First attempt at lighting and a background CC please!!!

[blackrose89]

Ok well last week for school I learned about different types of photography. Not how-to, just going over different types. I was really interested in low-key photography. I was a bit apprehensive using lighting, just was worried at failing lol. So here was my first attempt. I grabbed what I could seeing as I don't have much in the way of equipment. I used a fairy statue I have. There are two different version. First time using lighting and using a backdrop.

Note: for exif readers, I use a P&S so I have no control over aperture priority or anything.


#1http://www.flickr.com/photos/68569598@N06/6734029233/

Fairy stone statue by blackrose1981, on Flickrhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/68569598@N06/6734029233/
#2


fairy3 by blackrose1981, on Flickr

I know these are probably crappy, just need some CC for next time .

 

[blackrose89]

I think I posted this at the wrong time. Damn you Lightspeed and your amazing fruit fly shots!

 

[blackrose89]

WOW! 70 views and nothing! I thought they weren't great but WOW they must be awful LOLOL!!

 

[CowgirlMama]

I like them, but I know nothing about low key photography, so I can't tell you whether or not you achieved what you wanted. Sorry. Hopefully bumping will help the thread get noticed by someone more knowledgable...

 

[Derrel]

I think a bit of reflector fill on the right hand side might have helped. The black background seems a bit too dark for the subject matter, since it is so light...a dark gray or charcoal-toned background might have looked better. For a first effort and no control over all of the camera settings, these turned out okay.

 

[blackrose89]

Thanks! What are some common items I can use for a reflector?

 

[MTVision]

Thanks! What are some common items I can use for a reflector?

Tin foil!

 

[MTVision]

Tin foil!

Aluminum foil - whatever it's called.

 

[blackrose89]

How about a foil car window cover?

 

[MTVision]

How about a foil car window cover?

Can't hurt to try it.

I really like the low key photo. It came out nice!!

 

[blackrose89]

How about a foil car window cover?

Can't hurt to try it.

I really like the low key photo. It came out nice!!

Thank you! This was just a first try. I'm going to spend more time tomorrow, different subject matter too. I think my very controversial dragon statue lmao will be a great practice subject.

 

[Bossy]

I use this http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-110CM-...MEMW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327122900&sr=8-1
You can't go wrong with 11 bucks!

The images both look fine, there isn't too much of a difference between 1 and 2 but I do see the wings a bit better on 2. The blacks are rich and deep, that looks good, and there are good details caught, so thats great too.

Darn you and your obscure dragon doorstop

 

[Austin Greene]

How about a foil car window cover?

Can't hurt to try it.

I really like the low key photo. It came out nice!!

Thank you! This was just a first try. I'm going to spend more time tomorrow, different subject matter too. I think my very controversial dragon statue lmao will be a great practice subject.

:O

 

[blackrose89]

ATTENTION CHARLIE (aka cgipson lol)!

Your inbox is full, so in response to what you said:


Haven't seen the kitty pics I'll look for them . I was actually just using the glare from an iphone screen to light it. It was handy and offered decent light, but I'll diffuse it next time or find a better lighting source . So kinda like this Redirect Notice The way he disapears into the darkness?


Darel

I know you said that the background is too black, but isn't this part of the concept of low key photography? https://www.google.com/search?q=low...QKOx4TXCw&sqi=2&ved=0CDEQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=599

 

[cgipson1]

ATTENTION CHARLIE (aka cgipson lol)!

Your inbox is full, so in response to what you said:


Haven't seen the kitty pics I'll look for them . I was actually just using the glare from an iphone screen to light it. It was handy and offered decent light, but I'll diffuse it next time or find a better lighting source . So kinda like this Redirect Notice The way he disapears into the darkness?

Ah SO... You likey me links, YESSSSSS?


( and I will clean out my inbox.. sorry about that.. just popular, I guess!) lol!