Soft Light Portraits
You have probably noticed form your other lighting assignments that it is difficult to create a flattering portrait with direct sunlight, especially in the middle of the day. Most people look better in soft light. There are less harsh shadows and a smoother transition from highlight to shadow. This week we are going to learn 4 additional sources of soft light(this is in addition to the diffusion panel that you have been using). You will be creating portraits in the following types of light: Back Light, Open Shade, Overcast and Window light. You will also be using the reflectors to help modify the light for even stronger portraits.
Back lighting
Back light is an easy way to create soft light on a bright sunny day. Simply turn your subject away from the sun, this in effect puts the face in shade, which is a soft even light void of harsh shadows. Make sure that you adjust the exposure to correctly expose for the face. Using a reflector is a great way to add some pop to the portrait and create catch lights in the eyes. If you are using a silver or gold reflector you can even create a direction of light with the fill.
Shooting Assignment
For this part of the assignment soot at least 10 images that are back lit. Try the White, Silver and Gold reflectors. Try to create Rembrandt or butterfly lighting with the reflector. Experiment with different angles, posing of the model and points of view to create an interesting image.
Create a best of gallery on weebly. Add and label your best Back Lighting shot. Also create a gallery with all of you images of Back Light.
Shooting Assignment
For this part of the assignment soot at least 10 images that are back lit. Try the White, Silver and Gold reflectors. Try to create Rembrandt or butterfly lighting with the reflector. Experiment with different angles, posing of the model and points of view to create an interesting image.
Create a best of gallery on weebly. Add and label your best Back Lighting shot. Also create a gallery with all of you images of Back Light.
Open Shade
Overcast Light
Overcast is one of the best overall lights and days to shoot. There may still be a very subtle direction of light, so pay attention to where the position of the sun is as you are shooting.The open sky to act like a huge soft box. It will create soft even light and large reflections in the eyes. Using a reflector is a great way to add some pop to the portrait and create catch lights in the eyes. If you are using a silver or gold reflector you can even create a direction of light with the fill.
Shooting Assignment
For this part of the assignment soot at least 10 images that are in Overcast. Use the White, Silver and Gold reflectors to soften the shadows and to create catch light, try both from below and from the side. Experiment with different angles, posing of the model and points of view to create an interesting image. Also have your subject sit and look up to the sky, this will remove even more shadows.
Add and label your best Overcast shot to the Best of Gallery. Also create a gallery with all of you images of Overcast.
Shooting Assignment
For this part of the assignment soot at least 10 images that are in Overcast. Use the White, Silver and Gold reflectors to soften the shadows and to create catch light, try both from below and from the side. Experiment with different angles, posing of the model and points of view to create an interesting image. Also have your subject sit and look up to the sky, this will remove even more shadows.
Add and label your best Overcast shot to the Best of Gallery. Also create a gallery with all of you images of Overcast.
Window Light
Window is another great way to create soft light and create so dramatic lighting. The window will act like a large soft box. It will create soft even light and large reflections in the eyes. Using a reflector is a great way to add some pop to the portrait and create catch lights in the eyes. Window light can even create a direction of light depending of the placement of the subject in relationship to the window.
Shooting Assignment
For this part of the assignment soot at least 10 images that are in Overcast. Use the White, Silver and Gold reflectors to soften the shadows and to create catch light, try both from below and from the side. Experiment with different angles, posing of the model and points of view to create an interesting image. Also have your subject sit and look up to the sky, this will remove even more shadows.
Add and label your best Overcast shot to the Best of Gallery. Also create a gallery with all of you images of Overcast.
Shooting Assignment
For this part of the assignment soot at least 10 images that are in Overcast. Use the White, Silver and Gold reflectors to soften the shadows and to create catch light, try both from below and from the side. Experiment with different angles, posing of the model and points of view to create an interesting image. Also have your subject sit and look up to the sky, this will remove even more shadows.
Add and label your best Overcast shot to the Best of Gallery. Also create a gallery with all of you images of Overcast.