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First headshot - please critique
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<blockquote data-quote="RocketCowboy" data-source="post: 417566" data-attributes="member: 25095"><p>Both are nice shots, and both give me something to learn from as well. I just did a session last week with my sister to come up with a headshot for her website. (I'll post a couple pictures later for critique, but will do a separate thread). I did use a backdrop, but really like your idea on the colored gel for changing out the background color. I'm also using a RapidBox, so my key light is similar to what you used.</p><p></p><p>I would second the comment on using a hair light or rim lighting ... with my black backdrop, I needed some lighting from behind in order to separate the subject from the backdrop. That might mean a third light in your setup, but I think you'll be happy with the results. Also, I would try to either add a reflector for getting some light to the far side of the face, or move your key light more towards 20 degrees off camera (instead of 45-90 degrees) to help get some light over there.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RocketCowboy, post: 417566, member: 25095"] Both are nice shots, and both give me something to learn from as well. I just did a session last week with my sister to come up with a headshot for her website. (I'll post a couple pictures later for critique, but will do a separate thread). I did use a backdrop, but really like your idea on the colored gel for changing out the background color. I'm also using a RapidBox, so my key light is similar to what you used. I would second the comment on using a hair light or rim lighting ... with my black backdrop, I needed some lighting from behind in order to separate the subject from the backdrop. That might mean a third light in your setup, but I think you'll be happy with the results. Also, I would try to either add a reflector for getting some light to the far side of the face, or move your key light more towards 20 degrees off camera (instead of 45-90 degrees) to help get some light over there. [/QUOTE]
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