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Hey everyone, im after some advice! My friend is starting out in hair and make-up for weddings, and shes asked me to take some pictures for both of our portfolios. I dont have any expert lighting or backdrops etc so im looking for some home made/easy solutions?? Ive got a room with quite alot of light and would like a reflector, is there anything around the home i can use for this and whats the best way to use them? I know its a big ask but if anyone has got any hints or tips i would be eternally grateful :D
 
My first thought would be to get outside on a nice day as the lighting will be much nicer and more natural than anything inside if you don't have suitable flash or studio lighting. A reflector would certainly be very useful. They're not too expensive to buy but a cheap alternative could be a large A1 sized piece of white mounting board which would be less than a fiver from somewhere like Hobbycraft.
 
thanks rob thats great, i didnt realise i could just use white board!! were trying to get outside but thinking of a backup plan because of the good old fashioned british summer!! :) thanks again for the tip!!
 
a bit cheesy for wedding photos maybe but as your is for hair-modelling and make-up, why not try to get a shot into the mirror reflecting the make-artist/hiar stylist and the model?
 
I'd go along with rob, keep it simple. Indoors is OK next to a bright window with a simple reflector which can be very nice and you can diffuse the window light through net curtains if required. If you are doing this I would suggest using a tripod as well.
 
inside avoids weather complications and gives you control over the light...yes daylight as well
try north facing windows early on in the day for cool and clear lighting without too much skin tone warming
tripod
reflector..a white shirt will do and will give highlights
quietness
good conversation
some light refreshments
patience
 
oh thats great thanks, i didnt think of the net curtain so ill put some thought into that! and the mirror is a great idea, ive looked through some other peoples pics which has given me some pose ideas, so hopefully itll go well!!! :)
 
What about a sheet of cardboard or hardboard covered with kitchen tin foil....makes a great reflector
 
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