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12/16/2004 09:28:41 PM · #1 |
I was planning to do a photo shoot for a friend who needs a headshot for her acting resume. I just went out this morning and bought a light stand with a boom, a 60" umbrella, a Vivitar 283 flash, and an optical slave trigger.
It works great!! I have the Vivitar flash behind a white plastic tablecloth as the backdrop, and my SB800 with an umbrella off the the camera's left slightly. I'm using a silver card on the camera's right and a white card below the frame to try to fill in the shadows a little.
Here's one of my favorite shots from the shoot. The actual 'headshot' we had to go with was pretty good, but I like this one the best. The hardest part with the headshot was getting a natural smile, it always seemed forced.
What do you think of it? Thanks for any comments! |
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12/16/2004 09:32:27 PM · #2 |
| Very nice work. The only thing I don't care for is the crop. I would either take it in closer (up on the bottom end about 20%) or go wider, so we can see where her arms are resting as well as some more above her. This particular crop feels a little awkward to me. But, 'tis only my opinion. Again, nice work. |
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12/16/2004 09:43:27 PM · #3 |
I agree with vontom about the crop. The lighting looks great; it's very even throughout. I like her expression and pose. You did a great job!
Message edited by author 2004-12-16 21:44:43. |
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12/16/2004 09:44:29 PM · #4 |
I think this shot is somewhat unflattering. When you do anything with the hands on the face, tell them to 'do it naturally, then take away all the pressure' This way you can avoid stretching the skin.
The problem with smiles is that some people have terrible smiles. What I try and do is throw some random word that they are not expecting. Most people [me included] think 'cheese' is lame. Try something else like, 'pickles'. Sometimes I just act like they are my best friend and say 'give me a smile' when it looks weird or they look uncomfortable I say 'come on, that's not it. Let me see it' I don't think it's so much what you say as how you say it. Sometimes all they need is a little anicdote [funny pointless story]. Sometimes you have to play the devil's advocate and just get a smirk, or a not so angry straight face. Serious shots are better than terrible smiles.
Joe.
PS.. Great lighting.
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