Good subject?
Nov 10, 2011 13:11:13 #
Can anyone tell me what would be a good way or a good subject to practice on your lighting technique when you do not have a person available to help?
Nov 10, 2011 13:22:43 #
A pet, a bowl of fruit, almost anything will do to start practicing lighting techniques.
Start thinking out side the box. Let me know what you come up with>
Start thinking out side the box. Let me know what you come up with>
Nov 10, 2011 14:00:50 #
Nov 10, 2011 14:15:46 #
Nov 11, 2011 06:22:16 #
just a thought, but perhaps one of those "head shaped" wig holders or a store manikin would work nicely, i would think.
Nov 11, 2011 07:03:33 #
Nov 11, 2011 08:09:32 #
naturalite
Loc: Up state NY
Maybe I'm wrong about your question. But I locked in on "you want to know about lighting techniques".
A general rule of thumb I used for years is: try to keep your light source to the back or sides of your subject. Especially avoid shooting into a light source unless the camera is in shadow where direct light is blocked.
I have spent hours in one spot waiting for light conditions to change. So I could get the pic I wanted. Several years ago I wrote a paper called "waiting for the light" I'll see if I can find it for you. It was about composing photos and waiting for that right moment when light and landscape creates a magic moment of beauty.
A general rule of thumb I used for years is: try to keep your light source to the back or sides of your subject. Especially avoid shooting into a light source unless the camera is in shadow where direct light is blocked.
I have spent hours in one spot waiting for light conditions to change. So I could get the pic I wanted. Several years ago I wrote a paper called "waiting for the light" I'll see if I can find it for you. It was about composing photos and waiting for that right moment when light and landscape creates a magic moment of beauty.
Nov 11, 2011 08:33:51 #
MCHUGH
Loc: Jacksonville, Texas
I read once that Ansel Adams did this same thing with his wonderful photographs. Being completely ready to trip the shutter on his view camera. Only taking the one that was just right.
Nov 11, 2011 10:04:43 #
naturalite
Loc: Up state NY
Yeah, this habit started when I was a kid. (BTW I'm an Indian) I had a single shot rifle and not much money for bullets. When I hunted, I took my time and waited for the perfect well placed shot. That way I never had to waist bullets on a second one. Mom was always happy when I brought home diner. And her first question was, "how many shots did you use".
Nov 11, 2011 10:08:34 #
one shot one kill.. that is always my goal when hunting.. pictures? not so much.. i will wait for the right lighting but in fear of missing the actual shot i take pictures before, during and after the right light..
Nov 11, 2011 10:20:17 #
naturalite
Loc: Up state NY
Don't get me wrong, I too start taking a series of shots covering a span of time. I'm just saying use patients, the outcome will be rewarding.
Nov 11, 2011 18:23:23 #
naturalite wrote:
Maybe I'm wrong about your question. But I locked ... (show quote)
Thank you so much, that would be wonderful!!
Nov 12, 2011 20:57:22 #
beacher
Loc: Butler, PA
blueeyes3515 wrote:
Can anyone tell me what would be a good way or a good subject to practice on your lighting technique when you do not have a person available to help?
If you want to understand light, you need to see what light does. Every day step outside your door, take a pic to the north, south, east and west. Do it for a year and see the changes that occur with each photo; see how the light affects the shots you've made. How light hits your subject, the different angles light makes by the N-E-S-W orientation, these will give you an insight that will prove invaluable. Not my idea, btw. Bryan Peterson's recommendation.
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