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I've got to admit that I tend to suffer
from sensory overload during these photography sessions,
especially when I'm working with a new-to-me model.
I'm thinking about...
- talking with the model (I hate photographs of
models with empty stares, so I combat that by keeping
the model's brain engaged through conversation),
- directing the model as appropriate,
- evaluating the lighting,
- thinking about the next setup,
- keeping track of time (staying on schedule is
respectful to all involved),
- making sure the camera is set correctly,
- what's for dinner,
- and so forth.
It's not quite overload, but it comes uncomfortably close.
Often, I find myself repeating setups & image ideas.
I shouldn't do that. At least part of every session
should be devoted to trying something new.
So, given how much I like Betzu's hair, I decide to try
some more glamorous lighting. I am not good at glamor,
but that shouldn't stop me from trying.
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I have to admit
that I'm not too good with glamour lighting, but it's fun
to try. Here, I don't really come close.
I do
have a habit of looking at pictures & "deconstructing"
them. In particular, I try to figure out how they
are lit. I do this by looking at the shadows -- are
they sharp edged or soft edged, where do the shadows lie,
and so forth.
Then,
I might try to create some kind of variation of the lighting
I like. In this case, I think I'm missing a uplight
for fill.
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much nowadays, but on Betzu, bangs work really well.
While the lighting I'm using isn't exactly good for glamour
photography, I am pleased with how Betzu's hair is lit. |
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I eventually realize that the lighting
is somewhat disappointing, so I change it up. I think
this is better.
Remember how I said that I like to "deconstruct"
images, especially how they are lit? Well, I'll leave
it as an exercise to you to figure out how I changed the
lighting.
But this is better, right?
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Betzu has a breathtaking face, and I'm
finally getting close to some lighting to celebrate her
beauty. |
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