Lighting I experimented with:
A light beside the model and a light above the model to create a key light in the model's eye.
Second example of first use of lighting but different angle.
Use of large diffuser beside model which created a very pale effect which I loved and will want to continue to experiment with.
Experimentation with spotlight behind the model to create a mysterious effect on the model.
Use of spotlight direct on model's face and diffuser next to model to soften the harsh spotlight.
Contact Sheet:
My Favourites:
I absolutely love this photograph. I feel that this version works so much better than the previous image I did for Freeform because of the added jewellery. The form of the model's jaw which is highlighted by the studio lighting creates a line which leads up to the model's cheek, which then blends in to the background. The model's hand adds texture to the photograph and creates a sense of feeling within the image. The model's expression looks vacant and dreamy almost like she is waiting for something.
I love the key light in the model's eye. The mask adds deep contrast to the photograph along with the background. It also creates a contrast between the model's pale eyes. I would have preferred now looking back at this image to have tied her hair up or pulled it to the side as it looks slightly messy and not tamed enough for the glamourous mask.
I love this image. The contrast is really strong and defines the model. The lighting highlights the model and creates depth to the texture of the model's dress. I decided to leave no light on the right hand side as I love just having one side of the model lit up as I feel it leaves the model as mysterious.
This was an image where I was trying to create an almost advertisement 'look' to the image. I used a spotlight directly on the jewellery which made the model look as though she were coming out of the shadows. I feel the experimentation went quite well as I used just one light for this effect. The lighting highlights the jewellery but still shows enough of the model. I'm quite pleased with the outcome and wish to continue with this idea for the next shoot.
This is the effect that the large, white diffuser gave setup next to my model. I absolutely love the soft look it gives to my model and the way it highlights my model's eyes. The contrast is great as it goes from quite a light grey to the darker tones within the background which also blends the hair slowly into the backdrop.
Evaluation:
I feel that this shoot has developed from the first studio shoot I did with my model in the Freeform project. I feel my model is slowly starting to relax with the camera and I'm starting to really get some beautiful portraits. I experimented with using one large difuser, using a spotlight directly on my model and also aiming the spotlight more on the jewelerry to highlight the jewelerry and create a sort of jewelerry advertisement. My model has recently dyed her hair brown from blonde which I feel adds depth to the photographs. From this photoshoot I want to continue again with the theme of glamour but try to experiment with different angles, composition, lighting and backdrops. I want to continue experimenting with spotlight directly on my model, but perhaps using a white background.
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