Hello,

new portrait. One light setup - ring light! Conversion in Capture One and some tweaks in PS.






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C&C are very welcome

Originally Posted by Icebear

Thanks for the thumb ;)

I know that everyone comments on the catch lights every time that someone posts a headshot taken with a ringlight, but nevertheless...I'm commenting on the catch lights. Here's my take: particularly on a dark photo like this where you can't see any detail in the model's eyes, the catch lights are really freaky. Imagine looking at this if you weren't a photographer and didn't know why there was a weird white ring in the guy's eyes. In this case, perhaps it works since he looks like a wizard and those could be magical eyes, but normally those catch lights just don't make any sense.

That being said, it's a great portrait (I'd just retouch the catch lights).

Originally Posted by BrettDeutsch I know that everyone comments on the catch lights every time that someone posts a headshot taken with a ringlight, but nevertheless...I'm commenting on the catch lights. Here's my take: particularly on a dark photo like this where you can't see any detail in the model's eyes, the catch lights are really freaky. Imagine looking at this if you weren't a photographer and didn't know why there was a weird white ring in the guy's eyes. In this case, perhaps it works since he looks like a wizard and those could be magical eyes, but normally those catch lights just don't make any sense. That being said, it's a great portrait (I'd just retouch the catch lights).

Great comment. It is great to read opinions from all the people. I know what you mean about the catch lights - well I used the light for that effect - because I love the catchlights. But that is just my freaky taste :) Still, thank you for commenting.

Originally Posted by BrettDeutsch he looks like a wizard and those could be magical eyes

Oooh . . . ring of fire.

I don't know why, but this puts me in mind of a boxer, so the ring catch lights totally make sense; or it could be that the ring light is what made me think of it either way. The one thing I'm curious about: was the bokeh added in post or was it created in capture?

Originally Posted by BrettDeutsch I know that everyone comments on the catch lights every time that someone posts a headshot taken with a ringlight, but nevertheless...I'm commenting on the catch lights. Here's my take: particularly on a dark photo like this where you can't see any detail in the model's eyes, the catch lights are really freaky. Imagine looking at this if you weren't a photographer and didn't know why there was a weird white ring in the guy's eyes. In this case, perhaps it works since he looks like a wizard and those could be magical eyes, but normally those catch lights just don't make any sense. That being said, it's a great portrait (I'd just retouch the catch lights).

Originally Posted by tomnovy Great comment. It is great to read opinions from all the people. I know what you mean about the catch lights - well I used the light for that effect - because I love the catchlights. But that is just my freaky taste :) Still, thank you for commenting.

I love the lighting and mood on these two but I'm in Brett's camp. Personally, I can't get past the catchlights. I know that is my personal thing but it is what it is. I like everthing else about them though

It is Canon 85 mm f1.2 the dof is from the lens.

The second one is killer!

Originally Posted by reyvee61 The second one is killer!

Thank you for that!!!!


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Like both and the ring light. Just amazed at how clean C1 can make files. They seem to be a little more sharper out of C1 than other converters.

Originally Posted by Hackbone Like both and the ring light. Just amazed at how clean C1 can make files. They seem to be a little more sharper out of C1 than other converters.

You made my day Hackbone!! Yes C1 is the best of the best.


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The second image is very cool. Love the ring flash catch lights in his eyes. I look at this photo and think, "These are not the droids you're looking for."

Originally Posted by theNOIZ The second image is very cool. Love the ring flash catch lights in his eyes. I look at this photo and think, "These are not the droids you're looking for."

Thank you for that comment.


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