It's all about the hair
My1st attempt at taking portraits. Single light plus a hair light. 18-35 Sigma on a D500 crop body taken in my dining room. Not a model, just a local high school girl accompanied by her mother
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Can you elaborate on 'a hair light'. Do you have a light top right and behind the subject?
The hair light is a warm spotlight behind and below her right shoulder. The main light is a $50 speedlight shot through an inexpensive 38" softbox with an egg-crate
Thanks Lou, I am starting out on the portrait lighting path so all knowledge gratefully received.
Hi Lou- I think because in most real world situations the light comes from above it might be nice to have your hair light a little higher on her head...just a little nit pick.
Good morning Mr. H. This young Lady was my 1st attempt at taking portraits. Attached is one of the original shots I took of her in an attempt to capture a moment. I was attempting to add a little theatrical atmosphere to the photo, not trying to emulate natural daylight. I 'm trying to be somewhat original and not just have my photos look like everyone else's or duplicate nature. Thanks for taking the time to view and comment about my efforts. I should have elevated the light to provide better balance though.
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