Portrait lighting 2nd attempt

derek897 · 2013-11-17T00:02:07+0000

Hi folks, after the advice and tips from my first attempt here are a few from this evening, to be honest i struggled with this, a kind of a mix between ideas of what to try to portray and limitations of equipment (lighting and reflectors)The first time i had a fairly clear idea of what i wanted. This time i was just trying to use the advice i was given, and struggled a bit. Could do with some advice on direction what to ask of subjects/models/daughters. CC really is most welcome as i am kinda floating in the breeze here. Taken with K5 and Da*50-135 F2.8 Derek

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derek897 derek897

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13 years
Wicklow Ireland

Posted 17/11/2013 - 13:55 Link

cardiff_gareth wrote:
Also, if your using the mirrors to bounce light around don't! stop! They reflect light very direct and harsh. Swap these for white card. This bounces light back but scatters it so the light produced is more soft and flattering. You can buy A1 sheets in Hobby Craft for under a fiver a go

Cheers and thanks for the advice. Will try to get more lighting and will stay away from household lamps and mirrors.
Derek

I know what i like, If not always why.

derek897 derek897

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Wicklow Ireland

Posted 17/11/2013 - 15:04 Link

Thanks again. Lots of stuff to try
Will try and take everything on board and apply it.
Could be interesting or cr@p.
Derek

I know what i like, If not always why.