1940's Geisha (?)

branphlake · 09-17-2009, 01:06 PM

Here are some shots I did of my roommate recently:

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This next one seems to be the problem. I can see the harsh shadows under the nose, maybe a fill would have been nice here? Maybe a better angle?
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Thanks,

**Ash** · 09-17-2009, 04:49 PM

Turning the subjects head towards the main light source usually solves the problem.
Though having a fill light always helps - depends on the mood you want to create with the portrait.
These are OK, but as you've pointed out the harsh shadows are a problem, particularly in #3 - not just under the nose but obscuring her L eye in complete shadow. Flash needed to be on other side of camera, and perhaps softened.

Pentax_XTC · 09-23-2009, 11:33 AM

A collapsible reflector, or cheap foam core board, opposite of the main light and those shadow will be less harsh. you can move the reflector be create the amount of fill you want without over lighting the shadows.

adamkean · 09-26-2009, 11:55 AM

#2 is excellent, the first doesn't invoke much either way.

ramair455 · 10-03-2009, 11:47 AM

Not quite seeing "geisha" in these pics.

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09-17-2009, 04:49 PM	#2
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Turning the subjects head towards the main light source usually solves the problem. Though having a fill light always helps - depends on the mood you want to create with the portrait. These are OK, but as you've pointed out the harsh shadows are a problem, particularly in #3 - not just under the nose but obscuring her L eye in complete shadow. Flash needed to be on other side of camera, and perhaps softened.

09-23-2009, 11:33 AM	#3
Pentax_XTC Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 365	A collapsible reflector, or cheap foam core board, opposite of the main light and those shadow will be less harsh. you can move the reflector be create the amount of fill you want without over lighting the shadows.

09-26-2009, 11:55 AM	#4
adamkean Marketplace Reseller Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kitchener/Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 223	#2 is excellent, the first doesn't invoke much either way.

10-03-2009, 11:47 AM	#5
ramair455 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Okc Photos: Gallery Posts: 284	Not quite seeing "geisha" in these pics.

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