Indoor Lighting

Laika · Jan 4, 2011

The struggles of indoor lighting.

For the people that know much more about lighting than I do, how could I improve on these images if they were reshot?

1. What is the best way to seperate from the background in cases such as these? I like doing black on black, but I feel that some of the detail in the coat is getting lost. It was a two light set up, both about equal distance on either side of the model. Bounced off the umbrellas rather than shot through. This was my first experience with a 'real' lighting set up.

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Any lighting suggestions for two or three would be appreciated because I would like to reshoot them with film. So I want to pin down any mistakes now...There is reflections of the umbrella on the water that I have no idea how to keep out of the shots.

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JasonLambert · Jan 4, 2011

With the first image if you want to bring her out from the background you can do a few things... One, light the background. A flash set up between the subject and the wall would do this nicely. Two, Side light the subject but make sure you use something to block the light from spilling onto the BG if you want to keep in nice and black. Three, reflect your key lighting back to the side of the girl. Just get light on her or the bg in one way or another.

I love your second image... A beauty dish would have made for some great eyes.

The third I am not a fan of the processing or the catch lights being below the pupil of the eye.

thatfornoobs · Jan 25, 2011

These are great! Don't listen to those who will talk about the over exposure in her face in the third pic! They don't understand that this is a different look.

Frequency · Jan 26, 2011

First and third are excellent; second one has the problem that she appears at first sight to be in a awkward angle, where as she is not; the dress part below her waistline is not placed properly

Regards

tat1973 · Jan 26, 2011

very nice

tat1973 · Jan 26, 2011

beautiful

stevenrecords · Jan 27, 2011

I like the first one the best!

kundalini · Jan 27, 2011

Laika said:
The struggles of indoor lighting.

For the people that know much more about lighting than I do, how could I improve on these images if they were reshot?

1. What is the best way to seperate from the background in cases such as these? I like doing black on black, but I feel that some of the detail in the coat is getting lost. It was a two light set up, both about equal distance on either side of the model. Bounced off the umbrellas rather than shot through. This was my first experience with a 'real' lighting set up.

Untitled by behind.your.eyes, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/myeyesaredry/5316618540/

You should be able to increase the separation and loss of detail with a two light set up. Could you please explain in detail what you have at hand and how you positioned the lighting for this first photo. Additional (strobe) lighting is probably not required, but some reflectors/bounce cards may enhance the effect.

Photo95 · Jan 28, 2011

cant really see what she is wearing on the first shot.

second pic composition looks good, but the part of the dress on the top right corner is a bit distracting.

minor fixes, but still looks good.

Laika · Feb 1, 2011

I haven't been able to get on to the photo forum in awhile mostly due to school. I was happy to see all your responses! Thank you!

You should be able to increase the separation and loss of detail with a two light set up. Could you please explain in detail what you have at hand and how you positioned the lighting for this first photo. Additional (strobe) lighting is probably not required, but some reflectors/bounce cards may enhance the effect.

For the first photo I had the two lights at about eye level of the model. Maybe a couple of feet away from her, on either side.

I have two lights on stands w/umbrellas. Two clamplights, and a homemade softbox. I have access to a reflector as well.

photocist · Feb 2, 2011

I would say light the side/back left and right, and reduce the flash on her face. It should create more of a glow type effect that will make her pop off the background