First male model shoot

PhilCollumPhilCollum Registered Users Posts: 111 Major grins
edited August 16, 2008 in People
...still catching up from my hiatus... :wink

This was my first time shooting a male model, albeit an amateur one. Most of it was under controlled, studio lighting (dual AB-800, and the occasional 580EXII). As always, thoughts, comments, suggestions, and criticisms highly desired!

1. One softbox AB-800 to left, silver reflector to immediate right, and a second AB-800 to right as background light and kicker.
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2. Natural light outdoors, supported by a 580EXII on-camera as fill (I think I was at -2/3 FEC).
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3. One softbox AB-800 at close left, silver reflecter at far right, and a second AB-800 as background light and kicker.
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4. Same setup as #3, although I pulled the key light back and feathered it a bit to light up the rest of him.
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5. Also natural light, outdoors, and I think it was without fill.
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Thanks for taking a look!
Phil Collum
Phil Collum Photography
San Diego, CA, USA
Equipment list in my profile

Comments

  • Moogle PepperMoogle Pepper Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited August 15, 2008
    I think it is very sharp and really nice colors... but it is very centered.

    #5 his right, looks like he was unsure where to put right hand. The left was clasping on the left, but the right was.. out there.
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  • AgnieszkaAgnieszka Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,263 Major grins
    edited August 15, 2008
    Ohhhh. Nice!! :Diloveyou.gif

    #2 might use some more color boost
    #3: I would crop a bit more off his shoulder ...

    LOVE your shots though, #1 is my fav iloveyou.gif / #4 is perfect!!
  • evorywareevoryware Registered Users Posts: 1,330 Major grins
    edited August 16, 2008
    I like these shots. 1, 3 and 4 stand out! thumb.gif
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