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05/10/2007 10:48:18 PM · #1 |
I know there are 100,001 threads about this subject. I am also planning on taking a course this summer in this very area. With that said, I have some models that I am going to be shooting over the next couple months. I like working outdoors, and am horrible with a flash. When I take something with a flash it almost always turns out awful. In fact I have almost never used any kind of lighting other than the sun for my photos except a few still shots I took for 30" and a soft light bulb reflecting off of a sheet.
I need a decent cheap way to get some light on a subject that is portable. I will be working with natural light, but I just want to bring out the subject a bit more yet have it still be natural.
I also need the cure for world hunger right? |
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05/10/2007 11:01:03 PM · #2 |
check out the portrait 101 mentorship thread
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05/10/2007 11:28:58 PM · #3 |
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05/10/2007 11:29:23 PM · #4 |
The new thread
The original thread
The beginning of each go over some basic ambient light techniques.
edit: dang, beaten by 30 seconds :P
Message edited by author 2007-05-10 23:30:10. |
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05/11/2007 02:07:58 AM · #5 |
Sounds like maybe what you're after is just reflectors? You can buy them, or other alternatives (CheAp!) that people use -
white posterboard, piece of cardboard wrapped in aluminum foil, I have one of those car window shades that folds out and it is silver on the one side, really anything you can think of/get ahold of that will reflect/bounce light. Seems subtle, but try a side by side comparison, can make a noticeable difference. |
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05/11/2007 02:20:16 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by taterbug:
Sounds like maybe what you're after is just reflectors? You can buy them, or other alternatives (CheAp!) that people use -
white posterboard, piece of cardboard wrapped in aluminum foil |
Lots of pro wedding photographers around here use this method. |
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05/11/2007 03:08:54 AM · #7 |
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05/11/2007 03:45:50 AM · #8 |
just getting this forum on my profile page so i can remember to check it out later... sounds like good fun :D
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05/11/2007 04:15:32 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by Muppet:
just getting this forum on my profile page so i can remember to check it out later... sounds like good fun :D |
There is an option to remember easily the threads you like or the interesting ones , you just have to "watch" the thread . |
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05/11/2007 04:49:51 AM · #10 |
i used to use this really sexy ring light that i made for about $80.
all of my earlier indoor portrait stuff was done with it. |
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05/11/2007 09:42:23 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by taterbug:
Sounds like maybe what you're after is just reflectors? You can buy them, or other alternatives (CheAp!) that people use -
white posterboard, piece of cardboard wrapped in aluminum foil, I have one of those car window shades that folds out and it is silver on the one side, really anything you can think of/get ahold of that will reflect/bounce light. Seems subtle, but try a side by side comparison, can make a noticeable difference. |
I think that might be what I want when I am off at some location. Any good places to buy a reflector? There is nothing by where I live. I could order online I suppose.
I am going to have to make one of those light rings! That looks like what I would really like to have! |
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05/11/2007 09:50:12 AM · #12 |
Jason, this image was shot in a shady spot with a gold reflector bouncing sunlight on her face. I used a proper photographic reflector (3' X 5')for this one because I was working outside my own house. But when I go on location I take my car windshield reflectors because they're more portable. You can buy a pair of the car reflectors at Wal-mart or Target pretty cheap.
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05/11/2007 10:12:18 AM · #13 |
That is a fantastic idea! I would have never thought of that. That is why you are the pro. Wal-Mart here I come.
Message edited by author 2007-05-11 10:12:50. |
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05/11/2007 10:34:18 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by boomtap:
I need a decent cheap way to get some light on a subject that is portable. I will be working with natural light, but I just want to bring out the subject a bit more yet have it still be natural.
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Just remember one thing.
Once you learn the basics, find what works for you.
There are a multitude of ways to light something, with a multitude of lights to choose from. Even with just the use of the Sun only.
There is no correct way to light a subject. BUT, there are plenty of wrong ways.
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05/11/2007 11:01:49 AM · #15 |
| Mainly I need help with the eyes. I always tend to get dark eyes, and I think that having a reflector might help out with that. |
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05/11/2007 11:23:24 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by boomtap:
Mainly I need help with the eyes. I always tend to get dark eyes, and I think that having a reflector might help out with that. |
It will indeed. Watch your model's eyes carefully. With sun reflected straight at them they will start to water quickly. As soon as they begin to look glassy - give your model a break. :)
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05/11/2007 11:26:09 AM · #17 |
Here's my incredibly professional studio.
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05/11/2007 11:52:28 AM · #18 |
Originally posted by levyj413:
Here's my incredibly professional studio.
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That rules! I need some poster board. Ok, looks like I am making a shopping list. |
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05/11/2007 12:01:15 PM · #19 |
virtuamike beat me to it, but I'll second this just to make sure you don't miss it. This site gives the most practical lighting advice that I have been able to find. And, if you like the concept, it's portable and inexpensive.
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