Lighting Techniques for Photographing Model Portfolios: Strategies for Digital Photographers

(C. Jardin) #1

  • 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.



    1. 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.



    1. 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.



    1. Types of Light Sources.



  • Naturalvs.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.





    1. 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.

    • TABLE OF CONTENTS





    1. 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.



    1. 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.





    1. Additional Tips.



  • U.S./Europeanvs.Asian Agencies.

    • U.S. and European Agencies.

    • Asian Agencies.



  • Comp Cards.

  • The Model’s Comfort.

  • Clothing.

  • Menvs.Women.

  • Image Quality.

  • Conclusion..

  • Index..

    • TABLE OF CONTENTS



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