high key?-

System

daniel and nate-
son and grandson-
uncle and nephew-
not big on high key and not even sure if this is considered as such-
would you call this high key?-
edit--I've been told this is not high key, so nevermind-

whatever it is, does it work?-
c&c please-

Zoe

Not high key. High key is when you have lighter tones (all tones between mid grey and white) throughout the entire image with a few dark tones to define the image. Also, usually very low contrast, compared to a low key.

Many think its the totally blown out white backdrop, and the term has been changed to refer to that.

I think this one is my closest high hey, with all light tones except the hair and eyes, that define the image.



Also, eta, your photo looks good but a bit too bright on baby's face.

System

Zoe wrote:

Not high key. High key is when you have lighter tones (all tones between mid grey and white) throughout the entire image with a few dark tones to define the image. Also, usually very low contrast, compared to a low key.

Many think its the totally blown out white backdrop, and the term has been changed to refer to that.

well, a lot lighter tones than I usually have-

thanks for the info, zoe-

saurora

I quite often like this treatment, however, it seems a little harsh for the baby in this shot. I much prefer the shot in your other thread.