50 Lighting Setups / 50 configuraciones de iluminación

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Grace

CASE STUDY #44

CAMERA: LENS: EXPOSURE: LIGHTING:

Canon D30

24–105mm zoom

f/11 at 1/125 second

Profoto 800ws head with medium Profoto octagon softbox as main light; Profoto 800ws head with spun glass over 40-degree grid for rim light

Assignment

The session went so well that I decided to shoot a

I offered my services to photograph Claire and her

vertical shot (seen here) for myself. After switching the

daughter Grace for a fashion benefit raising money for

red scarf for a purple one, I had Claire sit on a posing

a center that helps children with attachment disorders.

stool and placed Grace in front of her.

The image would be used for ads and a poster. Tip Visual Objective

The image of Claire and Grace appeared all over town

The portrait was for a serious cause so I wanted my

and part of the exchange was that my web site was

subjects to appear somber. Still, I felt that the image

printed on all the posters. When you take on gratis

also had to reflect bonding and warmth, so it needed

work, be sure that your name/web site appears on the

a softer edge—and to show Claire’s maternal nature.

posters, brochures, ads, etc.—otherwise there will be no benefit to you. It’s also a good idea to get the

The Pose

agreement in writing, so there isn’t any confusion

I had Grace stand straight and stare at the camera

about where and how your name will appear.

holding her elbow with her hands—a serious look for a child. I asked Claire to hold her pregnant belly and wrap her other hand around her daughter. spun glass over 40-degree grid for sidelight

The Story

Claire owned a fashion boutique so I asked if she would bring a change of clothing and colorful scarves. When they arrived at my studio I was thrilled—Claire was attractive and very pregnant and her daughter was stunning. I had set up a mattress for them to lie down

octagon softbox for main light

on, since the client asked for a horizontal for the poster. I also chose a black background to isolate the subjects, and knew I had to light them to stand out. Looking at the wardrobe choices, I chose a black dress for Claire and a red scarf to wrap Grace in. LIGHTING CASE STUDIES

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