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04/07/2009 04:45:51 PM · #1 |
Ok, so I have a test shoot on Sunday with a lingerie modeling company. They mostly do runway shows and what not, but for this they need five models with a black backdrop. I am planning on using a 3 light setup, One key, one fill and one on their backs to separate them from the background. If this goes well I will also be doing some of the shows. The shows are going to be in darker environments most of the time. I have a 50mm/1.8 prime lens, but I may want more zoom so I am looking at the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM possibly. Does anyone have any advice for the studio shot or the runway shows? Some lighting advice will be very helpful. I am also reading through the strobist website as well as that comes highly recommended on this site. Thanks everyone!
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04/07/2009 04:53:48 PM · #2 |
Are you planning on doing this with the 400D? I haven't shot runway models, but I'd worry a bit about low light situations and noise. The 70-200 is a great lens, but you may also want to think about upgrading the body to maybe the 50D and gain a number of stops in noise control.
Just thinking out loud. |
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04/07/2009 04:55:36 PM · #3 |
My first thought is that a light behind them might not be necessary--and could be distracting. Of course, I am just imagining the results, so my concerns are meaningless as you will see the results right away. A two light set up should more than adequately separate them from the dark background, and a light behind them might cause unwanted effects (especially with sheer lingerie--since you are trying to show off the lingerie itself, and not the models's figures only). Your third light might be good as a snooted hair light, instead. The studio environment will be good for controlled conditions like that. I have never done any sort of runway work, so can't help you there--but the earlier comment about renting/borrowing a body that performs well in low light might be worth pursuing.
A lingerie model shoot. Dude! Good for you. (if you need someone to hold a reflector, I'll get on a plane :-)
Message edited by author 2009-04-07 16:57:59. |
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04/07/2009 05:04:27 PM · #4 |
| You are doing a lingerie shoot on Easter?????? |
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04/07/2009 05:40:50 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by Nobody:
You are doing a lingerie shoot on Easter?????? |
I am not Christian technically and my family lives too far away to meet up with. A job is a job on any day. :)
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04/07/2009 05:45:52 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by AndyMac24:
Originally posted by Nobody:
You are doing a lingerie shoot on Easter?????? |
I am not Christian technically and my family lives too far away to meet up with. A job is a job on any day. :) |
Especially a job that will lead to other jobs! Even if you were technically a Christian and your family were here, I'd say go for it!! :-) I've worked every holiday out there. The family's got to eat :-) |
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04/07/2009 06:37:28 PM · #7 |
I would use the third light on the background instead of using it as a rim light to create separation. In addition to separation you'd have more flexibility in changing up the mood (i.e. go harsh or soft, create shadows using a window, shade, plant, etc). If you had another light then I would use it as a rim or hair light.
I've shot two runway shows and the main issue I had was with white balance due to all the multi-color lights they shined everywhere during the show. I shot in RAW which made things a little easier to deal with afterwards plus I looked for moments where the color light would shine away or was otherwise less intense.
As for lenses, that 50mm might work if you can get close enough to the stage. I didn't need to get head shots just full body so I used the low end of my 25-135mm lens a lot.
Message edited by author 2009-04-07 18:38:59.
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04/08/2009 09:39:44 AM · #8 |
Here's a great blog site for fashion photography //fashionphotographyblog.com/ . In a fashion shoot it's mostly about making the clothes look good. If you can make the models look great in the process it's even better. Models are always looking for new shots for their books. So that could throw business your way from the models themselves.
Message edited by author 2009-04-08 09:42:18. |
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