First Model Shoot

SpicyKittie

I had my first photoshoot with someone who is going into modeling. He will be using these shots that I took of him for his portfolio, I was wondering what you guys think of them, seriously, I would like some feedback on my lighting and such, thank you! kinda big pics btw, Woo hoo, first post!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/tipsyflash/Adam%20N/000_0433.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/tipsyflash/Adam%20N/000_0434.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/tipsyflash/Adam%20N/000_0453.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/tipsyflash/Adam%20N/000_0466.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/tipsyflash/Adam%20N/adam43.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/tipsyflash/Adam%20N/adam66.jpg

tmlphoto

SpicyKittie wrote:

I had my first photoshoot with someone who is going into modeling. He will be using these shots that I took of him for his portfolio, I was wondering what you guys think of them, seriously, I would like some feedback on my lighting and such, thank you! kinda big pics btw, Woo hoo, first post!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/tipsyflash/Adam%20N/000_0433.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/tipsyflash/Adam%20N/000_0434.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/tipsyflash/Adam%20N/000_0453.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/tipsyflash/Adam%20N/000_0466.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/tipsyflash/Adam%20N/adam43.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/tipsyflash/Adam%20N/adam66.jpg

Nice job and welcome to Dgrin.
I like the contrasty look, but I think using a reflector to add just a touch more detail to the shadow side, or perhaps just move the light source a little closer to the subject to keep the contrast ratio high, but still soften up the shadows a little. I like the 5th one the best. Good pose and there is some detail in the shadows. The contrasty treatment really works on this one.

SpicyKittie

I'm really not familiar with lighting but I can always try a reflector, how much do those run and where can I find one? We dont have any photography shops close by so my sources are few, thanks for the suggestions and comments

Prezwoodz

Oooo a pretty boy eh!! jk

Good shots although a good thing to do when taking pictures of this type i believe is pick up a magazine at the store that has these type of pictures in them and try and mimick the look. The one with his shirt open is a little hard to see in the sense of muscles which often stand out more with a tan. try having him flex a bit to it can help in the modeling section

Lee Massey

Hi there!
Hi there!

Here is a link to some reflectors:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?ci=1&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=SearchBar&A=search&Q=*&shs=litedisc

Cost will depend on the size/shape that you need. You can find these for sale at B&H, Adorama, etc.

Thanks for sharing!

Lee

SpicyKittie wrote:

I'm really not familiar with lighting but I can always try a reflector, how much do those run and where can I find one? We dont have any photography shops close by so my sources are few, thanks for the suggestions and comments

SpicyKittie

ok now I'm lost, how do I use those things? Do they sit by my lighting or what, I'm lost, please explain to me.... also, I can always go cheap and prolly make or something right?

david_h

SpicyKittie wrote:

ok now I'm lost, how do I use those things? Do they sit by my lighting or what, I'm lost, please explain to me.... also, I can always go cheap and prolly make or something right?

For a cheapo reflector, I've had success with sheets of foamcore board from Staples.

If I have a one light set up (at about 45 degrees to the subject and camera to my right) I stand a board in the opposite position to my left. (You can play around and put the reflector where you want, but this is a good starting point).

It provides just enough fill light to take the edge off the shadows, but still keep a nice 3D effect. I was so pleased with my early efforts, I bought a $15 stand on eBay specially for holding the sheets.

Note that some people get really pro with this and stick aluminium foil to the foamcore to get a different effect.

Big advantage of foamcore is that when you forget to take it to a shoot, there is always a Staples or Office Depot around to go get some more and you can usually talk someone into holding the sheets in the right place for a while - a beer or two usually helps.

A bonus is that my daughter often needs to make little displays for school projects and it's foamcore to the rescue. Very handy stuff to have around

SpicyKittie

thank you so much for the recommendations b/c now I know what I can look for and stuff, I'm not rich or anything so every penny helps! I like to play around with lighting b/c I like playing with shadows on the face and such. I have a long road ahead of me for learning and everything and I'm ready for it! Thanks alot for everything, I will most definitly try that foam stuff out! Thanks again!

andyfphoto@aol.com

reflectors

SpicyKittie wrote:

ok now I'm lost, how do I use those things? Do they sit by my lighting or what, I'm lost, please explain to me.... also, I can always go cheap and prolly make or something right?

The cheapest and easiest way i've found is to buy one of those silver sun-deflectors for car windscreens. There are some concertina style ones available which are easier to carry about. Plus they are only about £5 here in the UK so will be probably be even cheaper in the States.

It's easiest to imagne them lke weak mirrors, you know when you have a small vanity mirror and you can get a little spot of sunlight in someones eyes?!?!? Well this is exactly how a big reflector works. It just pumps the available light back into the shadows - without blinding them .

Andy

ian408

SpicyKittie wrote:

ok now I'm lost, how do I use those things? Do they sit by my lighting or what, I'm lost, please explain to me.... also, I can always go cheap and prolly make or something right?

Foamcore and those car window thingy's are great reflector sources. Good
suggestions.

Generally speaking, the composition of these are nice. It also looks like
you're over-lighting your subject. Maybe a softbox or something to soften the
light would help or a more indirect light. I like the B&W choice but the images
need more contrast.

In the first, 000_0433, the bridge of the nose and forehead are OE. Focus is
sharp but the eyes are missing.

The second, _0434, is nice. I like the contrasty look of the image.

The third, _0453, I think a full body shot might be better. Also, you've got
a shadow cast from the lighting.

_0466 is a nicely balanced shot as are the last couple (color).


Good series of shots.

Ian

SpicyKittie

the window visors would be perfect! Thanks for that one! and thanks for the comments, like I said I like to play with lighting, but since I'm guessing that hes sending the ones that he wants to send out, do you think that I should do another or anything?