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09/29/2003 12:12:02 PM · #1 |
I'm going to be doing some fall colour portraits and I'm wondering about the best clothing choices for the subject.
In the past I've tried with colours that closely match the background and for fall was wondering about earthy tones or warm orange colours. I'm unsure if that ends up being too similar or losing the model in the background. Any thoughts on what works or doesn't work well in these kinds of situations ?
This is an example of something similar that I've done:
Message edited by author 2003-09-29 12:12:17.
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09/29/2003 12:38:46 PM · #2 |
Personally, I would go with contrast colours unless your object is to blend in with the background.
Too much of similar hues can loose the focus of the image into the surrounding background. |
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09/29/2003 12:42:43 PM · #3 |
Gordon,
First, truly lovely portrait that you included as an example.
Second, I think I'd stay away from browns/oranges/reds if we're talking a more or less "typical" autumn backgrounds. Earth tones, yes -- but maybe complementary earth tones blues and greens. Help pop the subject. One of the reasons I think your example portrait works is that the model's hair and skin tones are the browns and oranges while the rest of the image is blues and greens.
OK, now with all that said, we both know that it might also work to "break" the above rules. The best thing is to take a bunch of clothes and have the model change and see what you like best in the situation. *grin* |
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09/29/2003 12:46:38 PM · #4 |
| Your color-blind color consultant suggests black, white, or gray for the model if your shots are to be like the example. Otherwise, there's too much of a camouflage effect. Other very dark or very pale solids would probably work too. |
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09/29/2003 01:21:18 PM · #5 |
| i like using vibrant colors and earthtones for fall shoots. you cant go wrong with rich oranges and browns, olives, even dusky pinks, etc. this might look good in a simpler setting to bring out the vibrant colors. i also like to use a dramatic mix of stark white and black or white and brown for striking contrasts. this type of ensemble would also look sweet in a simple setting--(lying in the grass or leaves) i think. but i also think some trying some earthtones that blend in a little with the background (say, surrounded by leaves and relying on your dof to make her stand out) would be very cool. |
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09/29/2003 01:56:25 PM · #6 |
here's a suggestion for you ..
take a picture of the setting that you'd like to work in.
then in photoshop or other, take your model and paste her into that setting (you could also start with a pic of her/him already in that setting, as below), and select her clothes and then use your color wheel and fill command to try out different colors until you find some combinations you find pleasing.
this is something i do...
Message edited by author 2003-09-29 14:00:22.
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09/29/2003 02:00:33 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by magnetic9999:
here's a suggestion for you ..
take a picture of the setting that you'd like to work in.
then in photoshop or other, take your model, and select her clothes and then use your color wheel and fill command to try out different colors until you find some combinations you find pleasing.
this is something i do... |
I might try something similar - but the setting is 4 hours drive from here...
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09/29/2003 02:05:24 PM · #8 |
it's not the same setting as the pic below?
Originally posted by Gordon:
Originally posted by magnetic9999:
here's a suggestion for you ..
take a picture of the setting that you'd like to work in.
then in photoshop or other, take your model, and select her clothes and then use your color wheel and fill command to try out different colors until you find some combinations you find pleasing.
this is something i do... |
I might try something similar - but the setting is 4 hours drive from here... |
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09/29/2003 02:13:34 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by magnetic9999:
it's not the same setting as the pic below?
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Nope, that was a picture in spring wildflowers, used to illustrate the idea of the clothes matching the surroundings/ background.
This time I'm wanting to shoot against fall foilage/ fallen leaves etc, and was trying to establish what colours would work best. Something in stark contrast to the background, or in a similar style to the spring picture, quite similar to the background. I put the picture in to see if anyone either liked or loathed the 'same clothes as the background' style.
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09/29/2003 02:26:00 PM · #10 |
well assuming some pics exist in the public or your private space that are in the setting or similar, you should bt able to do the same thing :)
Originally posted by Gordon:
Originally posted by magnetic9999:
it's not the same setting as the pic below?
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Nope, that was a picture in spring wildflowers, used to illustrate the idea of the clothes matching the surroundings/ background.
This time I'm wanting to shoot against fall foilage/ fallen leaves etc, and was trying to establish what colours would work best. Something in stark contrast to the background, or in a similar style to the spring picture, quite similar to the background. I put the picture in to see if anyone either liked or loathed the 'same clothes as the background' style. |
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09/29/2003 04:24:57 PM · #11 |
| Colours that work for fall are navy blue, black, grey and brown. Stick to those and you're gold. Something in the red-orange-yellow might work if they're a pretty close match to the leaves etc. though I'd say that with a portrait with those colours in the background, you're gonna want the clothing to be noticed last, to bring out the person and the background. Take a look at a few clothing websites and check out what they've got going on. If in doubt, take a few different bits of clothing and match there. |
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