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09/26/2007 03:44:36 AM · #1 |
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09/26/2007 06:31:48 AM · #2 |
| I would of thought a large softbox would give the best 'even' light in that situation. Maybe two if you can afford/fit them. |
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09/26/2007 01:04:11 PM · #3 |
| Even a flash bounced off the ceiling would improve these quite a bit. |
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09/26/2007 01:06:59 PM · #4 |
| Obviously the black clothing is sucking up available light. Have the model remove these, re-shoot and repost. |
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09/26/2007 01:08:37 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by routerguy666:
Obviously the black clothing is sucking up available light. Have the model remove these, re-shoot and repost. |
I agree that is the issue here... |
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09/26/2007 01:21:57 PM · #6 |
Yeah, clothing is always a distraction.
Originally posted by thegrandwazoo:
Originally posted by routerguy666:
Obviously the black clothing is sucking up available light. Have the model remove these, re-shoot and repost. |
I agree that is the issue here... |
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09/26/2007 01:22:10 PM · #7 |
Well I have to agree with the dark clothing too. lol Lets see the retakes.
Seriously though. I would suggest a little less contrast between model and background. Thats a very tough shot to balance. But aside from that you don't need much to make this photo POP. I would love to see more light in the windows- even if you were to cover the outsides with sheets and shoot lights into that. Just that the dark windows pull your attention in this shot. Otherwise in this senerio you only need just about 1-2 stops of light more on her face and maybe side light abs a bit too- this will show her tone better. I like to use a honeycomb and snoot for this situation. Cheers. And remeber to retake and post those other ones too. |
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09/26/2007 02:37:31 PM · #8 |
im gonna be honest
i opened this at work, and no one questioned me
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09/26/2007 02:47:00 PM · #9 |
It's definitely the black clothing. :-D
I see there are white walls, probably a white cieling. Bounce some light off either or both of those. |
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09/26/2007 02:48:13 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by routerguy666:
Obviously the black clothing is sucking up available light. Have the model remove these, re-shoot and repost. |
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I wish I hadn't been sipping Diet Coke when I read that. :S |
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09/26/2007 03:39:37 PM · #11 |
A simple dose of shadow/highlight works wonders here:
More localized control would make it better. This was a 15-second "fix". Using lights in this location is going to be very problematic, because you are going to get reflections from tile and window both that are going to be hell to work with. I'm not saying it can't be done, but it will take skill.
R.
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09/26/2007 03:52:22 PM · #12 |
IMO, Noisy, underexposed (about 1/2 stop), incorrect WB (do a custom WB), low contrast (fix the first three and this may fix itself). But a nekkid chic is always a worthwhile subject :D
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09/26/2007 04:06:01 PM · #13 |
I was about to give a short update with the usual pitch about studio lights, but  Bear_Music is absolutely right in his assessment of how challenging this might me. Not only do you have lots of white reflective surfaces but you've also got candle light that would get completely lost with a big flash going off. Just a very humble opinion, but in this case I might try a 'soft silver' reflect to move the light around a bit or just some white foam core. The soft silver would give a little more of a key light affect. I might also try to throw in a continuous tungsten light that can be easily controlled and blended into the ambient light.
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09/26/2007 10:48:47 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by Nusbaum:
I was about to give a short update with the usual pitch about studio lights, but Bear_Music is absolutely right in his assessment of how challenging this might me. Not only do you have lots of white reflective surfaces but you've also got candle light that would get completely lost with a big flash going off. Just a very humble opinion, but in this case I might try a 'soft silver' reflect to move the light around a bit or just some white foam core. The soft silver would give a little more of a key light affect. I might also try to throw in a continuous tungsten light that can be easily controlled and blended into the ambient light. |
Meter for the candle, add flash to hit that exposure. Alternately blow lots of light in there (high f-stop) and leave the shutter open to get the candle.
I'd try adding a flash to bounce off the wall (or a sheet or foamcore) behind the photo - it should reflect and soften it enough. the windows behind the tub might be an issue, but you could tripod the camera and do two exposures and composite them in PS. more work yes, but getting the light just right isn't easy either.
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09/26/2007 10:57:16 PM · #15 |
I don't know nuthin 'bout the lighting really, but just from an aesthetics standpoint, I would try to find some non-distracting curtains to hang over those windows. I think it would soften up the shot and make a much nicer composition if you have to shoot in that bath corner.
Just my .02 |
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