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 01/21/2007 01:19:15 AM · #1
I had this shoot today with one of my favorite models -

here's a shot

//democard.com/photo/jessica_water.jpg

I'm concerned about the umbrella reflections in the eyes. Any post ideas on how to get them out of there? Do I need to worry about it? Sometimes I'm hypersensitive about my work - knowwhatImean?

In future shoots, short of buying some soft boxes, is there a way to shoot around this?

Thanks,
 01/21/2007 01:31:33 AM · #2
I normally avoid them but in this shot I loved it and had it printed in a 12" x 18". It looks great.


01/21/2007 01:32:24 AM · #3
Nice shot. And personally I don't mind the umbrella shaped catch lights.

You could if you want just paint more regular (maybe octagon) shaped catch lights over them.

But, personally, I think these have a starry look to them.
 01/21/2007 01:32:40 AM · #4
Originally posted by digitalknight:
I had this shoot today with one of my favorite models -

here's a shot

//democard.com/photo/jessica_water.jpg

I'm concerned about the umbrella reflections in the eyes. Any post ideas on how to get them out of there? Do I need to worry about it? Sometimes I'm hypersensitive about my work - knowwhatImean?

In future shoots, short of buying some soft boxes, is there a way to shoot around this?

Thanks,


I don't think you need to worry.

They do make square umbrellas.

You could set up a rectangular card and then bounce the flash off of it too.
 01/21/2007 01:39:32 AM · #5
Doug,
Did you shoot through the umbrella or reflect from inside? I like the shot, well done
 01/21/2007 02:53:44 AM · #6
I don't think they're explicitly visible as umbrellas unless you know what you're looking for. They add a unique starry catch light which is actually quite appealing, though maybe not for every shot.
 01/21/2007 03:21:14 AM · #7
Originally posted by PhantomEWO:
Doug,
Did you shoot through the umbrella or reflect from inside? I like the shot, well done


Sure looks like he shot through the umbrella. Light reflected from an umbrella wouldn't typically show such strong ribbing, if I recall correctly from when I used to use them.

R.
01/21/2007 06:38:55 AM · #8
I don't mind the reflection, it's quite subtle. I do mind the soft hairs on het upperlip ( tiny moustache) That can easily be fixed though :-)
 01/21/2007 10:08:51 AM · #9
I agree, If the light was bounced off the umbrella the reflection wouldn't show up near as much if at all.

I like the photo posted here The sparkle effect from the umbrella draws attention to her eyes.

Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by PhantomEWO:
Doug,
Did you shoot through the umbrella or reflect from inside? I like the shot, well done


Sure looks like he shot through the umbrella. Light reflected from an umbrella wouldn't typically show such strong ribbing, if I recall correctly from when I used to use them.

R.

01/21/2007 01:32:34 PM · #10
Originally posted by PhantomEWO:
Doug,
Did you shoot through the umbrella or reflect from inside? I like the shot, well done


It was a bounce - with a warm filter on it to counter all the blue spilling from the background light. Looks like I tricked y'all. :-)

Message edited by author 2007-01-21 13:33:41.
 01/21/2007 02:30:05 PM · #11
As a side note, you might want to desat the yellow channel just a bit on her teeth.
01/25/2007 02:44:44 PM · #12
I agree. Let's lose the lip fuzz and whiten my teeth :-) I'm proud of you for resisting the urge to photoshop my imperfections...although those are two I wouldn't be opposed to! But I love the umbrella-shaped catchlight. And that lighting...you rocked it!
 01/25/2007 02:51:49 PM · #13
I have an umbrella that can be easily converted to round or square, I like it because it gives me more flexibility.

Another option would be to shoot with a ring light instead.

I think the starry catches look fine though. if anything I would have move the light to the right a bit more to light up her chin a bit more. That also would have centered the catch lights over her eyes a bit more.
 01/25/2007 03:08:34 PM · #14
i think i like the sparkle in my eye ;-)
01/25/2007 03:30:21 PM · #15
The stray hair should go too. Otherwise as above... umbrella stars are OK with me.
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