Lighting Techniques for Photographing Model Portfolios: Strategies for Digital Photographers

Practical Example: Two Looks in the Desert.These two swimsuit im- ageswereshotinthedesert,whereIemployedamirrortohighlightthemod ...

model from background. For this image and the setup shot (6-29), the white balance was set to daylight. In the second image (6-2 ...

Drag the Shutter for Creative Effect. Dragging the shutter is a technique that allows you to combine the effects of flash with a ...

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styling products should be added, and no straightening or curling should be done. The occasional exception occurs when a hair st ...

testexposureslikethiswhilethemodelispreparingsoIcandeterminemyde- sired exposure and decide how much I can change the shutter sp ...

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exposed the model correctly (i.e.,to my taste). For image7-9, I shot at^1 / 30 second at f/8. Notice how the model’s skin tone i ...

108 LIGHTING TECHNIQUES FOR PHOTOGRAPHING MODEL PORTFOLIOS 7-11, 7-12, 7-13.A series of test shots helped me determine the right ...

To create the storyboard effect seen in images7-14 to7-19(above) and7-19to7-23(next page), motion in avarietyofshotswasrequired. ...

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the longer body shots. Additionally, look at the shot of the finger (facing page, bottom right) and notice how much brighter the ...

gurus feel that occasional, deliberate lens flare adds drama and passion to the image. Either way, it is critical that the photo ...

shield the lens—although this is difficult, since I normally need both hands to work the camera. I have directed assistants to h ...

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location shoot, but the weather forced us into the studio. So, I was seeking a unique, high-impact look to produce with studio l ...

shoot headshots on location near the model’s home, but nature intervened andathunderstormsentushurryingindoors.Rainedout,theonly ...

Casino in Las Vegas. The goal was to capture the beauty, power, and grace of the aerialist’s performance. Although there were ma ...

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derstanding of the flow of the show. At the last dress rehearsal, I was able to shoot many images usingtungsten settings and day ...