Non-commercial session. I use one strobe light with 80 cm [32 inch] octa-softbox in front of a Model, a slightly on left and above Model forehead. Model is in corner of studio. The brown background is C-shaped material. White walls on the sides act as reflecting planes. In the foreground ther are two lighting stands (one with a key light).
In Affinity [replacement for PS] i have done: perspective correction, Doge and Burn, delicate light and color correction.
Shot on Canon EOS R6 mk II with Canon EF 70-200mm L II.
75mm
f/2.8
1/80 s
ISO 100
Model: Dorota [Dorothy] Majcher
MUp: Dorota Majcher
Photo: Rafal [Raphael] Baranowski
Is there a reason you choose to use the stands as additional frames? I think white walls to backdrop to subject would be excellent. But if I'm being honest the stands detract more than they add.
Yes. There are two reasons. The first one is that this photo is one of a series that was supposed to have a fashion character but in a "raw space" - "from the kitchen".
The second is the fact that in the studio it was not possible to place the lamp above the model (no boom arm), and I liked the light from this placement of a source, but the stand was in the way. So I used it, and a second one, as an element of the photo :)
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The third reason can be considered fact that it is easier (especially when they are on a white background) to remove them in post-production than to add them (problem with perspective, blur, aberration, ... generally impression that they aren't "pasted in") :)
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And looking for a fourth reason, the vertical lines acting as an additional frame strengthen the impression that the person in the frame is taller and slimmer - an effect like an elevator shaft.
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And doesn't the eye run from a blurred tap on the tripod, to another blurred tap on the tripod, and then to the model's face? Such a vicious circle that focuses attention on the model's face and not her dark thigh? Probably this could be this distracting feeling, right?
Hmm, I see your point about the eye moving back and forth. I think it would work better if light stands were part of the overall theme though. I hope to impress that this was meant as constructive, if unsolicited, feedback. I think you accomplished a lovely picture in general.
Yes. Thank you! That's why I submitted the photo for criticism - to get feedback. Thanks!