Fig. 4.9
The perfect image to illustrate a
good clean high-key set-up –
simple, bright and with great
expression.
Image taken in the studio. White
Colourama, 1 Elinchrom BRXi
500, Octa 135cm softbox key light,
2 background lights, Nikon D2Xs
and 24–70 lens.This is an easy set-up to work with as the lights are
arranged in such a way as the subject, whether an
individualoragroupofpeople,willbelitinasatisfactory
waywhenplacedinvariousdifferentpositionsandposes.
When photographing larger groups of people, say in
generation shoots or large family groupings, high-key
lighting is a great styleto use to ensure that all are lit
adequately.