Hi! Backdrop with creases is not a pleasing thing as it makes for a disconnect with your subject. Secondly, the lighting isn't enhancing your model's features. From just above her knee to near the top of her blouse are too dark yet her left arm is exposed. Shadows are good of course but need to add dynamics in a non distracting way. (This is in referrence to #1).
#2 is a much better pose although the composition would improve greatly by having her on the right side of the frame as in #3.
Rimlighting would improve the separation between model and bg. I do see you had one light CR back behind a bit from side, a good thing. Lighting the bg separately as well and having her farther from the bg would allow for a bit more range and pop.
These are just a few quick observations. Keep shooting!
Hi! Backdrop with creases is not a pleasing thing as it makes for a disconnect with your subject. Secondly, the lighting isn't enhancing your model's features. From just above her knee to near the top of her blouse are too dark yet her left arm is exposed. Shadows are good of course but need to add dynamics in a non distracting way. (This is in referrence to #1).
#2 is a much better pose although the composition would improve greatly by having her on the right side of the frame as in #3.
Rimlighting would improve the separation between model and bg. I do see you had one light CR back behind a bit from side, a good thing. Lighting the bg separately as well and having her farther from the bg would allow for a bit more range and pop.
These are just a few quick observations. Keep shooting!
Exactly what I'm lookin' for - THANKS!
The curtain was being used for head shots that didn't "show-off" them FUGLY creases. Amy just wanted to "play" and I was wanting to experiment w/ some 3/4 shots.
Lighting:
- What's giving me some separation is the 3x4' soft-box that was 45dg to her nose, slightly high and angled down... The next time I do this, I'll just set it up so it perpendicular and shining full on, on the subject helping out w/ the issue of fall-off that's shown in these examples.
- The stage is small and doesn't afford moving the model any further away from the BD. It is what it is.... Works well for head shots though.
- Shot 3 didn't have the comp needed to move her over as in 2 and I'm fully aware that this is a; 'My Bad" kinda deal. I could get her centered in the frame but not off to the other side, without losing a lot of her in the crop.
- Yup, I need a 3rd light - It's next on the list.
Twas my 1st crack at 3/4's and I appreciate your comments.
I thought someone woulda ripped me a new one for this.... look at the last two pic's. In them, she's got portions of skin (fingers and face) that look D E A D. What happened here?
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#2 is a much better pose although the composition would improve greatly by having her on the right side of the frame as in #3.
Rimlighting would improve the separation between model and bg. I do see you had one light CR back behind a bit from side, a good thing. Lighting the bg separately as well and having her farther from the bg would allow for a bit more range and pop.
These are just a few quick observations. Keep shooting!
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Exactly what I'm lookin' for - THANKS!
The curtain was being used for head shots that didn't "show-off" them FUGLY creases. Amy just wanted to "play" and I was wanting to experiment w/ some 3/4 shots.
Lighting:
- What's giving me some separation is the 3x4' soft-box that was 45dg to her nose, slightly high and angled down... The next time I do this, I'll just set it up so it perpendicular and shining full on, on the subject helping out w/ the issue of fall-off that's shown in these examples.
- The stage is small and doesn't afford moving the model any further away from the BD. It is what it is.... Works well for head shots though.
- Shot 3 didn't have the comp needed to move her over as in 2 and I'm fully aware that this is a; 'My Bad" kinda deal. I could get her centered in the frame but not off to the other side, without losing a lot of her in the crop.
- Yup, I need a 3rd light - It's next on the list.
Twas my 1st crack at 3/4's and I appreciate your comments.