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With only a couple of well placed lights and a little imagination, shooting a fashion portrait can be easy.
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Topics Covered:
- Setting the main light
- Setting a fill light
- Setting a back light
Equipment Used:
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We set up a Medium LiteDome and strobe head on a Boom and Boom Stand. |
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This main light was positioned above and in front of our model. |
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This is the result. We are off to a good start. |
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We added a small HalfDome2 low and in front of our model. |
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This shots shows the model and both lights in position on the set. |
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This is the result. It is a bit brighter and now there are highlights in her eyes. |
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This is a close-up comparison of the original one-light shot and the two-light shot. |
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We added a back light pointed at the model to provide a glow around the edges of our model. This light accepts gels for adding color to the light. |
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This is the result. The back light really brightens up the shot. |
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This is another shot with the same lighting set up. |
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This shot was taken after adding a magenta gel to the back light. |
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We added a wrap for a different look. |
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