What photography techniques do I use to create shadows, especially on a model’s face?
November 26th, 2009 by admin
I could use some help with creating shadows, while still keeping my colors very vibrant and rich.
The late Monte Zucker was a Master Portrait Photographer. Any of his books on lighting and posing would be excellent references.
Steve Bedell is a Master Photographer who uses available light for his portraiture. You can contact him at http://www.sb@stevebedell.com
He has a free e-newsletter and has several DVDs on lighting.
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November 26th, 2009 at 5:35 am
Keeping colours vibrant and rich, has all to do with perfect exposure. Lighting and using light modifiers is one of the reasons we use incandescent lighting. It is much easier to see what the light is doing to the subject.
Basic lighting is covered in most photo text books in great detail … take a look in your library for books with full details and ideas.
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Fashion and glamour photographer
November 26th, 2009 at 6:01 am
You can definitely create shadows on a models face by using and placing your lights on the side of your model. This typically will light the side closest to the lights you have, and cast a shadow, or even be dark enough to not show any detail on the other side of the face.
Some people like to do the same technique with placing the lights below the face, and even above the head.
Thanks for reading!
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November 26th, 2009 at 6:45 am
The pictures are terribly dated, but the info is still relevant.
http://groups.msn.com/Asktheoleproaboutphotography/joezeltsman.msnw?pgmarket=en-us
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November 26th, 2009 at 6:57 am
Learn the basics:
Split Lighting
Rembrandt Lighting
Loop Lighting
Butterfly lighting
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November 26th, 2009 at 7:41 am
The late Monte Zucker was a Master Portrait Photographer. Any of his books on lighting and posing would be excellent references.
Steve Bedell is a Master Photographer who uses available light for his portraiture. You can contact him at http://www.sb@stevebedell.com
He has a free e-newsletter and has several DVDs on lighting.
References :