Here is an image that is inspired by film noir! A great study for light shaping is to study film noir. When you watch the films turn off the sound and study the light. This model is Divinora. This was done at a workshop by Robert R Sanderswhere I hired the model after hours, the strobes where used by other photographers but NO one was using the available hot lights and available light fixtures in the room.
I used Arri ...
Film Noir inspired image
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Same pose different mood
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Recently I posted a similar pose from a different model demonstrating the “clam shell” technique for a headshot. This is my manager Marine, and I wanted to show that you can create a different mood simply by using different light modifiers. I used a single 10 degree grid in a 7″ reflector as the main just off of camera right. To camera left I ...
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Hey everybody, here is a study I did using SPEEDLIGHTS as my only light sources. The light modifiers used where two foursquare light boxes, zoot snoots, gels and one california sunbounce…try to guess how many where used. This is proof positive that you can get BIG studio lighting from speedlights if you know how to use and shape your light. — with DrDan Yahnian.
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A recent image I took of Natasha Kizmet. Using a zoom spot with GOBO as the main and two edge lights, both with 20 degree grids and with my new prototype Hi-lightdiscs (step-down rings) gelled for warmth. Adjustments for effect on the saturation that completed the overall noir affect.
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Clam Shell technique
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Here is a study using the “clam shell technique” . A beauty dish was placed above the model with a strip box below. Then for the edges I used gridded heads with quarter cto for warmth. When doing this it is very important not have the lower light soarce over power the upper. I had about 1/2 half stop lower light intensity on the bottom than the ...
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Fun with an Icon
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Mission Statement
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Now is the time to share my knowledge and my style with world. Along with this is a new site design!
Over the past year I have answered many questions regarding photography and I find that I am eager to share my knowledge and my experiences that hopefully will help you on your creative journey. Remember, that just because you have a lighting kit, a reflector, an expensive ...
You can’t fall off the floor!
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This phrase has been largely attributed to on of my favorite entertainers of all time Dean Martin.
This is a new policy I will be adopting on were to place my camera when I am shooting.
This happened the other day when I was in a hurry to adjust a light.
Both the LCD and the LED was out of commission. This happened early on in the photo-shoot, luckily I had my ...
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