In Part 4, we were left facing the subject, we had tested the light and had to determine the difference between the foreground and background intensity. You also had to decide how much of the principal subject was going to be lit.
Now that you have done your test shots and are satisfied with how it looks, you can commence shooting with this very simple lighting set up. Read More
A very important aspect of choosing which part of the subject shall be hit by which type of light source is something I consider very closely when doing a selective lighting exercise in my shoots - Part 5 of the series Read More
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In this section, we will discuss the importance of scale. Read More
Here is a suggestion for a harder more contrasted light. Imagine you have your window open and the light is streaming in to the room. Now this will apply to direct sunlight and overcast conditions. The rendition will differ, but the technique is similar. Read More
Now that you have your light set up for the model and the reflection of the object on the background, it is time to determine the ambiance your wish to create. If you are looking for a more "Cinema Noir" look you may wish to isolate the foreground from the background by increasing the out put of the flash on the subject and letting the background go darker by another 1 to 2 stops. Read More
Here is my new lighting tip about lighting your next fashion shoot -
Continuous Light vs Flash Lighting in Fashion Photography Read More
One Post Production Technique to add Dimension to Your Flat Photos. Read More