S2KenC

Hello Everyone,

Haven't posted here in awhile. Taking a lighting class and wanted to get some feedback on how I can improve. Let me know what you all think.


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zzziippyyy

what do you have for lights available to you?

S2KenC

For this particular shoot, we just had a 580EX II shot through an Westcott Apollo 28" softbox.

Muz

shadow .... nose .. a little hot on the right elbow. lovely model.

NFRs2000NYC

Looks good, but you need a reflector on the other side to bounce some of it back....or have a dedicated hairlight.

I agree with the hot elbow and shadow on the nose (biggest problem)...but a reflector will help that out.

S2KenC

Thanks for the feedback guys. Now that you mention it, I do see the hotspot on her elbow. I agree, a fill light or reflector would have been nice to fill in the shadow areas.

Here's another picture from the same session:

zzziippyyy

As Dave said, you need a reflector or another light.

Lensman425

I feel like you softened her a little too much.

offroad2000

You definitely need more light. I would say at least 2 lighting from the back. It would get rid of the shadows plus help the model stand out from the background. Make her "pop" instead of blending in. And like Muz mentioned, try not to light the elbows so much.

S2KenC

Thanks for the feedback. Skin softening toned down and hot spot on the elbow fixed in post. I concur about the 2nd light and/or reflector to help lift the shadows. Going to give that a go on the next assignment. Great feedback guys. Appreciate it. Always good to have a 2nd pair of eyes look so that I can improve.