WirtzWorld Loc: SE WI

I know this is a non-nude post, but it is of interest to some guys on this forum who expressed interest in my studio setup, so here are 2 photos that show the cove I built in full light and in photo light. The entire cove is built on a stud and plywood frame and the skin of it is 1/2 inch vertical drywall and 1/4 inch drywall for the curve. I had to paint it about once a month just to keep it fresh. I've shown both just so you can see how versatile this cove is. The curved edge, which is about 7 ft from 0 to 90 degrees, really causes the light to fall off, especially if your subject is far enough away from it. I had about 18 - 20 feet of space in front of the cove and the cove itself was 24 ft. wide. And with the extra-flat black paint it shows vividly whatever color light you throw at it. Excellent for making different colored backgrounds. The third shot shows Amanda being photographed by me with a white highlight behind her. The fourth shot shows the Miller Girls (which some of you have asked about) in a group shot with two blue strobes on the black cove wall.

If you have the space, you couldn't use it any better than a cove. In my opinion.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Many thanks to the master... this will go in my file ... good to copy successful techniques.

Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana

Very interesting.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

If I only had the space. Thanks for the illustrative discussion.
--Bob

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

Fantastic setup and quite a bevy of beauties also.

georgeretired Loc: Manitoba Canada

What a great layout/setup, plus a terrific photo of the ladies. Excellent all around.

WirtzWorld Loc: SE WI

I have to correct myself as I misstated the width of the cove. It was 18 ft across not the 24 that I said. But plenty large enough for a group of nine drunk young-uns.

Also, the lights shown in the first photo were only used for the background and hair lighting. The mains were two alien bees 1600s in large soft boxes. If I come across photos of the whole setup I’ll be sure to post it.

Toby

Very nice setup. Better than I have ever seen