b&w ?

[tanz1983]

I don't know how to really search for this. I love doing b&w pics. I am particularly interested in top lighted pics. For instance, a clear glass bowl on a black background where all you see is the outline due to the light. I want to do people shots like this, but I don't know how to set up my lighting. Does anyone have suggestions?

 

[tirediron]

If it's a silhouette image you want, strong backlighting is what is req'd.

 

[tanz1983]

Kinda like a silhouette, but I want to have the curves lighted.

 

[K_Pugh]

contre-jour or something it's called as far as i remember.

just had a look though and i think this term is used for silhouettes.

 

[Alpha]

Strong backlight + rim lighting is what you want.

 

[christopher walrath]

Just make sure your directional lighting is UBER strong and expose purposely placing the shadows on about Zone I - I 1/2.

 

[tanz1983]

thanks guys.