Modeling Portfolio

[DAKK]

Well Im going to be helping a friend of mine build up her modeling portfolio. So that brings me to my question. Im going to be shooting in a wooded area and im not going to have the luxury of any lighting other than natural lighting. Is there any tips i should think about while shooting and is there any way I can use natural light to my benefit?

 

[cnutco]

Shot wide open and use reflectors to fill where needed.

 

[kundalini]

Wide open may be of benefit to your style, but not necessarily. However, cnutco makes a valid suggestion about reflectors. I would add to that to have more than one and to also have at least a 1 stop difusser. Dappled light on your subject from the sunlight shining through the tress is not a pleasing look. This may also involve an assistant. Always a good thing to bring along.

 

[mishele]

Suggests.......... titties for the win.

 

[LINYBIMMER]

Mishele,
You're the best.
Sincerely,

LINYBIMMER

 

[joealcantar]

Take advantage of available light to act as your backlighting/hairlight etc. as well. If you have a spot where you can pose the subject with the light hitting them from behind and you light them up from the front it can make for a cool combination.
I took this shot today taking advantage of the backlighting.

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Watch for Trees etc. that will frame the shot for you.
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Shoot well, Joe