Lighting test - PhotoCamel

Dacoda Image · 11-07-2009

Hauled my eldest son in to the studio and forced him to sit for a lighting test. This is about the only way I can get him in front of the camera any more!

nldunne · 11-07-2009

Like the lower light level - not overpowering and hard on the eyes.

gsk · 11-07-2009

Am not knowledgeable enough about lighting to critique but, I like your results.

KellyL · 11-07-2009

I am not sure what you are testing. But the sharpness of the image and the sculpting of the left jaw are nice. Makes a fat man jealous and wishing that maybe he didn't eat that second brownie. Or even the first.

loeee · 11-07-2009

You have a good looking son, with a nice on-camera presence; it's too bad he doesn't like to pose for you. I'm not qualified to comment on the lighting except that I like it, and I like the shot.

Dacoda Image · 11-07-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by nldunne

Like the lower light level - not overpowering and hard on the eyes.

Thanks for taking time to look.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsk

Am not knowledgeable enough about lighting to critique but, I like your results.

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by KellyL

I am not sure what you are testing. But the sharpness of the image and the sculpting of the left jaw are nice. Makes a fat man jealous and wishing that maybe he didn't eat that second brownie. Or even the first.

Hey Kelly, Was setting up for a shoot for today and asked my son to sit while I checked my lights. As for his chin.... hmmmm... mine is a tad rounded too! Hey wanna share that double fudge brownie over there?

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Originally Posted by loeee

You have a good looking son, with a nice on-camera presence; it's too bad he doesn't like to pose for you. I'm not qualified to comment on the lighting except that I like it, and I like the shot.

Thanks loeee

Benji · 11-09-2009

Stacey,

Great looking young man there!!!

It looks a bit flat and it needed a hair light.

His arms are quite prominant in this shot. Lets think on this a moment,. Raising the camera up a little higher would have minimized his arms, but might have "feminized" the pose more than it already is

(See below.) Having him in a long sleeved shirt would have solved the bare arm problem except then we would have an aweful lot of blackness at the bottom of the image. I believe lowering his knee is the answer. That way less arm would show and more of his chest would be revealed giving the image more balance.

Lastly his hear is tipped to the feminine shoulder!

Benji

k9ofkaos · 11-09-2009

I always hate commenting after Benji because he is so knowledgable and thorough. So I'll just say I like it, you have a good lookin' son, and thanks for sharing.

cman78 · 11-09-2009

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Originally Posted by k9ofkaos

I always hate commenting after Benji because he is so knowledgable and thorough. So I'll just say I like it, you have a good lookin' son, and thanks for sharing.

What he said

I can't get my son in front of the camera now at 12 years old. I can't imagine trying when he's older. You're lucky

AG34 · 11-09-2009

Nice result. A single light with barn doors? Just wondered, as I took a few of my eldest son that way recently and rather liked the pix. In fact, I may even post a shot from that shoot. Thanks for the inspiration.....

swampler · 11-09-2009

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Originally Posted by Benji

It looks a bit flat and it needed a hair light.

I can see where a hair light would be useful, but I'm confused on the flat comment. I see shadows from his nose and along his cheek, so in what way is this flat? Not challenging your comment, I'm just trying to see what you see.

Benji · 11-09-2009

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Originally Posted by swampler

I can see where a hair light would be useful, but I'm confused on the flat comment. I see shadows from his nose and along his cheek, so in what way is this flat? Not challenging your comment, I'm just trying to see what you see.

OK not flat, just VERY broad loop lighting.

Benji

11-07-2009	#2
nldunne Photocamel Master Location: North Vancouver Posts: 5,155 CamelKarma: 24836 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Lighting test Like the lower light level - not overpowering and hard on the eyes.
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11-07-2009	#3
gsk PhotoCamel Supporter Dromedary Posts: 1,342 CamelKarma: 12011 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Lighting test Am not knowledgeable enough about lighting to critique but, I like your results.
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11-07-2009	#4
KellyL Photocamel Master Location: Mental State: Just west of chaos and south of disaster. Posts: 9,631 CamelKarma: 30352 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Lighting test I am not sure what you are testing. But the sharpness of the image and the sculpting of the left jaw are nice. Makes a fat man jealous and wishing that maybe he didn't eat that second brownie. Or even the first.
	__________________ "Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." ~ Scott Adams ~ www.kellylylephotography.com "Opportunity knocks in vain if you don't reach out and open the door." K.C. Lyle

11-07-2009	#5
loeee PhotoCamel Supporter F1 Camel Location: California Posts: 4,131 CamelKarma: 22306 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Lighting test You have a good looking son, with a nice on-camera presence; it's too bad he doesn't like to pose for you. I'm not qualified to comment on the lighting except that I like it, and I like the shot.
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11-09-2009	#7
Benji F1 Camel Location: Bluffton, IN Posts: 3,339 CamelKarma: 17713 Editing OK?: No Gallery \| Blog	Re: Lighting test Stacey, Great looking young man there!!! It looks a bit flat and it needed a hair light. His arms are quite prominant in this shot. Lets think on this a moment,. Raising the camera up a little higher would have minimized his arms, but might have "feminized" the pose more than it already is (See below.) Having him in a long sleeved shirt would have solved the bare arm problem except then we would have an aweful lot of blackness at the bottom of the image. I believe lowering his knee is the answer. That way less arm would show and more of his chest would be revealed giving the image more balance. Lastly his hear is tipped to the feminine shoulder! Benji
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11-09-2009	#8
k9ofkaos Camel of the Month Location: Heart of Dixie Posts: 7,675 CamelKarma: 43701 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Lighting test I always hate commenting after Benji because he is so knowledgable and thorough. So I'll just say I like it, you have a good lookin' son, and thanks for sharing.
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11-09-2009	#10
AG34 Llama Location: Newcastle, UK Posts: 761 CamelKarma: 3474 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Lighting test Nice result. A single light with barn doors? Just wondered, as I took a few of my eldest son that way recently and rather liked the pix. In fact, I may even post a shot from that shoot. Thanks for the inspiration.....
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