Blue Mood

1pocket · May 11, 2008

Recently shot this set, trying to go for some more dramatic studio lighting than usual. There's a gallery of about 50 others here, please feel free to visit and let me know what you think: Maxine
Comments and criticism encouraged

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Richard · May 13, 2008

I like the blue mood, but I think there is a little too much shadow in the first two. The third is better, though even there I can see very little detail in her hair. Maybe a little less drama

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1pocket · May 13, 2008

Richard wrote:

I like the blue mood, but I think there is a little too much shadow in the first two. The third is better, though even there I can see very little detail in her hair. Maybe a little less drama ?

So you might have liked a little 'kicker' focused on her hair it sounds like...

The first shot had no fill at all, and started as more of a test shot, but looking at it, we decided we liked the extreme look of it. I did play with adjustments to a fill light throughout the shoot, which definitely warmed up her face the more it was cranked.

Cantfeelmyfingers · May 13, 2008

1pocket wrote:

we decided we liked the extreme look of it. .

I agree. I love the harsh shadows and the feeling I get from this photo. I think with "extreme" shadows you either do 'proper' lighting or you've got to go all the way, and number one I feel has gone all the way and I'm loving it!