Christie Photo
No longer a newbie, moving up!
Something is starting to come into focus for me: It seems many here, when working on location (in some one's home), don't plan on creating lighting, but rely on the existing lighting. Is this right?
I understand if it's an outdoor portrait, but really?.... is that what most are doing?
There are SO many variables: direction of light, quality of light, placement of light, level of light...
Also, I understand the desire to use ambient light if you're equipped with a single strobe. But I can't see where this is a good plan.
At the most basic level, a fill light and a main light are needed. It's POSSIBLE to get nice results using the available light for the fill, but only if it's the right color temperature (to match the main), and is falling on the subject from the right direction... and is broad (large and diffused) enough. I wouldn't want to rely on that, especially with family groups.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks.
-Pete
I understand if it's an outdoor portrait, but really?.... is that what most are doing?
There are SO many variables: direction of light, quality of light, placement of light, level of light...
Also, I understand the desire to use ambient light if you're equipped with a single strobe. But I can't see where this is a good plan.
At the most basic level, a fill light and a main light are needed. It's POSSIBLE to get nice results using the available light for the fill, but only if it's the right color temperature (to match the main), and is falling on the subject from the right direction... and is broad (large and diffused) enough. I wouldn't want to rely on that, especially with family groups.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks.
-Pete