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How could i take a picture like that at home? or can u give me a way to edit one of my pictures to look like that? and what would you call that kind of picture of effect?
2006-10-09 09:19:53 · 7 answers · asked by Chris L 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
That image shows a few very bright reflections on the flesh and intensity of the light/dark areas; I tend to believe that artificial lighting was used (single source side lighting, no fill-in)
You can do replicate this by using a non-reflective black cloth in the background about 4-5 feet away, the light coming from the side. You can use a dark, non-reflective material to prevent the light source from "spreading"over to the background by putting it to the side of the light source between the subject and the background material, away from the camera's view.
If you do not have a black material for the background, use a very dark material, which you'll have to blacken via PhotoShop or whatever digital program you have.
I'm a semi-retired photographer with 43 years experience.
2006-10-09 14:42:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to make sure that the light is coming in the window from the side of the person and that no light is shining in the background. The background doesn't have to be black, just not lit at all. The nearest wall to the side away from the window also should be far away, so you don't get any reflected light into the shadow side of the face. The best place might not be in a house, but in a large dark building with one window or door open. The technical term is one-light or side light with no fill. If you can't find a way to have the background that dark, you can darken it in a software program, but the light is very hard to do on a computer if you don't have it to start with.
2006-10-09 16:29:41 · answer #2 · answered by Teddie M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this image has one umbrella reflected strobe to the upper left of the subject (as you look at the image.) if you are tying this without having a studio set up I would suggest buying or borrowing a $5 shop light, the one with a 7inch silver reflector and a clamp. to soften the light hang a piece of tissue paper or you could try wax paper. you can pick up a black sheet somewhere fairly cheap too.
the style would be "low key"
2006-10-10 21:52:14 · answer #3 · answered by Rocky Dawson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use spot lighting from the side, and fairly close. Use a dark background, and seat your subject at least 10 feet from the background (very important!) Okay, now use a telephoto lens. Around 100mm would be good.
2006-10-09 23:51:43 · answer #4 · answered by Terisu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the morning with sunlight coming thru a window, using a 90mm (sometimes thought of as a portrait) lens.
2006-10-09 16:25:28 · answer #5 · answered by johnala 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I recommand you to try google picasa.
picasa is a Google's photo software. It's what should've come with your camera.
It can Edit , organise and Share you picture and small video flips.
It's very easy to use and is free, just like Google
Download it free in here:
http://www.bernanke.cn/google-picasa/
Good Luck!
2006-10-10 11:40:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
oooh. I don't know what you all it, but if you LOOK like that, call me! Ouch!
2006-10-09 16:26:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋