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  • nudecanada
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    • Jan 2004
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    #1

    Photographers - How is the lighting done in these pics?

    I like the style of this photography. How is the lighting done, or are they photoshopped and put on a different background?

    In the burgundy one she looks 3 dimensional. How are the lights placed for that one?

    And in the black one you cannot see the background at all yet the models are well lit. Are they cut out and put on a black background or is that lighting and how is it done so there is no reflection etc on the background?

    Is it possible to duplicate these with an entry level camera and two lights? I have zero experience but need to duplicate that style. Any links to examples of how it is done would be appreciated too! I just like this style where all you see is the model and no background and the ones with the background look 3 dimensional.

    Thanks!

    BURGUNDY PICTURE

    BLACK PICTURE
  • FlowerKid
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    • Sep 2005
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    #2
    i like the second one more. But finally it has to fit your site design.

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    • ArsewithClass
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      • Mar 2007
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      #3
      Originally posted by nudecanada
      I like the style of this photography. How is the lighting done, or are they photoshopped and put on a different background?

      In the burgundy one she looks 3 dimensional. How are the lights placed for that one?

      And in the black one you cannot see the background at all yet the models are well lit. Are they cut out and put on a black background or is that lighting and how is it done so there is no reflection etc on the background?

      Is it possible to duplicate these with an entry level camera and two lights? I have zero experience but need to duplicate that style. Any links to examples of how it is done would be appreciated too! I just like this style where all you see is the model and no background and the ones with the background look 3 dimensional.

      Thanks!

      BURGUNDY PICTURE

      BLACK PICTURE
      The first photo, the low light is from the side, with a burgundy back drop with no flash.
      The second, is again with a low light maybe 70 watt dropping from the right but slightly higher, giving no shadows, maybe more so from above, with a black cover on the floor, you can see the cover slightly over the girl at the rear, (literally lol), covering her knee.

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      • GARY LEE
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        • Aug 2007
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        #4
        Just like arsewithclass (I believe the other Gary) pointed out the lighting is simple and minimum. I just wanted to point out that sometimes it is the art and creativity of the photographer and not the cost of his equipment.
        You have to have vision and see the end result even before you shoot it. The best photographers on GFY (I'm sure Paul Markham will disagree) like Naughty Rob and Dean Capture could easily do this with 1 camera and a couple strobes.
        Strive to expand your knowledge and creativity first and if you do this the money will follow to buy more equipment.
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        • epitome
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          #5
          This was recommended as a picture I'd also enjoy.

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          • Cherry7
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            #6
            [QUOTE=ArsewithClass;18420411]The first photo, the low light is from the side, with a burgundy back drop with no flash.
            QUOTE]

            As there is a shadow on the floor, one light, a shadow on the background, light two, and a highlight on her arm light three.

            Pretty awful picture really.
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            • ArsewithClass
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              #7
              [QUOTE=Cherry7;18420781]
              Originally posted by ArsewithClass
              The first photo, the low light is from the side, with a burgundy back drop with no flash.
              QUOTE]

              As there is a shadow on the floor, one light, a shadow on the background, light two, and a highlight on her arm light three.

              Pretty awful picture really.
              I wouldnt have thought there was 2 lights, thats too much of a shadow from a low light, and yes from the right hand side, probably a normal modelling continuous light with a 70watt from maybe 3 mtrs away & just under 2mtr high.... Thats a rough guess, but there abouts

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              • ArsewithClass
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                #8
                Originally posted by GARY LEE
                Just like arsewithclass (I believe the other Gary) pointed out the lighting is simple and minimum. I just wanted to point out that sometimes it is the art and creativity of the photographer and not the cost of his equipment.
                You have to have vision and see the end result even before you shoot it. The best photographers on GFY (I'm sure Paul Markham will disagree) like Naughty Rob and Dean Capture could easily do this with 1 camera and a couple strobes.
                Strive to expand your knowledge and creativity first and if you do this the money will follow to buy more equipment.
                In our studio, we have bought in a green screen so we can begin to get a little creative with our photos, also, a very bright light on the angled from the ceiling above the model & aimed behind, this avoiding no shadows, Im looking forward to this week

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                • Paul Markham
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                  • Jun 2001
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Cherry7
                  As there is a shadow on the floor, one light, a shadow on the background, light two, and a highlight on her arm light three.

                  Pretty awful picture really.
                  Good answer.

                  Through small soft boxes?

                  The black one could be a Photoshop chop.



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                  • Paul Markham
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                    • Jun 2001
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                    #10
                    2 lights, as shown.



                    It's not the lights that are the most important thing. It's how you control them. Small soft boxes might do it, better would be hoods with a scrim over them. The one on the right might of been further up to the girls left, just a quick illustration.

                    The most vital element is the lack of bounce. so surrounding the whole thing there needs to be something to adsorb light, including the ceiling. Otherwise the light bounces around and the effect of the shadows are lost.

                    If you notice there's more light at the girls feet than her head, so the 2 sources of light will be around 4-5 feet off the ground.

                    Who ever shot this might of done 20 or more test shots to get it right, in the old days they would of been on Polaroid and driven us to despair getting it right.
                    Last edited by Paul Markham; 09-12-2011, 03:29 AM.



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                    • Dappz
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                      • tony286
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                        #12
                        the black one can be achieved by feathering the light. It could be done with one flash attached to a softbox.

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                        • ArsewithClass
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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Paul Markham
                          2 lights, as shown.

                          no, the shadow on the right hand side is the edge of the soft box....

                          There is no shadow from the model on the right & therefore no light from the left handside...

                          Only 2 lights here has been used, from the right & as tony says, definatly a soft boxes considering the shadow on the right.

                          One from high and one from low... origionally I thought only the one light, but looking at those 2 areas of light, thats one high and one low both in dim or 70 watt bulbs
                          Last edited by ArsewithClass; 09-12-2011, 05:00 AM.

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                          • Cherry7
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                            #14
                            And the highlights on her arms making three sources of light...

                            One flash and two mirrors if you want....

                            Never in the field of human photography has so many spent so much time on such a crap picture...
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                            • ArsewithClass
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                              #15
                              Originally posted by Cherry7
                              And the highlights on her arms making three sources of light...

                              One flash and two mirrors if you want....

                              Never in the field of human photography has so many spent so much time on such a crap picture...
                              Sorry about the bump but Nice one for your last comment


                              And yes, I missed the lighting from the back on the left to highlight her arms... Nicely noticed

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                              • JP-pornshooter
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                                #16
                                she has a rim light on her right arm and shoulder, that light must come from either behind her. i am guessing a barndoor with a honey comb and a large softbox right in front of her (notice she is turned to the left).

                                a lot of photography is experience, best photogs make a sketch of each set and take notes so that next time they want to create something similar, they dont have to have it all in their heads, plus often you note down f-stops/differential between the lights.

                                to say its simple and anyone can do this photo is just nonsense.
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                                • Cherry7
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                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by JP-pornshooter
                                  she has a rim light on her right arm and shoulder, that light must come from either behind her. i am guessing a barndoor with a honey comb and a large softbox right in front of her (notice she is turned to the left).

                                  a lot of photography is experience, best photogs make a sketch of each set and take notes so that next time they want to create something similar, they dont have to have it all in their heads, plus often you note down f-stops/differential between the lights.

                                  to say its simple and anyone can do this photo is just nonsense.
                                  If someone is spending this much time, study and work on such pictures they should change jobs. Just because you use a few lights does not make you an artist. It is the end effect that matters and that is what is lacking in this picture.
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                                  • ArsewithClass
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                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by Cherry7
                                    If someone is spending this much time, study and work on such pictures they should change jobs. Just because you use a few lights does not make you an artist. It is the end effect that matters and that is what is lacking in this picture.
                                    Thats down to the angle of the model, even a look with the eyes showing under the hair, would create the desired effect

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                                    • DamianJ
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                                      • Jul 2006
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                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by ArsewithClass
                                      Thats down to the angle of the mode
                                      You're doing SO WELL today in trying to join in with the adult's chat.

                                      Nice one Gazza

                                      The angle of the model.

                                      LOL.

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                                      • DamianJ
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                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by ArsewithClass
                                        Only 2 lights here has been used, from the right & as tony says, definatly a soft boxes considering the shadow on the right.

                                        One from high and one from low... origionally I thought only the one light, but looking at those 2 areas of light, thats one high and one low both in dim or 70 watt bulbs
                                        Seriously, have you even got more than two lights Gary?

                                        It is OBVIOUSLY not a two light set up. I know that and I don't even take photos.

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                                        • ArsewithClass
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                                          #21
                                          Originally posted by DamianJ
                                          You're doing SO WELL today in trying to join in with the adult's chat.
                                          Maybe you should stay over at the kindergarten so us adults can get on with decent business & decent chat without sarcastic remarks



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                                          • porno jew
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                                            • Nov 2006
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                                            #22
                                            shot on an iphone lit by bathroom lights.

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                                            • DamianJ
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                                              #23
                                              Originally posted by ArsewithClass
                                              Maybe you should stay over at the kindergarten so us adults can get on with decent business & decent chat without sarcastic remarks
                                              I do pitty your world, your life, your family & friends
                                              Gary, really have you ever done a shoot with any lighting? I'm not a photographer and it was obvious it was more than two lights. I think it's sweet how you think your stupidity is something you should be proud of.

                                              *pity.

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                                              • JP-pornshooter
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                                                #24
                                                Originally posted by Cherry7
                                                If someone is spending this much time, study and work on such pictures they should change jobs. Just because you use a few lights does not make you an artist. It is the end effect that matters and that is what is lacking in this picture.
                                                some take their craft serious.
                                                i dont think i used the terms artist though.
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                                                • ArsewithClass
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                                                  #25
                                                  Originally posted by DamianJ
                                                  Gary, really have you ever done a shoot with any lighting? I'm not a photographer and it was obvious it was more than two lights. I think it's sweet how you think your stupidity is something you should be proud of.

                                                  *pity.
                                                  ? A shoot without lighting is not really a shoot, you funny little fucker.

                                                  thx for the english lesson, now go & spellcheck your blog, there are lots of mistakes on there. That would be more intelligent than bumping threads just to troll & have a poke at me, considering, as you said, you know nothing about.

                                                  Originally posted by DamianJ
                                                  I don't even take photos.

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                                                  • DamianJ
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                                                    • Jul 2006
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                                                    #26
                                                    Originally posted by ArsewithClass
                                                    ? A shoot without lighting is not really a shoot, you funny little fucker.
                                                    Lots of famous photographers shoot using natural light.

                                                    how many lights did Ansel have here?



                                                    Seriously, post a link to one pic you have shot with three lights. Just one. I bet you 50 bucks you've never done it. Post one to prove me wrong, you werido.

                                                    Originally posted by ArsewithClass
                                                    thx for the english lesson
                                                    pleasure, I could do it with pretty much every post you make if you think it would help?

                                                    Originally posted by ArsewithClass
                                                    now go & spellcheck your blog, there are lots of mistakes on there.
                                                    Can you name 3?

                                                    Originally posted by ArsewithClass
                                                    That would be more intelligent than bumping threads just to troll & have a poke at me,

                                                    not as much fun though. I know that you are drunk and will keep replying to me.

                                                    Originally posted by ArsewithClass
                                                    considering, as you said, you know nothing about.

                                                    huh?
                                                    Last edited by DamianJ; 09-13-2011, 01:37 PM.

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                                                    • ArsewithClass
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                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by DamianJ
                                                      Lots of famous photographers shoot using natural light.

                                                      how many lights did Ansel have here?



                                                      First, thats a landscape photo, second, that wasnt taken on a shoot, he would have sat down & found the perfect place to take a photo using the 1 most beautiful natural light....

                                                      I cant be bothered to read the rest of your post nor answer to it...

                                                      Drunk, im not, busy working, I am...

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                                                      • V_RocKs
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                                                        #28
                                                        2 lights... One soft light from top right casting the shadow and making her upper leg lighter than anything else. One from behind with a flash for the rim job... Something was placed to the photographers left to catch and cast some light to reduce shadows.

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                                                        • DamianJ
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                                                          • Jul 2006
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                                                          #29
                                                          Originally posted by ArsewithClass

                                                          First, thats a landscape photo,
                                                          *that's

                                                          Well spotted. You said a shoot wasn't a shoot without lighting. I was just demonstrating your stupidity.

                                                          Originally posted by ArsewithClass
                                                          second, that wasnt taken on a shoot
                                                          *wasn't

                                                          How did he do it then? Magic?


                                                          Originally posted by ArsewithClass
                                                          , he would have sat down & found the perfect place to take a photo using the 1 most beautiful natural light....
                                                          And that isn't a shoot because...

                                                          Originally posted by ArsewithClass
                                                          Drunk, im not, busy working, I am...
                                                          Well done Yoda.

                                                          Manage your time better so you don't need to work at midnight.

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                                                          • DamianJ
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                                                            • Jul 2006
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                                                            #30
                                                            Anyway, post a pic you've shot with more than two lights. I dare you.

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                                                            • DamianJ
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                                                              • Jul 2006
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                                                              #31
                                                              I double dare you.

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                                                              • porno jew
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                                                                #32
                                                                how many lights in this pic? i am not a photographer so hard to tell.

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