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| 01/28/2007 12:56:48 AM |
Practice With New Lightingby TCGuruComment: Originally posted by Louis:
You already know that the focus is off, I'd say on both. Focusing on your eyes is always a winner with portraits like these. The light in #1 is good, though I'm personally not crazy about the low angle.
I had a short tripod... I am waiting on a taller one... good point, I will keep the angle in mind when shooting in the future!
I don't think you have a shadow problem under your chin in #1.
good to know... maybe it was the focus being on my middle rather than my eyes?
The bigger issue is focus, and, for me, the unflattering angle. There is a small hotspot on your forehead in #1.
good eye! I missed that!
Am I reading correctly that you used FIVE lights in #1?
yes, five... too much?
That seems like way too much to me somehow (not that I have tons of experience though). I know that many portrait pros will bring exactly one light, with an umbrella, to a session with a client, with stunning results.
Duly noted, I will practice with 1 for a couple days :)
I have three 800w flash units, but rarely use all three, and generally use only one with either a softbox or umbrella. I also think I understand the desired effect for #2, but the focus is simply too poor to tell for sure.
It is really really bad isn't it... I moved the camera after focusing (silly me)
A side-lit effect keeping the middle of the face in shadow... if it can be pulled off, it's a neat effect that really adds drama to a portrait. Keep going for that, I think it'd turn out great.
that was exactly it... I will use this SP to work on it! :D
By the way, you give the wattage of your lights but not the brand... it'd help to know exactly what lights you work with.
I use GE lights... some are clear, some are flouresced I thought about changing them all to clear 200w 3500l bulbs but I am nervous to change anything LOL is the brand OK?
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Thanks Louis! |
| 01/28/2007 12:45:41 AM |
Day 1by TG73Comment: wow that shirt is really blue!!! The blur is distracting but if you don't got time, you don't got time right? LOL ;) |
| 01/28/2007 12:37:14 AM |
Self Portraitby GueDesignsComment: DANG! I missed a lot of pictures here at the beginning... not sure why that happened... ? ANYWAY, I love this look and the super tight crop, makes the viewer look at your "serious face" :) |
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| 01/28/2007 12:35:32 AM |
A Tributeby MeGoobieComment: Now that I have seen you with short hair, this makes more sense ;) Love the look! |
| 01/28/2007 12:33:47 AM |
Disasterby escapetoozComment: HAHAHA This looks like one of my family reunions! All of the fighting, smokers, and prim, proper ladies LOLOLOL good one! |
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| 01/28/2007 12:29:45 AM |
day one - expectationby nixterComment: I was skipping back through everything and found this! HOW did I miss it????!!! This is sexy as all get out! |
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| 01/28/2007 12:19:58 AM |
Practice With New Lightingby TCGuruComment: Originally posted by DianeS:
Hmmm... I suck at giving advice on this kind of stuff :) I'd say you're on the right track, just keep experimenting. I usually have one light that's directly on the face and one coming from the side.
I can see the effect you're going for on the 2nd pic, and I like the shape of the light on the sides of your face. Maybe try making the shadows more dramatic and contrasty? |
I will try the light directly on the face... should it be right behind the camera or just wherever I am facing?
I will do the harsher shadows... drama is good! Thank you! |
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