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nudecanada · 09-11-2011, 09:27 PM

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 · 09-11-2011, 09:57 PM

i like the second one more. But finally it has to fit your site design.

ArsewithClass · 09-11-2011, 10:38 PM

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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.

GARY LEE · 09-11-2011, 10:55 PM

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.

epitome · 09-11-2011, 11:05 PM

This was recommended as a picture I'd also enjoy.

Cherry7 · 09-12-2011, 03:35 AM

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

ArsewithClass · 09-12-2011, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ArsewithClass

The first photo, the low light is from the side, with a burgundy back drop with no flash.
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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

ArsewithClass · 09-12-2011, 04:03 AM

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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

Paul Markham · 09-12-2011, 04:13 AM

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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.

Paul Markham · 09-12-2011, 04:28 AM

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.

Dappz · 09-12-2011, 04:42 AM

im this is cool

tony286 · 09-12-2011, 04:43 AM

the black one can be achieved by feathering the light. It could be done with one flash attached to a softbox.

ArsewithClass · 09-12-2011, 05:58 AM

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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

Cherry7 · 09-12-2011, 12:35 PM

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...

ArsewithClass · 09-12-2011, 03:11 PM

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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

JP-pornshooter · 09-12-2011, 03:25 PM

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.

Cherry7 · 09-13-2011, 03:40 AM

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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.

ArsewithClass · 09-13-2011, 04:14 AM

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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

DamianJ · 09-13-2011, 01:41 PM

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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.

DamianJ · 09-13-2011, 01:44 PM

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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.

ArsewithClass · 09-13-2011, 02:08 PM

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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

I do pitty your world, your life, your family & friends

porno jew · 09-13-2011, 02:10 PM

shot on an iphone lit by bathroom lights.

DamianJ · 09-13-2011, 02:20 PM

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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.

JP-pornshooter · 09-13-2011, 02:31 PM

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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.

ArsewithClass · 09-13-2011, 02:32 PM

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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.

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I don't even take photos.

DamianJ · 09-13-2011, 02:35 PM

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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.

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thx for the english lesson

pleasure, I could do it with pretty much every post you make if you think it would help?

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now go & spellcheck your blog, there are lots of mistakes on there.

Can you name 3?

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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.

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considering, as you said, you know nothing about.

huh?

ArsewithClass · 09-13-2011, 03:29 PM

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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...

V_RocKs · 09-13-2011, 03:47 PM

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.

DamianJ · 09-13-2011, 03:48 PM

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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.

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second, that wasnt taken on a shoot

*wasn't

How did he do it then? Magic?

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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...

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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.

DamianJ · 09-13-2011, 03:50 PM

Anyway, post a pic you've shot with more than two lights. I dare you.

DamianJ · 09-13-2011, 03:51 PM

I double dare you.

porno jew · 09-13-2011, 03:52 PM

how many lights in this pic? i am not a photographer so hard to tell.

09-11-2011, 09:27 PM	#1
nudecanada Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 793	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

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GARY LEE Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Paso Robles, CA. U.S.A. Posts: 600	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. __________________ amateur porn videos lipstick lesbians

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Cherry7 Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	[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. __________________ My Neighbour Butterfly PORN-The Musical The Long Goodbye Cinema Erotique

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Paul Markham Too old to care Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: On the sofa, watching TV or doing my jigsaws. Posts: 52,943	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. __________________ Blowout deal. 880 videos, 2,400 image sets, plus many RAW videos. $500. PM me for a deal. Skype Paulmarkham70 Last edited by Paul Markham; 09-12-2011 at 04:29 AM..

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Cherry7 Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	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... __________________ My Neighbour Butterfly PORN-The Musical The Long Goodbye Cinema Erotique

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JP-pornshooter Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: westcoast usa Posts: 4,007	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. __________________ "Obscenity is whatever gives the Judge an erection." -- Author Unknown

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V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,409	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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