Thursday 6 June 2013

Major Studio Assessment Explained

Corporate Portrait:
Clare as Model :)


Setup:
Two tungsten lights shining directly onto a white background to create the brightness of the background. A soft-box placed quite close to the subject, at eye level and slightly to her right; sliver reflector held on an angle by and assistant to catch the sparkles in her eyes.

Full-length Corporate:

Clare, once again... :)

 Setup:
Back light shining from the subject's left side onto a black background to separate her from the background. Two soft-boxes were used at equal heights to illuminate subject though it should be noted the lengths of the soft-boxes from the subject creates a dark & mysterious effect.

Group Shot:

Classmate helpers :D
Setup:
Background light behind the subjects shining on a white background. Two soft-boxes in the front, left and right-hand side of the subjects gives the image a non-harsh light. The only problem really encountered in this picture was where to put hands and what expression should be worn. Much experimentation was made before I chose this picture. I feel it best sums up the cover of  a folklore/ interpretive contemporary music.

Editorial Shot:

A friend who loves snowboarding

Setup:
This portrait for a snowboarding celebrity/champion to feature on the cover of a magazine was not easy to create because of my lens size; 18-55mm- which isn't ideal for up close and personal portraiture. A bright back-light behind the subject was projected onto a black background- giving him a 'halo' of sorts; and making him look like a hero. Two tungsten lights were on directly on either side of him, one was shaped differently to the other to give him that mysterious half-shadow on one half of his face. A soft-box in front of him, slightly to his left soften shadows and harsh tungsten lights.
A reflector was also used to bring out the sparkle in his eyes. I was photographing up on a wooden box.

Saturday 13 April 2013

Progress on Corporate Business Portrait

Focal length 122 f/5.6 (1/250s)

Focal length 95 f/5.6 (1/250)

Focal length 95 f/5.6 (1/250)

Focal length 100 f/5.6 (1/250)

Focal length 100 f/5.6 (1/250s)

Wednesday 3 April 2013

Studio Major Assignment Brief

1) Corporate Portrait + full length portrait Idea


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  • generic "pretty" style of lighting- white back-lit background with 2 diffused lights on either side of the subject. No strong shadows.
  • subject body turned to the right, face facing camera, light smile, arms crossed but open expression to give appearance of not hiding anything.
  • Shot taken from eye-level or from a slightly lower angle to give sense of power.
2) Group Portrait Idea
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www.electrictiki.com

www.pagesdigital.com

www.benaudtrio.com
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  •  alternative band cd cover "The Three Wise Monkeys"
  • simple group lighting style- possible rim lighting.
  • tungsten light on right side- whit reflector on the other, strong backlight.
  • Using 3 classmates wearing black, against a black background. Will have to put people slightly in front of one another to stop shadows getting on their faces.
3) Editorial Portrait Idea
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  • friend coming in with snowsuit with reflective helmet.
  • Strong but mysterious lighting on subject- black background- light shapers needed as well as rim lighting.
  • 55mm lens, no other lenses or camera, unfortunately.
Edit:
 The magazine will be Australian New Zealand Snowboarding magazine.This editorial shot will be about the cutting edge of technology in the snowboarding sphere. Chris is the subject who will be shot in half light half shadow to create a mysterious effect. May experiment with black & white effects.
www.magnation.com
Unfortunately studio shoot are rare for this extreme outdoor sport. The shoot may have to be more candid than originally intended. For a studio shoot to make sense the lifestyle of the snowboarder may have to be showcased- sitting shots, drinking red bull, cleaning equipment etc.
Studio shoots regarding snowboarding are mainly used for the advertising of necessary sportsgear.
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Tuesday 19 March 2013

Group Portraits

'Family Shots'

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'Rock star' shots:
1/125s - f/11


Examples:
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http-_farm3.static.flickr.com_2160_2169331902_0ebed02943
http://www.philippe-roy.com/images/photo/Classic-Travel_group-portraits_02.jpg

http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/images/stories/feb11/interior-studio-group.jpg


Tuesday 12 March 2013

Backgrounds, Separations, Fill-lights and Reflectors


All photos by me.
3/4 length shot, subject lit up from behind & from the front with tungsten light.

Diffuser was used, no lighting from behind was used.

Background lit up, Rembrant style lighting.

Background lit up, broad portrait shot.

Lit up from behind, short portrait shot.

Lit up from behind broad portrait shot.

Lit up with front tungsten light.
Examples:
http://ophotostudio.com/portfolio/images/main/01.jpg
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhafVkdXiLaMI565pXbaVh4D9MkZ9a_FXk-En1IjmtyfmhvdM5mdulMh-v3WUT01HXlfzS0MPLrdcv0beu2rKET-WOY7e-SS0BT7JGx93ACvahs9GSHJ9RocZ4VHfhjjXOt9cXSoaOg5s/s1600/Taisen.jpg
http://media.digitalcameraworld.com/files/2012/08/Studio_lighting_techniques_portrait_photography_tips_NIK10.zone_7.lighting11.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3559/3424260229_f50c071fd8_o.jpg