Headshots
Dec 13, 2012 18:49:29 #
Did a group of 25+ headshots on Tuesday - here are just a few.
Lighting was: Main is camera right- White Lightning 1600 in a PhotekSoftlighter. Camera right (and behind the subject) accent is an Einstein in a gridded 12x36 Creative Light softbox. Hairlight (camera right accent) is an Einstein with the standard reflector but with a 20 degree honeycomb grid.
In front of the subject and to camera right is a 42" silver reflector and on the table in front of them is a silver/gold reflector.
The lighting here is a bit flatter than most portrait work, but since these go on crappy paper for business cards or brochures, I do not want the shadows to dark or they can go "muddy."
Lighting was: Main is camera right- White Lightning 1600 in a PhotekSoftlighter. Camera right (and behind the subject) accent is an Einstein in a gridded 12x36 Creative Light softbox. Hairlight (camera right accent) is an Einstein with the standard reflector but with a 20 degree honeycomb grid.
In front of the subject and to camera right is a 42" silver reflector and on the table in front of them is a silver/gold reflector.
The lighting here is a bit flatter than most portrait work, but since these go on crappy paper for business cards or brochures, I do not want the shadows to dark or they can go "muddy."
Dec 13, 2012 18:52:28 #
Awesome portraits from one who obviously knows his craft very well!!
Thanks for showing us!!
Thanks for showing us!!
Dec 13, 2012 18:57:40 #
Wahawk wrote:
Awesome portraits from one who obviously knows his craft very well!!
Thanks for showing us!!
Thanks for showing us!!
Thanks Wahawk...and guess what...I used a flash meter to set the main light exposure to f9, then I took a self-picture to verify...set it to f9 and did not touch it all day...and these people who think a meter is of no value....pshaw! :-)
First frame....perfect!
Dec 13, 2012 18:58:34 #
CaptainC wrote:
Did a group of 25+ headshots on Tuesday - here are... (show quote)
Wow. What can you say a true master of the Art...
When I grow up I want to be CaptainC
Dec 13, 2012 19:14:10 #
Dec 13, 2012 19:44:37 #
Dec 13, 2012 19:47:18 #
Thanks for posting!
I enjoy viewing what others do and dream about getting these types of shots!
I gotta get the lights out, soon!
Pat
I enjoy viewing what others do and dream about getting these types of shots!
I gotta get the lights out, soon!
Pat
Dec 13, 2012 20:00:36 #
I must be stupid. To me, the main lighting seems to be coming from the left as I am looking at the subject. Of course I am no Einstein. I probably can't afford to be one either. I am trying to pay attention. I can't afford to do that either.
Dec 13, 2012 22:35:10 #
Oh my gawd Captain, these are so nice, when I grow up I want to be able to do this kind of stuff, love that you tell how it was all set up. :thumbup:
Dec 13, 2012 22:41:08 #
Beautiful portraits! Hope when I use my meter I get these results! Something tells me there's more to it than that. Some day!
Dec 13, 2012 23:04:59 #
Nice Traditional Executive portraits.
Well Done!
Glad to see you posted.
Still a fool!
Well Done!
Glad to see you posted.
Still a fool!
Dec 14, 2012 00:00:47 #
tainkc wrote:
I must be stupid. To me, the main lighting seems to be coming from the left as I am looking at the subject. Of course I am no Einstein. I probably can't afford to be one either. I am trying to pay attention. I can't afford to do that either.
You are not stupid - I am. The main light is camera left - just as you observed. Duh.
Dec 14, 2012 00:16:35 #
Dec 14, 2012 00:21:42 #
wrr wrote:
Very nice work Capt...quick question, how often do you see a one dimpled person?
She is the first one I know of. BTW, she was in some TV reality show a while back.
Dec 14, 2012 00:41:58 #
Excellent shots Captian.. you Old Pro's really know how to raise the bar (in a good way)for us...Much appreciated. Keep them comming!!!
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