Now that I have decided on a concentration theme, I'm beginning to study the different types of lighting in past photographs that were successful. In this image, I used an ordinary desk lamp as side lighting. It seemed to work fairly well, although I think I would like there to be more shadowing in the background framing the character's figure.
The lighting in the three pictures above was entirely natural lighting around 5:30ish in the evening. Of all three shots, I think I like the bottom one the most. The light source was behind the camera, creating the deep shadowing in the background and the highlighting of the character's face. The shadowing and highlighting of the image are both very strong components, as well as the texture of the setting.
Your pictures are awesome! I think that your concentration theme is great and unique to you. You photography of people are done really well! Keep it up love!
ReplyDeleteI really like your pictures! The lighting you use makes the pictures a lot more interesting then they would be without it. I also really like that you are using black and white images, it creats a lot of interest in the pictures. I think it's really cool that you involve people who are special to you in your pictures, it really brings yourself into your pictures!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see you assessing older work to see what you do well. The texture and contrast work really well in the photographs of the teenager. Looking forward to seeing new work!
ReplyDeleteI love all of your pictures! The top one is my favorite, the lighting and contrast are perfect; the picture also captures Carson very well. The bottom one is also good, especially with the way his feet line up with the lettering on the step.
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