Kelly 1
by LVicari

Comment by LVicari:
Paul, this is not a composite. SAme location as this portrait

The lighting setup for Kelly 1, 2 softboxes, 1 directly above and one directly below on the ground facing up for fill.The back ground was underexposed. Here is another similar style


Here are the rest from the series. All natural light

Kelly 1
by LVicari

Comment by Paul:
I feel like I want to ask if this is a composite but given the lengths I know you go to get shots, I bet it isn't.

I do have mixed feelings about it, the scene could be so rich in drama but the flat light has given something quite different. I can see how there would be a role for this type shot and it is certainly very portrait focus, which of course is the whole point of the image.

Musing over...

Alinka
by LVicari

Comment by Maggye:
hmmm, I'm guessing two hair lights, bg light and main light camera left

Kelly 1
by LVicari

Comment by Maggye:
wow! I really like this, great exposure on that white dress. If you don't mind, can you share your lighting set up for this picture?

Kelly 1
by LVicari

Comment by TrollMan:
Another great portrait. I particularly like the pose and expression which speaks self confidence.

Alinka
by LVicari

Comment by TrollMan:
Simply stunning portrait. I love B/W's when they work, and this one defintely does.

Kelly 1
by LVicari

Comment by Denise:
beautiful portrait, I love how you incooporate the water / ocean into your shots

Alinka
by LVicari

Comment by photokariangel:
awesome lighting, would love to see the setup for this. Great work

Alinka
by LVicari

Comment by Paul:
That's some tricky light balancing to get right. Very well done.

Alinka
by LVicari

Comment by Denise:
great portrait, B&W works well here, thanks for the comment you left, I tried it and love the results