Male Full Length Portraiture
In this comprehensive class, you’ll learn how to master the art of catalogue-style photography, perfect for photographers aiming to capture great shots with minimal post-processing. Explore techniques to create an even white light background, crucial for catalogue-style shots, without the need for softboxes, ensuring an economical setup. Karl demonstrates how to balance light across the body, addressing common pitfalls often overlooked by photographers.
You’ll see Karl tackle the challenge of photographing a model in mostly white or light-colored outfits, explaining how to adjust lighting setups based on attire and focal points, be it the face, body, or specific clothing items.
Follow a systematic approach to tweak lighting setups and gain insight into working with models of all experience levels, guiding them to create natural poses with clear instructions on positioning and gaze.
By the end of this class, you’ll have the know-how to capture outstanding shots directly in-camera, achieving a pristine white background quickly and efficiently with minimal post-processing.
Comments
Hi Karl, shouldn’t we use the light in a higher position when using v flat because when using in mid, the light would be brighter from the mid
Never mind saw you repositioned them
Hi, I find if it’s full length and ‘bare bulb’ in mid position is fine for a better spread of light, the light spreads well in this setup and relative distances but you’re right the physics would still dictate that if you want the upper body brighter then the light could go higher but it would compromise the legs on a full length.
Could a lastolite hi-lite be used instead of the v-flat?
Hi yes quite possibly as it is a large white light source, although I’ve never tested one to see how it lights.
This was wonderful. Can’t wait to purchase gloss white acrylic.