Comments on: How I Lit This Fashion Shot

By: Mike Payne

Mike Payne — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:39:00 +0000

A helpful tip on picture frame / mirror reflections– grab a ball of toilet paper from the bathroom and stuff it behind the frame where necessary. In this case, the left side of the right painting directly behind the model. The slightest adjustment should be enough to bounce that hotspot away from a direct shot into the lens.

By: James Shortridge

James Shortridge — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:28:00 +0000

Overall I think its just what you wanted. Hindsight, you decided you didn’t like the light reflections in the picture on the wall. The beauty of that is, you can change it if you want. Someone up above noted how seeing liking it, how confusing it is when your trying to learn; The whole point is doing it your way, if its for a client, and they don’t like it,then you have to change it if they don’t like it. Otherwise, its a matter of your own creative freedom. Even happy accidents can become unique, and that is the point of learning. You can’t please everyone but if you don’t please yourself, then you’ve pleased no one.

By: Erin

Erin — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:22:00 +0000

I didn’t get the neon light in the window thing until I read the explanation. I just assumed you wanted a splash of color in the shot.

By: RXMAN2

RXMAN2 — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:59:00 +0000

i work so hard to eliminate that type of reflection and then see a pro with it is there and who liked it. so confusing when you are trying to learn

By: James Jones

James Jones — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:35:00 +0000

Agreed – pretty much everything is great except the reflection on the picture, I can see why you might have originally liked it but I think the shot would benefit from it’s removal.

Really eye catching striking image though.

By: Nicholas Gonzalez

Nicholas Gonzalez — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:28:00 +0000

Thank you for sharing. I love the attention to color: the magentas contrasting with the yellows. The pose works for me. The angular shapes the model creates works well with the frames, the bed, even the lamp. I do agree that the spot on the photo can be retouched out but only because a light isn’t in frame to support the reflection, so for me I would’ve removed it. Again, solely on the purpose of supporting what is in frame. Otherwise you and the model did a great job. Thanks for sharing.

By: Alberto Oscarelli

Alberto Oscarelli — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:45:00 +0000

Nice pic but I agree the reflection on the frame is the first thing I looked at. In fashion attention to detail is everything

By: Hans Andersson

Hans Andersson — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:43:00 +0000

And now i read the article, sorry….

By: Hans Andersson

Hans Andersson — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:34:00 +0000

Why oh, WHY didnt they take out that reflektion in the framed picture? Its ugly and distracting. Otherwise its great!!

By: David Nguyen

David Nguyen — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:05:00 +0000