Lighting Techniques for Photographing Model Portfolios · Strategies for Digital Photographers by Pegram, Billy -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Table of Contents Preface Introduction

It’s Not About Equipment Theory and Passion Photographing Models The Rewards of Model Photography

Creativity Travel Financial Making a Positive Change

The Challenges of Model Photography

Environmental Demands Technical Challenges What to Emphasize Working with People

Begin with Portraiture

1. Basic Principles

Previsualization

Emulate the Success of Others Use Your Imagination Communicate Your Concept

Objectives

Creating Flow Stopping the Gaze

Your Visual Toolbox

Straight Lines Curves Composition and Cropping Perspective

Tone and Color Use a Tripod

2. The Physics of Light

What Light Is How Light Behaves

Reflection Refraction Absorption

Quality of the Light

Size of the Light Source Natural Light

Direction of the Light

Front Light Angled or Side Light Backlight

Light and Color

Color Temperature Practical Example: Adding Variety with White Balance

Light Intensity and Metering

3. Light Placement

Objectives Main Light

Practical Example: Lighting the Mask of the Face

Fill Light Hair Light Background Light(s) Accent Light(s) Lighting in the Studio Lighting Outdoors and On Location

4. Types of Light Sources

Natural vs. Artificial Light Sunlight

Bright Sunlight Cloudy Skies Practical Example: Bright Sunlight Practical Example: Morning Light Practical Example: Use What You Find

Tungsten Lighting

Practical Example: Slow Shutter Speed, High ISO

Fluorescent Lighting Electronic Flash

Practical Example: Fill Flash

Studio Strobe

Practical Example: Strobe for Consistent Results

5. Light Modifiers

Reflectors

Surface Design For Fill Practical Example: Reflected Fill on Location Practical Example: Natural Reflectors

Gobos

Practical Example: Gobos to Control Accent Lighting Practical Example: Gobos to Control Lens Flare

Scrims Barebulb Lighting Parabolics

Practical Example: Backlighting with Parabolics

Beauty Dish Diffusers Barn Doors Spotlights Grid Spots Snoots Umbrellas Softboxes

Practical Example: Soft and Beautiful Practical Example: A Fresh, Colorful Look

Colored Gels

6. Matching the Light to the Image

Determining the Model’s Best Market

Age Height Overall Appearance

Commercial Images

Practical Example: Mariposa Films

Fashion Images Glamour Images Lingerie Images Plus-Size Images Editorial Images Athletic/Sports Images Catalog Images Swimwear Images

Practical Example: Two Looks in the Desert

Special Attributes

7. Creative Techniques

Drag the Shutter for Creative Effect Control the Background with Light Look Around! Create a Storyboard Add Lens Flare Do Extreme Close-Ups Work with Performers

Practical Example: Emerald Dream Ball Practical Example: Headlights and Tailpipes

Highlight One Asset Use a Prop

Practical Example: AK-47 Practical Example: Newspapers

8. Additional Tips

U.S./European vs. Asian Agencies

U.S. and European Agencies Asian Agencies

Comp Cards The Model’s Comfort Clothing Men vs. Women Image Quality

Conclusion Index

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