Self Portrait

Digital Matt · Jan 3, 2007

The one from my avatar, which some people have asked about...

woodsac · Jan 3, 2007

I already told you what I think :thumbsup:

EBphotography · Jan 3, 2007

I as well! Nice!

Digital Matt · Jan 3, 2007

Yes you did, and thank you both

Corry · Jan 3, 2007

Ok...I have a message for Marge (I'm hoping I'm remembering her name right)....so Matt, you can't read this...just call that beautiful wife of yours over to read.

To Matt's wife:

Dayuuuumm, are you one lucky woman!

(not that he's not lucky too.

)

Sincerely,
Corry

Ok,Matt, you can read THIS...

...the lighting in this shot is simply AMAZING. I seriously hope I can someday get somewhere even CLOSE to the grasp you have on portrait lighting. Wonderful job on this!

Digital Matt · Jan 3, 2007

Corry,

Thank you

You are too kind. I'll make sure Marge gets the message, but truthfully, I am the lucky one.

The thing about lighting is, it is something you can easily learn, and replicate whenever you need. You've probably seen my recent portrait threads. I've been experimenting, and refining, my rim lighting (highlighting the edges of a person to separate them from the background) This was just me having fun experimenting some more and refining that technique.

It's a softbox on the right (my left), a 24" silver reflector on the left (my right), and to the back left, a silver umbrella splashing that rim light.

emogirl · Jan 3, 2007

Perfection....great lighting

Johnboy2978 · Jan 3, 2007

This is superbly done Matt. nice work!

Digital Matt · Jan 3, 2007

Thank you emogirl and Johnboy

craig · Jan 4, 2007

Dramatic lighting. Very "Terminator".

Puscas · Jan 4, 2007

Great picture. It's all 'in place': the lighting, the clothes, your expression. Very good!

pascal

Digital Matt · Jan 4, 2007

Thanks Craig and Pascal

DeepSpring · Jan 4, 2007

I really like it the lighting and everything is great,

I was wondering if you could possibly describe the light set up you used? Or even posta picture of it?