Hi Guys!
Welcome to another instalment!
Over the last couple of weekends I have set about shooting some really simple images of people, and I thought I would share with you a really simple way to create some nice images. If you enjoy taking pictures of people, or are tyring to get into it, this is how you start. It is very easy and rather cheap to do. It is also a great way to practice your lighting techniques and model instructions.
Study various fashion magazines for poses and notice the way the model stands if your not sure on how to pose your subjects. The best people to use when you start out are your family and friends, they will usually do it for free as a favour (if your extra nice to them) and you will be more comfortable with them, as they will be with you making the shoot a whole lot easier.
Here I have simply got a small white paper backdrop and two lights....Thats it! not use for fancy lighting here, simply set them up take your readings use a 2:1 or 3:1 lighting ratio to begin with, that is the main light is only 1 to two stops brighter then the fill, once you understand how this looks you can experiment a bit more.
This was a really easy, very quick couple of shoots and the simplest results often look the best, so grab your self a couple of lights, some friends and even just a white wall will work and get shooting.
Till next time,
GE.
