flattering for older clients. In years past, I used barn doors on an older Stu-
dio Master main light. If you can’t find an old Photogenic Studio Master,
I suggest using a small light source. I currently use 6-inch light reflectors
and a grid aimed directly at the mask of the subject’s face. Like everything
else in photography, this technique takes lots of practice. Make sure you’re
confident using this technique before you try it on a client. Fiddling with
Left—As you can see, the lighting is very
harsh. You must carefully control the
light so it doesn’t spill onto other areas
of the subject’s body. If you cannot
achieve this with a grid, use a snoot.
Above—This image was created using
one spotlight (with a grid) aimed directly
at the mask of the subject’s face (160
watt light source, metered at f/16).Fac-
ing page—I brought the background
light closer to the subject for this image.
I placed the subject closer to the back-
ground to create the shadow. I used a
750 watt light with a grid as my main
light (metered at f/16). I also used an
umbrella fill light behind the camera.52 ELLIE VAYO’S GUIDE TO BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY