- This topic is empty.
Window Light
-
Fabulous pose, maybe pull her “hip” arm up and back slightly to give better parallels with her back, that’s a really minor point, the mood is excellent Thor. Was this against a large window on a grey day? As you know, I’m not a fan of white backgrounds as I feel they wrap around the subject rather than let the subject stand forward in the frame.
Particularly, I love her bum/legs, the lighting is excellent.
Si
Yes, indeed, this was against a large window on a grey day. The windows was draped with white material to diffuse the light and provide privacy for the model. I’m not a fan of white backgrounds either, but only in the context of traditional studio portraits because they have been done to death and often very badly. A properly lit white background and correct placement of the subject ought to ensure that you don’t get this wraparound effect (blow-by) which you describe.
However, for subject like this I quite like the wraparound effect, so much so that I’ve actually shot into a large Octa-style softbox to achieve the same effect. Combined with some highlight diffusion in post-production, it creates a wonderfully sensuous image, in my opinion. Here are the other two that I liked from this session using the same window:
Gorgeous lighting on all these Thorsten. Very impressive work
indeed. I am a fan of this ‘wraparound’ type of lighting, particularly
when it comes to nudes. As you mentioned yourself, it does help
create a more sensuous mood…This is exactly the type of thing I’ve been trying myself, though with
dreadful results so far…Rob.
I suppose I can’t complain about the lack of activity on this forum, if I’m not commenting and posting myself.
The 3rd shot is my fave, but I do like the pose in the 2nd. I love the muted skin tones.
the b&w (toned) version works the best for me & is a well executed shot
Gerry
Stunning images. So beautifully lit. I love the first one and of the other two the first one is great. I find the position of the head in the last one, looks a bit unnatural for some reason. In saying that, I’d be ecstatic to come even close to the excellent quality of these images.
You must be logged in to reply to this topic.
