Experiment with lighting.
Jul 2, 2017 12:04:42 #
I thought this was an interesting experiment with lighting. I frequent a certain pawn shop always looking for lenses. Next door is a smoke shop. In it is a girl whom I think is rather pretty. Even though I do not shop for anything there, I managed over time, to strike up conversations with her. Of course, I mention photography a few times and she responded with interest. So, I finally asked her for a few shots and she agreed to do so.
Now I know that this first shot is just one step above a driver's license photo, but I just had to see what I could manage with only overhead, fluorescent lighting. Even though she probably did not need it, I went over her face using frequency separation to smooth and soften things up a bit.
Now I know that this first shot is just one step above a driver's license photo, but I just had to see what I could manage with only overhead, fluorescent lighting. Even though she probably did not need it, I went over her face using frequency separation to smooth and soften things up a bit.
The lighting setup.
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I know the pose aint great, but it was the lighting I found interesting.
A little more flattering.
She has great teeth and a beautiful smile.
Jul 2, 2017 12:34:51 #
Jul 2, 2017 13:59:41 #
Jul 2, 2017 18:07:12 #
I see what you mean; she is a very attractive young woman.
A third vote for #2.
A third vote for #2.
Jul 2, 2017 18:51:39 #
Thanks, Guys! Yeah, that first one was just to line her up under the lights at the cash register to see where the shadows would fall.
Jul 3, 2017 22:17:56 #
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Jul 5, 2017 11:38:14 #
Tom, I love that you are finding light to experiment with albeit florescent light from a pawn shop. I see light falling on people in a restaurant or anywhere all the time but not stopped to experiment with them. Good for you! Beautiful subject.
Jul 5, 2017 17:58:10 #
jaysnave wrote:
Thanks! The pawn shop is next door. I always walk by and say hello to her. She works in the tobacco shop. She doesn't smoke either. I don't want to photograph the guys in the pawn shop. Not pretty enough.Tom, I love that you are finding light to experiment with albeit florescent light from a pawn shop. I see light falling on people in a restaurant or anywhere all the time but not stopped to experiment with them. Good for you! Beautiful subject.
Jul 9, 2017 18:47:23 #
While the light is fairly pleasing I find the direct overhead light to deepen her eye sockets too much.
Jul 9, 2017 19:25:57 #
ptcanon3ti wrote:
Yeah, it kind of looks that way. She does have a high brow and those cheek bones that I do like on women. I suppose if I were able to light her from above and in front, I could lessen the effect of the deep sockets. Like I said, I was just playing around.While the light is fairly pleasing I find the direct overhead light to deepen her eye sockets too much.
Jul 10, 2017 18:17:03 #
tainkc wrote:
I thought this was an interesting experiment with ... (show quote)
ta, she is a pretty girl with a nice smile and nice teeth!
But as far as lighting, as long as you get to color-balance correct, light is light, no matter what the source!
But I do have two questions. In the first two, the catchlights are different and pretty odd, including a small spot like a fill flash. In the 3rd they are completely gone?
And, if I didn't know better, I would have thought she had spools that were removed.
Nice shot of a lovely model!
SS
Jul 10, 2017 21:13:25 #
SharpShooter wrote:
Thank you for commenting. I really appreciate it. The store had pretty even lighting throughout except near the cash register. I can only think that perhaps the reflection off of the glass counter top had something to do with it. I had no fill flash nor did I use the pop up flash. Straight away, I noticed that the catch lights were rather weird. But then I noticed that it was just the curvature that her eyes created of the overhead fluorescent lights. Notice that the shadow under her chin is consistent in all of the photos. Oh, and what do you mean by spools?ta, she is a pretty girl with a nice smile and nice teeth!
But as far as lighting, as long as you get to color-balance correct, light is light, no matter what the source!
But I do have two questions. In the first two, the catchlights are different and pretty odd, including a small spot like a fill flash. In the 3rd they are completely gone?
And, if I didn't know better, I would have thought she had spools that were removed.
Nice shot of a lovely model!
SS
But as far as lighting, as long as you get to color-balance correct, light is light, no matter what the source!
But I do have two questions. In the first two, the catchlights are different and pretty odd, including a small spot like a fill flash. In the 3rd they are completely gone?
And, if I didn't know better, I would have thought she had spools that were removed.
Nice shot of a lovely model!
SS
Jul 11, 2017 18:34:28 #
Nice looking subject! I can see why you were drawn to photograph her.
Working just with available light, you could use a reflector under her face to help fill that shadow a bit or even subtractive lighting (using a dark card/cloth) to create a directional light with what is left, but I do like what you achieved.
The driver's license bureau would be elated to have this as a standard if they cared.
Working just with available light, you could use a reflector under her face to help fill that shadow a bit or even subtractive lighting (using a dark card/cloth) to create a directional light with what is left, but I do like what you achieved.
The driver's license bureau would be elated to have this as a standard if they cared.
Jul 11, 2017 20:59:37 #
GoofyNewfie wrote:
It would have been a little weird if I brought a reflector into that joint. There is really no room. The customers would probably be a little upset also. They would most likely get whacked in the face or something while I position the thing. Wouldn't it be nice if you could bring your own photo for your driver's license update?Nice looking subject! I can see why you were drawn... (show quote)
You ought to see my federal firearms permit. It has my 2nd grade picture on it. I could not believe they took it.
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