Becky

punkeye · 30 Sep 2011

Back for my 3rd session in the studio. Luckily the experienced Becky was there modeling for me helping me achieve some nice poses as I tried to light her. Had a little play with black and white b/gs. neways let me know what you think as Im looking to improve.

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punkeye · 30 Sep 2011

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Silver pixels · 1 Oct 2011

Hi Dave, I'm going to have to pass on the C&C i'm afraid, they all look fantastic to me! What moves me to post is the smile from the model, she's fantastic!! So much so that i found myself smiling back at her!

She also proves that you don't have to get your kit off to do the business!
Many thanks to both of you!

cambsno · 1 Oct 2011

The white b/g is far too blown for my liking, but personally I am not a fan of the blown bg so that is not particularly constructive. No7 has the best look imo.

mrtoad · 1 Oct 2011

6 for me...the whole persona

punkeye · 2 Oct 2011

Thanks for the comments guys. I was just making the model relax and laugh, was going for that natural smile. As for the blown whites I dont understand the comment I thought the idea was to light the b/g enough to ensure the whites are white not pooly lit and appear grey but if you would like to explain the comment?

mrtoad · 3 Oct 2011

punkeye said:
Thanks for the comments guys. I was just making the model relax and laugh, was going for that natural smile. As for the blown whites I dont understand the comment I thought the idea was to light the b/g enough to ensure the whites are white not pooly lit and appear grey but if you would like to explain the comment?

what i think is inferred is the background has no real colour or texture...hence the term blown
more suitable for high key work
as to what to do...:shrug:..as i dont really try this anymore...used to have an old piece of canvas

punkeye · 4 Oct 2011

Thanks Geof for trying to explain,
Ill have a think of what to do but they were meant to be Hi key maybe if I turn the rear lights down abit and see if I can get the b/g white but less bright

mrtoad · 4 Oct 2011

punkeye said:
Thanks Geof for trying to explain,
Ill have a think of what to do but they were meant to be Hi key maybe if I turn the rear lights down abit and see if I can get the b/g white but less bright

you could use a backlight with a gel...tinted lighting
or turn the power down if its possible to give a sort of cosy semi dark feel
that needs two lamps though

Sparkles33 · 4 Oct 2011

My favourite by far is #7. Very punchy eyes, nice warm smile, bright colours, love it.