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emmanuelle · 02-03-2006, 09:37 AM

We have an unusual scene tonight and don't quite know how to light it.
Two pale girls wearing baby pink on a white background.

Any suggestions how to shoot it so that the pink (and pale skin) is still visible and not washed out?

emmanuelle · 02-03-2006, 10:07 AM

come on you guys- somebody has to know!

BillPMB · 02-03-2006, 10:13 AM

Light the subjects and the background separately. 1 stop up on the background and underexpose the subjects 1/3 stop on the key light and 2/3 stops or more on the kickers.

DeanCapture · 02-03-2006, 12:39 PM

Emmanuelle, this is going to be a tricky situation. If you can get away from using white background with light skinned people - that of course would be best. If you can't - consider doing this:

Go to the fabric store and pick up some black fabric. Hang the fabric on each side of the girls (as shown in this illustration). Get it as close to the girls as you can without it being in the picture. Place your mainlight directly in front (flat lighting). The black fabric will act as a negative fill light and tone down (darken slightly) the outer edges of the girls skin and that will help to seperate the edges of the girls from the *bright-white* background. This is done a lot in the Glamour/Fashion industry. If you have some time, experiment with not using the fabric and then with using the fabric. You should see a BIG difference.

Good luck!

imageman · 02-03-2006, 12:44 PM

I set this up as per you diagram but all i got was a picture of the reflector ??? WTF

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Originally Posted by DeanCapture

Emmanuelle, this is going to be a tricky situation. If you can get away from using white background with light skinned people - that of course would be best. If you can't - consider doing this:

Go to the fabric store and pick up some black fabric. Hang the fabric on each side of the girls (as shown in this illustration). Get it as close to the girls as you can without it being in the picture. Place your mainlight directly in front (flat lighting). The black fabric will act as a negative fill light and tone down (darken slightly) the outer edges of the girls skin and that will help to seperate the edges of the girls from the *bright-white* background. This is done a lot in the Glamour/Fashion industry. If you have some time, experiment with not using the fabric and then with using the fabric. You should see a BIG difference.

Good luck!

DeanCapture · 02-03-2006, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imageman

I set this up as per you diagram but all i got was a picture of the reflector ??? WTF

Stallion · 02-03-2006, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imageman

I set this up as per you diagram but all i got was a picture of the reflector ??? WTF

hhahahah

CarpeDiem · 02-05-2006, 01:09 PM

I really like this kind of advise so well explained !

latinasojourn · 02-05-2006, 01:46 PM

spot meter the skin, adjust strobes to not over expose the backgrounds (if you want).

easy.

dissipate · 02-05-2006, 01:59 PM

I really need to take a photography class

tony286 · 02-05-2006, 02:01 PM

jewel colors go best with pale skin, pastels tend to wash out more.

DWB · 02-05-2006, 02:13 PM

Dean... I sent for info on your site regarding a private lesson. I did not hear back. Do you not do this anymore?

If so, please let me know where you are at so if I ever pass through that way, I would love to pay you for a class or two.

DeanCapture · 02-05-2006, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyWhiteBoy

Dean... I sent for info on your site regarding a private lesson. I did not hear back. Do you not do this anymore?

If so, please let me know where you are at so if I ever pass through that way, I would love to pay you for a class or two.

Hey DWB - I'm running a little behind in answering some of my emails that don't require immediate attention. I didn't forget about ya' - just haven't had time to hit you back

I really don't have any time right now (or in the near future) to do workshops or private lessons. I have my hands full right now getting production off the ground and running for Twistys and it looks like I'll be busy for quite some time

You should be able to find some photography workshops in your area though - try googling "photography workshop Los Angeles" (or whatever city your in).

Good luck

vidvicious · 02-05-2006, 04:52 PM

emma you never told me how it went ?

02-03-2006, 09:37 AM	#1
emmanuelle Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Oh Canada! Posts: 3,662	Photographers- Lighting Question We have an unusual scene tonight and don't quite know how to light it. Two pale girls wearing baby pink on a white background. Any suggestions how to shoot it so that the pink (and pale skin) is still visible and not washed out?

02-03-2006, 10:13 AM	#3
BillPMB Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 147	Light the subjects and the background separately. 1 stop up on the background and underexpose the subjects 1/3 stop on the key light and 2/3 stops or more on the kickers. __________________ PornMegabucks

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DeanCapture Haters & Trolls SUCK! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 9,275	Emmanuelle, this is going to be a tricky situation. If you can get away from using white background with light skinned people - that of course would be best. If you can't - consider doing this: Go to the fabric store and pick up some black fabric. Hang the fabric on each side of the girls (as shown in this illustration). Get it as close to the girls as you can without it being in the picture. Place your mainlight directly in front (flat lighting). The black fabric will act as a negative fill light and tone down (darken slightly) the outer edges of the girls skin and that will help to seperate the edges of the girls from the bright-white background. This is done a lot in the Glamour/Fashion industry. If you have some time, experiment with not using the fabric and then with using the fabric. You should see a BIG difference. Good luck! __________________ Twitter: @DeanCapture Instagram: @TheDeanCapture DeanCapture "at" Gmail.com

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02-03-2006, 10:07 AM	#2
emmanuelle Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Oh Canada! Posts: 3,662	come on you guys- somebody has to know!

02-05-2006, 01:46 PM	#9
latinasojourn Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,191	spot meter the skin, adjust strobes to not over expose the backgrounds (if you want). easy.

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dissipate The Dirty Frenchman Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 8,904	I really need to take a photography class

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tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	jewel colors go best with pale skin, pastels tend to wash out more.

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DWB Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Encrypted. Access denied. Posts: 31,779	Dean... I sent for info on your site regarding a private lesson. I did not hear back. Do you not do this anymore? If so, please let me know where you are at so if I ever pass through that way, I would love to pay you for a class or two.