People Headshot session

Headshot session · 07:13 PM

Just finished up a session with a client. Here are a few photos from that event.

**BigDave** · 06-12-2016, 07:35 PM

I only see one head shot, and it is cut off at the crown of the head. The lighting is kinda nice though.

Regards,

mcgregni · 06-13-2016, 12:16 AM

It's a nice posed angle ... This is what we call 'short lighting' isn't it? You've created plenty of contrast on the off-light side so there's good depth. The only thing I'd be concerned about is the quite prominent light spot rather unfortunately placed on his forehead ...I wonder if this could be more controlled, either with less intensity or a softer light somehow?

**clackers** · 06-13-2016, 12:35 AM

For a man you'd often go with the flash on the other side (broad lighting), but I like this, Blacknight!

Blacknight659 · 06-13-2016, 06:12 AM

Thank you all!

I did take a few with broad lighting, but my eye was more drawn to short lighting. The crop is a creative decision that mimics the Peter Hurley look. I personally like the feel of the image better when the subject's face is jammed into the frame. The light was a bit harsh on his forehead, but I it doesn't kill the image for me. I will be looking for this in my next shoot.I will probably pull back the power on my flash or use a bit of powder to minimize the shine.

**clackers** · 06-13-2016, 06:27 AM

Hurley normally lights with a less 3D look rhan yours - a flatter, more Hollywood glamour look, lit from below as well as above.

Yours has got nice drama with the negative space and those highlights/shadows, a bit more like the other F-Stoppers guy, whatever his name is.

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06-12-2016, 07:35 PM	#2
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	I only see one head shot, and it is cut off at the crown of the head. The lighting is kinda nice though. Regards,

06-13-2016, 12:16 AM	#3
mcgregni Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,603	It's a nice posed angle ... This is what we call 'short lighting' isn't it? You've created plenty of contrast on the off-light side so there's good depth. The only thing I'd be concerned about is the quite prominent light spot rather unfortunately placed on his forehead ...I wonder if this could be more controlled, either with less intensity or a softer light somehow?

06-13-2016, 12:35 AM	#4
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	For a man you'd often go with the flash on the other side (broad lighting), but I like this, Blacknight!

06-13-2016, 06:12 AM	#5
Blacknight659 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 731 Original Poster	Thank you all! I did take a few with broad lighting, but my eye was more drawn to short lighting. The crop is a creative decision that mimics the Peter Hurley look. I personally like the feel of the image better when the subject's face is jammed into the frame. The light was a bit harsh on his forehead, but I it doesn't kill the image for me. I will be looking for this in my next shoot.I will probably pull back the power on my flash or use a bit of powder to minimize the shine.

06-13-2016, 06:27 AM	#6
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Hurley normally lights with a less 3D look rhan yours - a flatter, more Hollywood glamour look, lit from below as well as above. Yours has got nice drama with the negative space and those highlights/shadows, a bit more like the other F-Stoppers guy, whatever his name is.