Working on my lighting

Brooklyndesert

Shot this a few days ago. Part of a series of local radio on-air staff. They wanted images they could silhouette. I'm working on my studio lighting and would appreciate comments and suggestions.

I used two Broncolor 1600 w lights with one large softbox and one small for fill.

anonymouscuban

I don't quite understand what the intended use is for this shot. You mention silhouette but this is not one. The crop is quite odd... is it supposed to look like she's leaning against a wall? Lighting is a bit hot and shadows are really harsh. Looks more like unmodified light than softboxes. How far were lights setup from her? Need to bring it in a bit closer maybe and turn down the key a bit. Also, bump your fill just a tad.

Aside from that stuff, I think the pose is nice, the model is quite pretty and she has a very pleasant smile.

reyvee61

Definitely the balamce of key to fill light is a off to my eyes. Unless you meant to do that for a purpose.
Skin tones look great I must say

Brooklyndesert

anonymouscuban wrote: »

I don't quite understand what the intended use is for this shot. You mention silhouette but this is not one. The crop is quite odd... is it supposed to look like she's leaning against a wall? Lighting is a bit hot and shadows are really harsh. Looks more like unmodified light than softboxes. How far were lights setup from her? Need to bring it in a bit closer maybe and turn down the key a bit. Also, bump your fill just a tad.

Aside from that stuff, I think the pose is nice, the model is quite pretty and she has a very pleasant smile.

Thanks, I was trying to post several photos but screwed it up and only got this one online. I tend to be good with people (ie. making them comfortable in front of the camera) but need to improve my lighting. I appreciate your comments.

Sam

I think the transition from shade to light is to sharp. There may also be some PP affecting this as well.

I find the pose to be a little off............she is gripping her bicep to hard, and the stance just look off. Maybe to masculine for such a beautiful face? Or perhaps the hands look large??

Sam

Brooklyndesert

reyvee61 wrote: »

Definitely the balamce of key to fill light is a off to my eyes. Unless you meant to do that for a purpose.
Skin tones look great I must say

Thanks, no it wasn't on purpose. I'm more comfortable with outdoor, natural light and I'm working to learn indoor, studio lighting.

I definitely appreciate all comments. Much obliged.

Brooklyndesert

Sam wrote: »

I think the transition from shade to light is to sharp. There may also be some PP affecting this as well.

I find the pose to be a little off............she is gripping her bicep to hard, and the stance just look off. Maybe to masculine for such a beautiful face? Or perhaps the hands look large??

Sam

Sam, thanks for your input. She's a real "tomboy" and is a competitive athlete. She has muscles on top of her muscles. But this shot was the softest of the batch. I toned this down in PP so that probably did accentuate the transition from light to shade. Again, thank you, I appreciate the comments.

Nikolai

I don't care much about the lighting on this one, but WHY on earth a beautiful blond female is striking a typical "macho" male pose? dunno

reyvee61

Nikolai wrote: »

I don't care much about the lighting on this one, but WHY on earth a beautiful blond female is striking a typical "macho" male pose? dunno

Maybe she's a tough one?

Perhaps that is what looked off to me on the pose.

Nikolai

reyvee61 wrote: »

Maybe she's a tough one?

Perhaps that is what looked off to me on the pose.

I do teach posing. Hopefully if this PTL comes to life, you'd learn them, too:-)

reyvee61

Nikolai wrote: »

I do teach posing. Hopefully if this PTL comes to life, you'd learn them, too:-)

That would be awesome...I know nothing more that the feminine and masculine tilt.