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10/19/2005 01:12:00 AM · #26 |
Originally posted by Pedro:
Originally posted by EddyG:
Well, in my opinion such an approach results in very flat lighting. Personally, I don't like portraits with flat lighting... it's the type of lighting you get from using on-camera flash... you don't get any sense of the shape of face, you don't get any detail in the skin, etc.
Do you see what I'm talking about? Traditional portrait lighting results in much more "three dimensionality". But if you like the "flat" look, by all means, go for it. Just my 2¢! |
I dunno...THIS GUY seems to make it work for him... ;) |
That's funny ... I was, in fact, copying *his* lighting method when I took these pictures. (his website has a little video that demonstrates his lighting technique)
Message edited by author 2005-10-19 01:12:56.
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10/19/2005 01:12:03 AM · #27 |
 This is the only one of my wifes friends that enjoys being photographed. Looking forward to a real session.
 this is my sons girl. I know it's noisey, but I like it anyway. |
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10/19/2005 01:29:21 AM · #28 |
Originally posted by dwterry:
That's funny ... I was, in fact, copying *his* lighting method when I took these pictures. (his website has a little video that demonstrates his lighting technique) |
I figured as much. :) Kevyn Major Howard is pretty much the reason I got hooked on portrait photography. To me the ability to shoot in natural light is far more appealing and real than the stale and often cheesy studio setups. Of course there's tons of great studio work out there, but for the average schmoe who doesn't have tens of thousands of dollars worth of gear, judicious use of a $100 reflector produces some phenomenal results. |
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10/19/2005 01:33:48 AM · #29 |
| geez. you guyx are making me feel guilty. I go for a 2nd interview tomorrow for a position as portrait photography for the largest studio in the area. Does all the cheesy school pictures. |
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10/19/2005 06:42:59 AM · #30 |
Originally posted by Pedro:
Originally posted by dwterry:
That's funny ... I was, in fact, copying *his* lighting method when I took these pictures. (his website has a little video that demonstrates his lighting technique) |
I figured as much. :) Kevyn Major Howard is pretty much the reason I got hooked on portrait photography. To me the ability to shoot in natural light is far more appealing and real than the stale and often cheesy studio setups. Of course there's tons of great studio work out there, but for the average schmoe who doesn't have tens of thousands of dollars worth of gear, judicious use of a $100 reflector produces some phenomenal results. |
Same here. KMH is THE reason that I got hooked on portraits; I take photos of children more than anything, and LOVE the look of the all-natural lighting.
@dwterry: All the photos are great, but I LOVE the black and white best. It's beautiful!
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10/19/2005 08:12:15 AM · #31 |
Originally posted by Pedro:
I dunno...THIS GUY seems to make it work for him... ;) |
Yes, I figured that is who David was trying to mimic when he mentioned his home-made reflector. However, and this is just my opinion, there is a big difference in lighting somebody for a modeling/acting headshot and lighting somebody for a portrait. But as I mentioned in my original post, if you like the lighting that comes from holding a reflector directly under the face, that's fine -- I was simply offering my feedback.
(As an aside, I find KMH's headshots very flat-lit as well, and I personally prefer larger pupils than what you see his samples... they are almost pin-point black dots. Again, part of it is probably personal preference and part of it is intended usage of the photo.)
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10/19/2005 10:35:48 AM · #32 |
Originally posted by EddyG:
However, and this is just my opinion, there is a big difference in lighting somebody for a modeling/acting headshot and lighting somebody for a portrait. |
BTW, I *do* appreciate the feedback. I generally prefer side lighting and usually have a strobe or flash off to the side (though I have successfully done natural light side lighting, I need to practice more). So your comments aren't falling on deaf ears. This was a fun / interesting / successful (I think) experiment. I learned something along the way.
Thanks again!
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