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08/02/2006 06:31:41 AM · #1 |
I want to have a go at low light portraits and maybe some nude shots.
Can anyone give me some advice on lighting etc..
or even just point me in the right direction to find some, either on this site or the web.
Any help will be appreciated.
cheers nick
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08/02/2006 07:20:15 AM · #2 |
This is always a good place to start.
Galleries
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08/02/2006 07:39:09 AM · #3 |
thanks Macca, have been looking in their for about half hour, its a shame not many of the ones i like explain their lighting techniques
this is the kind of lighting i am looking for
 
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08/02/2006 07:45:27 AM · #4 |
smth like that?
Body art gallery at PBase
we had this topic at our GTG Workshop this year.
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08/02/2006 07:49:15 AM · #5 |
its funny you say that because it has been a combination of seeing your images and others from the GTG and my girlfriend saying "when are you going to take some nice pictures of me" that has made me want to learn.
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08/02/2006 08:07:47 AM · #6 |
I don't really know what I can contribute, but if it were me, I'd start with a single light source and possibly a reflector. Maybe working with a second light source that is a fair bit weaker. Color temperature isn't a huge issue, but it can be if it's extreme (IMHO).
Use a constant light source like a bare or hooded light bulb instead of a flash. (You can use a flash later if you want once you have gotten used to things and have a light meter) This will give you the ability to see what you will be getting.
Still try to shoot a bit to the right of the histogram to keep your shadow areas clean and the noise low, then bring the black point up a bit to artificially decrease the bottom end of your dynamic range.
Just some basics that you probably already know.
Of course, I'm hardly one to speak. I just wish I had something to shoot other than myself and a few toys I find lying about sometimes. |
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08/02/2006 08:17:25 AM · #7 |
Thanks Eschelar, its the basics that i need to know as i have never tried it before. And even though the best way to find out is practice I kinda want to know what im doing a little bit before i get some pics or she may not like them and not let me take anymore.
cheers nick
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08/02/2006 12:40:23 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by boysetsfire:
... my girlfriend saying "when are you going to take some nice pictures of me" that has made me want to learn. |
Perhaps you could post some suggestions on how to get women to say that. ;) |
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08/02/2006 12:42:29 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by levyj413:
Originally posted by boysetsfire:
... my girlfriend saying "when are you going to take some nice pictures of me" that has made me want to learn. |
Perhaps you could post some suggestions on how to get women to say that. ;) |
Tequila
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08/02/2006 12:50:37 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by boysetsfire:
I want to have a go at low light portraits and maybe some nude shots.
Can anyone give me some advice on lighting etc..
or even just point me in the right direction to find some, either on this site or the web.
Any help will be appreciated.
cheers nick |
Just PM Anastasia, she is the god of light when it comes to body art....
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08/02/2006 01:09:15 PM · #11 |
 
I can tell you this. If her nose was pointing towards 12:00 and the softbox was pointing at her from 3:00-4:00. I also did some burning to darken the shadow.
Same set up as this one which taken from behind me.
Message edited by author 2006-08-02 13:30:33. |
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08/02/2006 06:25:03 PM · #12 |
cheers Pawdrix, very helpfull can this be achieved without having a softbox? or any other advice?
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08/02/2006 06:30:33 PM · #13 |
did mine with only one lightsource, a strobe with a makeshift snoot made of foil where the opening was a vertical slit not circular... light was placed above my shoulder facing down just about even distance with my body from the camera... You can play with the brightness of the light and your aperture to get the amount of light you want |
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08/02/2006 06:36:56 PM · #14 |
If you don't have a softbox an easy way to make one by taking your lamp and using a white shower curtain in front of it to diffuse the light.
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08/03/2006 10:30:47 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by boysetsfire:
cheers Pawdrix, very helpfull can this be achieved without having a softbox? or any other advice? |
No advice, other than those shots were taken with a softbox purchased with some sort of currency they call Euro's. I still can't figure it all out and I still have a pocket full of'em.
I have no inexpensive solution for you but to get that shot, I had to buy a plane ticket to Munster, Germany, stay at some hotel....tolerate these people called DPCers (too many Dutch, I should add), drink beer, eat German food, while getting spit on by this dude
on top of trying to figure out this dude
and this dude
where I still have no answer.
And I have to say, it was worth every single penny. Haven't figured out the Euros yet, so the jury's still out there.
See you next year, I hope?
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03/08/2010 02:27:47 PM · #16 |
Hi Nick
I would suggest you work with natural light only (preferably sunlight but whatever ambient light you have). Single source light is best to start with and then possibly considering some complementary lighting (either a mirror or some other reflective surface).
You should have a very good lens, steady hands or something to rest on, and work with someone who's patient and willing to twist, roll & move those very small amounts which will make the light on their body just fantastic. I would suggest underexposing 1/3-1 stop and most importantly working with an incident light metre or at least a grey card -- I always spot measure the light and calculate the contrast range in the image I want to photograph to ensure detail where I want it and without bleached highlights.
Good luck - you'll have lots of fun
Michael Morris
www morris lu
Originally posted by boysetsfire:
I want to have a go at low light portraits and maybe some nude shots.
Can anyone give me some advice on lighting etc..
or even just point me in the right direction to find some, either on this site or the web.
Any help will be appreciated.
cheers nick |
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03/16/2010 12:49:03 PM · #17 |
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03/16/2010 01:27:20 PM · #18 |
Old Thread Alert; This thread is 3 1/2 years old. The OP is no longer here.
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