I need details on using natural lighting for portrait photography…technique, equipment, etc.?
I had my daughter photographed a few years ago by a photographer in her home studio. As I recall, she only used a reflective disc and a large bay window in her home to take the photos..which came out wonderful! I would like to try something similar, with the natural lighting, but need more details. Any advise on natural lighting, etc?
Modified 'natural light' is what of of the best of us use. Using the directional diffused light from a window will evenly light the face but will generally leave the 'shadows' too dark. Lighting them with a white posterboard or a sheet of foam type home insulation reflection can keep the shadowed side from looking too dark.
I generally do not use the approach except by reproducing it in studio but you can see one that I did for a commercial client of mine.
It is the largest commercial company in the world BTW.
Good luck on the shoot.
At least you were concerned enough to ask.
Contact me from my site if you want more info or from my profile here.
http://www.curtisneeley.com/Portfolios/Commercial-photogaphy-by-curtis-neeley/images/office.jpg
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February 29th, 2008 at 6:58 am
You can use a piece of white oak tag, foam core or a pop up car window shade in silver to bounce the lightonto the shadowed side of the face.
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February 29th, 2008 at 7:59 am
Go to shutterbug.com and do a Search for "Natural Light Portraiture: Why One Photographer Loves the Sun" by Steve Bedell. Although Steve is mainly concerned with outdoor portraiture the article will still be useful.
You can contact him at steve@stevebedell.com. He has a DVD called "Sparkle Light" and a free e-newsletter.
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February 29th, 2008 at 8:41 am
Modified 'natural light' is what of of the best of us use. Using the directional diffused light from a window will evenly light the face but will generally leave the 'shadows' too dark. Lighting them with a white posterboard or a sheet of foam type home insulation reflection can keep the shadowed side from looking too dark.
I generally do not use the approach except by reproducing it in studio but you can see one that I did for a commercial client of mine.
It is the largest commercial company in the world BTW.
Good luck on the shoot.
At least you were concerned enough to ask.
Contact me from my site if you want more info or from my profile here.
http://www.curtisneeley.com/Portfolios/Commercial-photogaphy-by-curtis-neeley/images/office.jpg
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February 29th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
You can use the sun shield from your car as a reflector. The best time to photograph outside would be after sunrise or before sunset… you can also photograph in the shade to prevent harsh shadows.
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