Photo shadows.
May 25, 2014 21:22:23 #
I will soon be taking photos of individual children for VBS.
I have done this before but had an outline shadow on the right side of the figures. I shot some of these with a flash and some without. How can I avoid this and shoot nice clear photos?
Thanks
Chris
I have done this before but had an outline shadow on the right side of the figures. I shot some of these with a flash and some without. How can I avoid this and shoot nice clear photos?
Thanks
Chris
May 25, 2014 21:41:31 #
Are you using the popup flash or an on-camera speedlight?
Get your subjects farther from the backdrop/wall. Use off camera flash with an umbrella or softbox. Others will certainly give you more detailed instructions.
Get your subjects farther from the backdrop/wall. Use off camera flash with an umbrella or softbox. Others will certainly give you more detailed instructions.
May 26, 2014 11:21:26 #
Lots of ways to avoid shadows, unless you want them. Here's a couple. Bouncing the flash off the ceiling can work, or you could pose them near a window with lots of natural light, and then use the flash as a filler.
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May 26, 2014 11:25:31 #
hlmichel wrote:
Are you using the popup flash or an on-camera speedlight?
Get your subjects farther from the backdrop/wall. Use off camera flash with an umbrella or softbox. Others will certainly give you more detailed instructions.
Get your subjects farther from the backdrop/wall. Use off camera flash with an umbrella or softbox. Others will certainly give you more detailed instructions.
I only have the pop-up flash that's built into the camera.
What is a good (reasonably priced) flash for a Nikon 7100 that I hope to buy? I now have a Nikon D80.
May 26, 2014 11:27:56 #
Treepusher wrote:
Lots of ways to avoid shadows, unless you want them. Here's a couple. Bouncing the flash off the ceiling can work, or you could pose them near a window with lots of natural light, and then use the flash as a filler.
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This sounds like what is feasible for now since I'll be in a small classroom w/ windows.
May 26, 2014 11:33:07 #
Triggerhappy wrote:
I will soon be taking photos of individual children for VBS.
I have done this before but had an outline shadow on the right side of the figures. I shot some of these with a flash and some without. How can I avoid this and shoot nice clear photos?
Thanks
Chris
I have done this before but had an outline shadow on the right side of the figures. I shot some of these with a flash and some without. How can I avoid this and shoot nice clear photos?
Thanks
Chris
If you have anything resembling a large window in the room where you're shooting you might consider a lens instead of a flash.
Indoor window light can be wonderful with the right lens. I like the Canon 50mm f/1.8. Example below.
May 26, 2014 16:22:26 #
jimmya wrote:
If you have anything resembling a large window in the room where you're shooting you might consider a lens instead of a flash.
Indoor window light can be wonderful with the right lens. I like the Canon 50mm f/1.8. Example below.
Indoor window light can be wonderful with the right lens. I like the Canon 50mm f/1.8. Example below.
Thanks. You have a precious subject.
May 26, 2014 16:28:27 #
Triggerhappy wrote:
I will soon be taking photos of individual children for VBS.
I have done this before but had an outline shadow on the right side of the figures. I shot some of these with a flash and some without. How can I avoid this and shoot nice clear photos?
Thanks
Chris
I have done this before but had an outline shadow on the right side of the figures. I shot some of these with a flash and some without. How can I avoid this and shoot nice clear photos?
Thanks
Chris
You CAN buy a flash but you don't NEED TO to take good flattering portraits.
The basic idea is to get "side light" onto them...the light should come about a 45 deg angle from their left.
The light shouldn't be harsh direct sun, but diffused window light. (think large window)
Then you could get some white cardboard, or a reflector or make a reflector out of cardboard painted white, or use a car windshield reflector to fill the shadow side of their face.
It's not about what you spend, it's about knowing how to manipulate the light you have, or the light you are creating.
I'd suggest you buy an ebook "Portraiture tips and techniques" by Wayne Radford. It's about taking good portraits of children and young adults with natural light.
May 26, 2014 16:35:12 #
Sweet. White light-weight foam board used to back paintings and photos would probably work fine.Thanks much.
Chris
Chris
May 26, 2014 16:47:59 #
Triggerhappy wrote:
Sweet. White light-weight foam board used to back paintings and photos would probably work fine.Thanks much.
Chris
Chris
Yep..forgot to mention foam board.
May 26, 2014 16:53:06 #
This is a portrait, done in an office using the doorway light from another office as side light.
No reflector, no fancy stuff...just had him turn until I got rembrandt light pattern.
turned the office lights off behind him to get black background.
You can do it...it's not about what you buy...it's about what you know.
No reflector, no fancy stuff...just had him turn until I got rembrandt light pattern.
turned the office lights off behind him to get black background.
You can do it...it's not about what you buy...it's about what you know.
May 26, 2014 18:06:17 #
rpavich wrote:
This is a portrait, done in an office using the doorway light from another office as side light.
No reflector, no fancy stuff...just had him turn until I got rembrandt light pattern.
turned the office lights off behind him to get black background.
You can do it...it's not about what you buy...it's about what you know.
No reflector, no fancy stuff...just had him turn until I got rembrandt light pattern.
turned the office lights off behind him to get black background.
You can do it...it's not about what you buy...it's about what you know.
I know very little, but I'm learning. With good advice from knowledgeable members like you I'm sure to be enriched along the way.
I really like your photo w/ the dark background/lighting. I don't want to shoot subject that are uninteresting and blah.
Thanks again
May 26, 2014 18:13:40 #
Triggerhappy wrote:
I know very little, but I'm learning. With good advice from knowledgeable members like you I'm sure to be enriched along the way.
I really like your photo w/ the dark background/lighting. I don't want to shoot subject that are uninteresting and blah.
Thanks again
I really like your photo w/ the dark background/lighting. I don't want to shoot subject that are uninteresting and blah.
Thanks again
Thanks for the kind words.
If you want to PM me about this or even call me to discuss...just PM me...I'm willing to help, I know it's confusing at first.
I'm bob.
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