was expected to use a Hasselblad from a corporation paying $10,000+ You can't walk in with a $15 kodak and explain "Its not the camera that takes the pictures." Can a D40 take the same pic? Sure it can! D40-D90=Free or small pay, D300-D700=Decent money, D3-D3X=BIG MONEY SHOOTS. If your not making money and own a D300 or better, your kidding yourself.

[creamofbeats]

And to add to my last statement, if you are making good money with a D40, then your 100 steps ahead of most other photographers, but if you make good money, why wouldn't anyone want to upgrade their camera.. :)

Again, Good work! I even liked the toilet scene. People acting like its wrong....like they don't ever take a shit! hahaha!

[srandallthomas]

@creamofbeats Thanks, I agree. By the way, I did upgrade to the Nikon D5000.

[Macinabit]

@creamofbeats Very true, I have a sony hvr-z1e and is a semi pro camera which TV channels use a lot these days, I also have a Canon HF 200 which givems better image quality but you can't walk into film a wedding with it, people expect to see something big and amazing on your shoulder with lights and buttons all over it!! They don't know what the end results can turn out like using a much smaller hand held Canon jajaj!!

[jad9594]

I love it.... let the skill shine !

BTW is that toilet paper ... that is "crazy" ... but I like it.

[spystyle]

Is that Michelle Obama ?

[srandallthomas]

@spystyle Yea sure, whatever.

[Vanleuchten]

@srandallthomas good job, you didn't feed the troll lol

[srandallthomas]

@TheAmazingShua What's wrong with you people?

You make photographs of anyone anywhere doing or not doing anything, there are no rules.

[srandallthomas]

@TheAmazingShua What the fuck does morals have to do with it. It's photography you idiot.

[srandallthomas]

@TheAmazingShua Apparently there's something you are having a difficult time understanding. That is that photography is about capturing what is, as opposed originating what is.

Again, where in there does morals come in? Will you argue that the tree didn't fall because you didn't hear it or see it?

[srandallthomas]

@TheAmazingShua LOL....I see. You are an idiot. But let me help you with this. There is nothing, absolutely nothing, that can't be photographed and there are legitimate reasons for photographing anything, including someone on the toilet. (By-the-way, she wasn't using the toilet.)

[srandallthomas]

@TheAmazingShua LOL.....I love it. Thanks for that one.

[chillback00]

@TheAmazingShua dont forget to take your medication.

[chillback00]

@TheAmazingShua make sure you take your medication everyday.

[paintbasstard]

@TheAmazingShua I will agree that the US has very little moral values left but you shouldn't be talking because the UK is just as bad. Where the hell did morals come from with this? In this case it's ART! Not PORN! Do you honestly think she was taking a shit?? And please don't say that you think a tree hasn't fallen just because you didn't see it or hear it. Do you also think the world is flat and the earth is the center of the universe? This is a photography video, not a religious video.

[srandallthomas]

@TheAmazingShua Additionally, any talk of "Morals" or "Values" in these United States is total rhetoric, in other words Bull Shit.

[paintbasstard]

@srandallthomas Great video! Very impressed, and with a D40 no less!!

Don't let that freak on stilts get you down. (TheAmazingShua)

[M3EVOpower]

hahahah loose the one where she is taking a shit - other than that its good

[hidri86]

Great work mate I like it but I can see that u need one more flashgun as on all of your pic the model's shawdow was realy strong on the background. Or Try to bounce it with a reflecter. N good luck

[spystyle]

@hidri86

I think that was intentional, strong dramatic light

[NixxerJixxerWixxer]

the 'shittin' pic was great, twas done with taste

[dragnarxx]

nice, i will stay with my d40 i think..

What is this music ?

[dragnarxx]

watch?v=4uMDFzC2LfM

hello, i can't understand why people are buying expensive camera's like D90, D300s, or even d5000 why?

Camera can't do good picture for you.

YOU MAKE PHOTOS

your video is awesome ;) u show this band of loosers how to make photos.

I must buy sb600 and hmm nikkor 1.8 50af-s (not very expensive) but i must gather the money first :P

look at MY photos ;) my video => (cheap nikon D40)

watch?v=4uMDFzC2LfM

watch?v=4uMDFzC2LfM

[mrblink1823]

i hope that wasnt ur mum u were shooting lol...anyways, last one was best

[john4kc]

Great work with this equipment.

[matpringle]

Great shots, they look very pro. The Nikon D40 is a superb little camera.

[ElenaSi3]

Great pictures. Liked it ;)

[timpatrace]

Looks great!

[nyong2x]

thankssssssssssss! i loveeeeeee my d40!

[MadArtStudio]

Nice pictures u do have skills, i have been thinking of buing the sb-400 and it seems to do it´s job

[Donblast09]

The toilet pic threw me off lols. Awesome shoot!

[AllAmericanGuy01]

Awesome point at the end!

Not only that, but the high end cameras cause for high end equipment...In the long wrong...They all do the same thing; take photos.

[AllAmericanGuy01]

*correction, I meant to say in the long run.

[megatop412]

Man, you're only using ONE SB-400??? Those are beautiful portraits, nice job dude

[benthebug]

Can i get her number? hahaha!

[poolboyinla]

Nice job. I use a Nikon D40 too.

[mykemas]

the toilet pic is awesome!!

[21Kobe12]

Wow, this really shows what you can do with an "consumer" nikon! Thx !!!! Really great 10* ;)

[RampaMcKvak]

So true. Thank you for a great video.

[megatop412]

"Stay within your budget". I like it. Also nice use of shadows

[KnicL]

Wow, I'm inspired by your shots ! I have a limited budget so will be buying the D40 kit and SB-400 as my set, I'll see what I can do without the extra flash. Thanks!