November 2006 Studio Photo Gallery by Richard Calmes at pbase.com

November 2006 Studio

These dancers are presented courtesy of the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre (GBT). GBT was founded in 1977 and consists of a non-profit school and a performing company located in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA. http://www.gwinnettballet.org/

Many people have asked me technical questions so here is my setup: For this shoot I used my Canon 5D set at ISO 125 and my Canon 70-200 f2.8L lens. I used Norman monolights and a combination of soft boxes and spectral diffusers depending on the shot. The lights have a speed of 1/1200 sec so they will stop most of the movement on the jumps. My camera feeds a laptop with a great screen so the RAW shots go directly to Adobe Photoshop Bridge where I evaluate them immediately and make adjustments to lighting etc.

If you think this gallery has merit, vote so others may see it

Whitney Sue Jones	Whitney Sue and BJ	Nicole Ranieri	Garet Erwin
Sabrina Sandoval	Garet Erwin	Jody Blevins	Whitney Sue and BJ
Nicole Ranieri	Whitney Sue and BJ	Sabrina Sandoval	Whitney Sue and BJ
Whitney Sue and BJ	Sabrina Sandoval	Nicole Ranieri	Garet Erwin
Whitney Sue and BJ	Garet Erwin	Whitney Sue and BJ	Nicole Ranieri
Sabrina Sandoval	Whitney Sue Jones	Garet Erwin	Garet Erwin
Whitney Sue Jones	Garet Erwin	Whitney Sue Jones	Garet Erwin
Thom Demonstrates	Thom Jumps Into The Picture	Lisa Demonstrates	Lisa Applies Garet's Makeup

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andres25		09-Dec-2013 16:21
Wonderful pics! Best regards from Spain http://www.photoshop-designs.com/

Pat McDonald		03-Mar-2012 10:10
Beautiful work …

Guest		01-Aug-2009 15:45
Beautiful exposures Richard, such beautiful Artists! so well captured! Vote.

ROBERTA LYN MONTALBANO		08-May-2009 14:00
THE LIGHTING ON THESE IS EXCELLENT WORK. WHITMEY SUE JONES BEAUTIFUL ANDLOVLE OUTSTAMING GALLERY. MAY-8-2009

ROBERTA LYN MONTALBANO		08-May-2009 14:00
THE LIGHTING ON THESE IS EXCELLENT WORK. WHITMEY SUE JONES BEAUTIFUL ANDLOVLE OUTSTAMING GALLERY. MAY-8-2009

shiva		01-Feb-2009 10:29
GOSH THESE PHOTOS R GREAT!

Barry Ailetcher		01-Sep-2008 14:29
Outstanding Gallery

Luis T Castro Perez		02-Aug-2008 20:16
I love the Fish that did Whitney Sue

Guest		30-Dec-2007 00:57
Wow, these are amazing!

Guest		21-Dec-2007 10:28
these photos are amazing

Guest		02-Dec-2007 21:12
Wonderful picture vote

Guest		20-Nov-2007 23:44
beautiful pics!

Guest		02-Oct-2007 11:45
Excellent set of photos

Guest		09-Sep-2007 06:07
These are great photos. Starting from 2005 and moving forward you can really see the dancer's progress as both dancers and models. Really fantastic dancers for so young.

Dmitri Markine		13-Jul-2007 07:38
beautiful pictures!!.Great effects -------------------------------------------- Dmitri Markine Toronto Wedding Photographer http://dmitrimarkine.com

Guest		26-Jun-2007 16:19
Nice shots. Great!

Guest		10-May-2007 19:50
I'm speechless! Outstanding shots and thanks for sharing how you have taken the shot. I like so much how the effect of shot was done. My big applause and vote. :)

Guest		10-May-2007 14:35
Excellent gallery Richard! V.

Ron Wright		27-Mar-2007 22:12
Amazing, astounding, stunning, incredibly beautiful, truly artisitic. And of course, voted. You are an artist of the highest caliber, Richard.

HuangLei		14-Mar-2007 04:24
Exellent Work ! well impressed by the stage's live light effect!

Janeris Photography		06-Mar-2007 18:25
You are awesome!

jlB		04-Mar-2007 10:13
Fabulous ...

Matylda Lempel-Chareza Photography		28-Feb-2007 16:59
creme de la creme !VOTE

yoram shpirer		26-Feb-2007 21:14
Beautiful gallery....I love every shot which is well captured. V

southernshots99		22-Feb-2007 13:47
This is an outstanding gallery of talent. Not only are the dancers gifted artist, so is the photographer. So well composed. A defintely work of excellence! Big Vote!! Niecy

Phil Orgeron		01-Feb-2007 04:16
What a pleasure to view!! And thanks so much for sharing the set up. Phil

PauloCGama		30-Jan-2007 15:12
áwesome gallery! thanks for sharing. cheers

xnir		19-Jan-2007 20:32
Richard, Superb work! V

Guest		17-Jan-2007 13:55
Whole gallery inspires awe and wonder! Great shots and fine folk who do this. Voted

Guest		14-Jan-2007 18:16
beautiful gallery.. Cheers!!

Jean-Marc Thiebaud		14-Jan-2007 11:50
I cannot stand up to come back here from times to times. One of the best galleries on PBase ever!!!

Dmitry Zamorin		08-Jan-2007 06:32
Superb gallery!!! Very artistic and absolutely perfect in a technique!

Guest		06-Jan-2007 00:12
Extremely captivating gallery. Loved these! v

dawn		03-Jan-2007 03:39
beautifully done dance shots with some very accomplished performers!

olivia barrera		29-Dec-2006 01:05
amazing.

Anna Pagnacco		28-Dec-2006 20:16
One can get lost among your wonderful galleries full with splendid images....This gallery one is no exception! Excellent work........... !( V ) Anna

Guest		25-Dec-2006 07:27
Magnificent gallery. Outstanding work! Vote!

Stephen Cromer		18-Dec-2006 11:34
Voted!

The Suburban Hippie		17-Dec-2006 00:27
Absolutely stunning work!

Richard Cobby		16-Dec-2006 16:57
As always you make all your shots seem so easy which I well know are not. You are an expert in timing, framing and classical colour harmony. Absoultly brilliant work and deservs to a top gallery for a very long time. All the best - Richard (Thanks also for your kind reply)

Guest		12-Dec-2006 14:18
Ya me gustaría tomar lecciones de ti. Todas son perfectas. Muy buena iluminación.

Guest		07-Dec-2006 23:30
Excellent shot.

Guest		07-Dec-2006 00:43
Richard, I LOVE your your dance photos. I think you are great photographer and Whitney Sue is stunning. She is such a beautiful subject. Your Gallery is definitely on my Favorites list. My friend and I shoot for a local dance studio, so I know how hard it is to get most of these photos.

Guest		06-Dec-2006 23:56
How do you do it ? All your photographies and galleries are such an inspiration. Your pictures are beyond "perfect" and "superb", etc. Only a very gifted artist can take photographies like these ! Espen.

Fernando Avila		05-Dec-2006 19:14
Impossible to add anything new. Simply perfect!

Patrick from New York City		04-Dec-2006 23:35
Absolutely superb! Than you so very much! God bless!

Guest		03-Dec-2006 15:57
Beyond great, I love this gallery.

kevin		01-Dec-2006 12:16
very beauty

Guest		30-Nov-2006 07:47
Absolutely amazing gallery!!! Voted!

aliusvetus		30-Nov-2006 02:45
Yes , surely it has merit... A "Pro" exhibition. Thanks for sharing your skills and the usefull technical details.

VIJI		29-Nov-2006 15:08
GREAT JUST GREAT

Guest		29-Nov-2006 15:06
GREAT! REALLY GREAT!!!

Guest		29-Nov-2006 15:02
Fabulous gallery! All your dance shots are wonderful. Thank you for sharing your techniques! Voted

Guest		29-Nov-2006 11:37
My respect! Super!

Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik		29-Nov-2006 08:41
Hi Richard, another gallery filled with stunning and lovely images. True talent here! VOTE

Jolene Bean		29-Nov-2006 02:30
Your dance galleries are always beautiful. Thanks for sharing your technical information.

Zane Paxton		29-Nov-2006 02:00
To add to the long, long list of comments; Superb in every way! Bravo!

james morgan		28-Nov-2006 22:07
completely overwhelmed by by the artistry and technical quality of images these images are stunning and i could go on.

Naturephoto Monique		28-Nov-2006 18:58
You are a great photographer, my compliments!

Sara Gandoor		28-Nov-2006 14:17
Superb work Richard, I am amazed.

Martha Albuquerque		28-Nov-2006 00:49
Brillant! ~V~

marie-jose wolff		27-Nov-2006 23:02
sublime gallery !

anthony legg		27-Nov-2006 21:30
This is an amazing gallery. Absolutely beautiful work.....great control of your images.

arminb		27-Nov-2006 13:20
splendid, as always :o)

Bruna K.		27-Nov-2006 09:20
You the six best of the best. Your photos are always exceptional. It compliments, Brunak.Thank for yours visite.

Dominic Cantin		27-Nov-2006 05:56
Great gallery Richard ! It's so poetic ! Bravo to these dancers ! Dominic :)

Dan Chusid		27-Nov-2006 00:32
Nicely caught and love the lighting used.

Kathy Pilgrim		26-Nov-2006 20:29
Your an amazing photographer! Voted

Guest		26-Nov-2006 19:32
Delightful images vote

Ali Majdfar		26-Nov-2006 18:46
You deserve to have the first popular gallery in PBASE, Excellent work. (V)

Mary		26-Nov-2006 10:48
Wonderful shoots! Graceful and dynamic, moments stucked in the air!

lorand		25-Nov-2006 22:41
Stunning gallery. You are a very talented!!!

123		25-Nov-2006 20:04
Richard you are a wonderful photographer as this pictures attest. Beautiful shots, beautiful light, and consistent. Very impressive. Love it.

Guest		25-Nov-2006 16:29
Excellent Photos... And Galleries.. http://www.pbase.com/nigwel

Salah El-Sadek		25-Nov-2006 15:22
Simply I admire and love your talented work, I keep visiting, learning and enjoying your fabelous work.. Thanks for sharing..

John W. MacDonald		25-Nov-2006 02:50
just stumbled onto your gallery...glad I did. splendid shots.

Steve Highfield		24-Nov-2006 23:42
Had to come back again to see these Richard. Can't get them out of my mind because they are so right!!! Also, many thanks for the technical explanation of your setup as described here. (V)

Linda Willets		24-Nov-2006 23:34
wonderful gallery

Guest		24-Nov-2006 21:18
I am constantly amazed by these galleries Richard. Everytime I see one I think it can't be repeated or improved...and then you bring out the next...

Guest		24-Nov-2006 19:55
tres belle galerie.bravo

Randy Vallance		24-Nov-2006 18:22
I'm speechless! Love your work...

Jean D		24-Nov-2006 15:35
Richard, congratulations of this gallery being "numero uno" in the current Popular Galleries" series. If I could vote again, I would! As I said in my Nov 17 remark, and I quote "Without any hesitation whatsoever, this is photography at it's best!".

Liz Bickel		24-Nov-2006 14:16
A gorgeous gallery! Super work.

tglass		24-Nov-2006 02:45
Yes, this gallery has merit!

Phil		23-Nov-2006 22:58
one of the best galleries on pbase, congrats -v-

Rukhsana Ahmed		23-Nov-2006 22:58
really nice set of pictures wonderful gallery:-)

Guest		23-Nov-2006 22:50
Another terrific gallery, well deserved making popular galleries...v

Damon Lynch		23-Nov-2006 22:24
This looks like a lot of work ;-) Excellent!

Henrik Andersen		23-Nov-2006 17:45
Amazing gallery - you are a very talented photographer! voted

Paco L�pez		23-Nov-2006 07:27
Wonderful shots! Fantastic again, Richard !

Guest		22-Nov-2006 23:15
hello Richard, excellent works.....thanks for the technical info. show us more!

Marc Demoulin		22-Nov-2006 20:57
Richard, sublime as usual!! Vote. Regards. Marc

Tracy Howell		22-Nov-2006 19:44
P.S Voted.

Tracy Howell		22-Nov-2006 19:44
This is a fabulous gallerie...Really really lovely work!.

Dan Ng		22-Nov-2006 17:56
Simply stunning gallery!! Each image artistically composed, exquisite lighting, unique dance moves, beautiful dancers, precision timing and soft subtle colors...you have them all. Even the thumbnail page is well done. V!!!

Nicki Thurgar		22-Nov-2006 17:46
Beautifully shot, breathtaking work! ~V~

JOSE MATA		22-Nov-2006 16:45
SIMPLEMENTE EL MEJOR !!!!! MI VOTO PARA EL PRIMER LUGAR

Marcia Colelli		22-Nov-2006 16:31
This is a wonderful gallery, such perfect timing and lighting. Vote

Guest		22-Nov-2006 16:27
Sencillamente GENIAL !!!

Hans Novak		22-Nov-2006 16:10
EXCELLENTE GALLERIE ! GREAT WORK ! Hans - Vienna

Tom Briggs		22-Nov-2006 15:45
Terrific gallery ... voted

Guest		22-Nov-2006 15:36
Another excellent gallery. v.

Ernst van Loon		22-Nov-2006 15:30
What else can I say here without repeating all commenters before me... Excellent photography of a beautiful and difficult subject! Thanks for sharing these and your other ballet series! You're in my favourites, voted.

monica memoli		22-Nov-2006 14:44
Beautiful.v

velvet62		22-Nov-2006 13:06
very stilfull gallery

type		22-Nov-2006 13:03
You've perfected a distinctive and winning style, here, Richard. Congrats.

cfrederick		22-Nov-2006 12:39
Fabulous Dance Photos!

Gervan		22-Nov-2006 11:55
A gallery of extraordinary beauty. Congrats for the number one rating in the pbase popular galleries. Voted!!!

Guest		22-Nov-2006 08:05
Ok..........What can I say???? You blow us away with this beauty and talent. You should make a movie! You would certainly win the Oscar! Love it all! HugeVote!

Julie Bird		22-Nov-2006 03:32
Richard, this gallery is breathtakingly beautiful. Thanks for your technical notes. Voted.

Steve Highfield		21-Nov-2006 22:28
Masterfully accomplished, exceptionally beautiful work Richard. (VOTED) and well deserved.

Guest		21-Nov-2006 13:16
Gorgeous!

henrywong		21-Nov-2006 07:48
Another new gallery, Wonderful work Richard! Big vote!

Guest		21-Nov-2006 02:59
great job in the set up and lightings, richard. very nice effects you have achieved. the movement captured are amazing. just wish for a little bit more room for the cropping. i can't help to have a feeling that the dancers are being trapped. anyway, excellent works. i enjoy very much. thanks for sharing. cheers, norman.

Nestor Derkach		20-Nov-2006 23:31
Your images define perfection , and you do not settle for less. The number of jumps that were done surely clarifies my point about your perfection !!! A sincere vote for this splendid gallery.

Guest		20-Nov-2006 22:48
Wow....What a rare opportunity....To have world class dance subjects and someone who knows how to capture them in the same room....stunning.

Eric Pouhier		20-Nov-2006 21:02
Bravo Richard, this is truly exceptional !

Tim Rucci		20-Nov-2006 19:27
Your lighting techinque is nothing short of amazing, Richard. I can't even get lighting this good in my dreams. And of course, the quality of the photos is every bit as good as your lighting setup. I would love to be able to learn from you on this. Best regards ~Tim

Gil Azouri		20-Nov-2006 19:18
Magnificent and inspiring work! V

Prashant kollipara		20-Nov-2006 19:12
GREAT Pictures. I do dance photography a lot, but this is something different. GREAT WORK.

Guest		20-Nov-2006 18:19
Wow, very impressive gallery

Linda Matta		20-Nov-2006 16:54
Beautiful pictures Richard. Absolutely gorgeous!

Guest		20-Nov-2006 15:09
Fantastic pictures Richard. Cant find words to describe them and do justice to the gallery

kyoung kim photography		20-Nov-2006 08:03
Absolutely stunning gallery Richard!!! Great work.~V

Bob Behm		20-Nov-2006 05:58
One of my goals is to photograph professional dancers. You have my vote.

Guest		20-Nov-2006 03:42
Splendid work... Congratulations...

Chris Lusher		20-Nov-2006 03:31
Completely brilliant Richard. The dancers must be delighted. I admire the openness and frankness with which you describe how you get each shot, and the subtlely of the lighting on their skin is sublime. Congratulations. I think the shot of Whitney Sue Jones is among the best of any i have seen on pbase.

Narelle Power		20-Nov-2006 03:01
This gallery is amazing, and has more than 'just merit' !!!!! Voted, and I will be coming back to see more. Gorgeous !!! :)

Guest		20-Nov-2006 02:01
Your work is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it. :)

Tom Heim		20-Nov-2006 01:42
Another masterful gallery beautifully executed. Really fine work, Richard! Vote

Paige Havens		19-Nov-2006 23:46
God has truly blessed you with wonderful talent. Thank you for continuing to share it with the world through your website Richard!

Mertxe Pasamontes		19-Nov-2006 20:44
Incredible¡¡¡ Voted¡¡¡¡

Hans Meerbeek		19-Nov-2006 17:07
Excellent piece of art, Richard!

Manfred Bachmann		19-Nov-2006 17:01
Fantastic work!

Buz Kiefer		19-Nov-2006 15:33
The way you combine these graceful athletes with your beautiful lighting and perfect timing always produces eye pleasing and exceptional photographs. Always lovely. Vote.

JB		19-Nov-2006 13:52
Perfectly executed. GMV.

Bill Harris		19-Nov-2006 10:20
Immaculat and brilliant as usual. V.

Guest		19-Nov-2006 08:16
Wonderful work, Richard - voted.

Barbara Read and Fred Schaad		19-Nov-2006 03:37
Superb craftmanship! V

Petros Labrakos		18-Nov-2006 23:18
no words... SUBLIME gallery! Thanks for sharing (V)

wildoat		18-Nov-2006 22:31
Beautiful photography, amazing dancers, thanks for sharing

Pedro Lib�rio		18-Nov-2006 20:23
always impressive, it is pure pleasure to the eyes of people who enjoy photos and beauty!!! fantastic, as always!!! regards.

shatterbug		18-Nov-2006 17:15
Excellent gallery, Richard! I think my favorite of your studio series so far...it just keeps getting better :-) The lighting on these is exceptional! Vote.

Guest		18-Nov-2006 16:09
awesome set richard!

Peg O'Brien		18-Nov-2006 15:36
Again, incredible, Richard! These are dynamic and just beautifully done! I look forward to this gallery rising to the top. It should. Big vote.

Roozbeh Shivayi		18-Nov-2006 14:24
Really nice and impressive collection, Thanks

Manuel Libres Librodo Jr.		18-Nov-2006 14:22
You never cease to amaze. Congrats to yet another amazing gallery. V

AL		18-Nov-2006 09:18
Another wonderful gallery, uniquely your style. Beautiful setting and dancers, never failing to present us with graceful amazing movement and form. Voted.

Clara		18-Nov-2006 04:18
These are all FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!

Guest		18-Nov-2006 03:15
Richard this gallery, exceeds somewhat into greatness of original style and improvement,This is breathtaking work,congratulations. Robert Woolrich a Massive Megga Vote.

Guest		18-Nov-2006 02:42
Excellent set of phots, Richard. I really enjoy this gallery and really impressed by your work. Vote!

Guest		17-Nov-2006 22:13
Your work is a source of inspiration, the images are so captivating, I hope you will find many more opportunities to keep the shutter release of your camera busy. Definitely a vote!

Lu�s Pereira		17-Nov-2006 21:59
Excellent work Richard! v.

Eric Carr�re		17-Nov-2006 21:59
Excellent Richard ( as usual ), Gmv.

Guest		17-Nov-2006 21:38
me encanta

EApril		17-Nov-2006 20:44
I'm in love with your work Mr. Clames, but I don't know how to vote. These are some of the best ballet shots I've seen. I especially love all of your class and rehearsal footage; you really capture that feeling of what it's like dancing in the studio. When I look at your galleries it inspires me and makes me ready and eager to go to my own ballet classes.

Emily		17-Nov-2006 18:49
so cool! i love all of these

Galina Stepanova		17-Nov-2006 18:16
This gallery is great, full of beauty, perfect shapes, movement and photographers talent.

MikeD. (England)		17-Nov-2006 18:05
Excellent work - thank you.

Guest		17-Nov-2006 18:02
Another incredible gallery you're putting together Richard. You truely are without equal in this domain. Gmv

Guest		17-Nov-2006 17:12
Haven't missed a beat Richard. Great as usual. Nutcracker coming soon?

Guest		17-Nov-2006 16:52
Voted..

Maria W		17-Nov-2006 16:09
There's no ballet photos like yours. They never fail to amaze me.

Pauline		17-Nov-2006 05:56
But of course I voted Richard! Beautiful photography! You never cease to amaze me!!

Jean D		17-Nov-2006 02:20
This gallery is the creme of the creme, Richard! I commend you for your technique, style and professionalism ! Without any hesitation whatsoever, this is photography at it's best! GMV.

Kees Terberg		17-Nov-2006 00:39
Hehehe, you make me smile with the comment: "If you think this gallery has merit, vote so others may see it". The question is not will others see it but... how long will it be before it is the No 1! The three submitted so far are tecnically sublime. I cannot see if the shots were edited or not which indicates perfect craftmanship. The backlight is perfect for the shots and the overall studio lighting has been beautifully controlled. You have definitely mastered the techniques involved.

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