Favorite Mirror Shots
Model Credit: Kelly K. -Manda M. – Aleesha F. – Britt – Fran – Maggie – Stephanie S.
Lots of work to set up but very simple to light. A large 3×4 foot mirror is suspended on a heavy duty light stand and clamped down with a grip head. The mirror has a 4″ wide flat [...]
Black Background – Blonde Model
Model Credit: Rebecca.
Simple 3 light setup, 5′ Octabox for Main Light, 4′ Umbrella for Fill Light, and a small 200 ws strobe fitted with 30 degree grid directly behind the model. My favorite setup, shot against a simple black twill backdrop.
Window as Background
Model Credit: Michelle P.
Michelle is standing about 3 feet infront of the window behind her. The bright sunlight is shining directly on the tree leaves outdoor creating an ideal green backdrop. For the model a slight amount of fill was used by way of a flash mounted directly on the camera outfitted with a Fong [...]
Window Light Samples
All of the images shown here of the models was been created with simple window light. In most cases a white reflector was brought in very close from the left for fill. Shooting was done from the extreme right with the camera right up against the wall.
Opposite Colours
Model Credit: Victoria
To offset the rich colour of Victoria’s outfit I used a strobe placed directly behind her head equipped with an orange gel. A fan on low power was used to create movement in her hair.
Add a Prop
Model Credit: Alexa
Lighting: 5′ Octabox – Large White Reflector camera right – strong Backlight & 30 degree grid
Running out of ideas, model getting bored, then grab a prop to add some interest. You’ll be surprised how much variety it adds to the shoot.
Ashley
Model Credits: Ashley
Classic Look
I liked this models look so much that when I was done with the colour images I decided to convert them to black and white and compare them side by side to see the what the difference might be.
