first time using studio lights - c+c

m-i-m-m-

Hi all, this pic is part of a college project I did recently, my first time shooting in a studio. It was more fun than I thought it would be, I'm not into fashion or studio photography generally but I have to say it was quite enjoyable... and difficult!

The model was shot in studio against a white background. The other elements are taken from various photos I shot afterwards (tree stump-moon-clouds etc.) All brought together in Photoshop. I suppose it's more correct to call it a collage than a "photo", but anyhow. I'm happy with the outcome overall but think that its maybe a bit flat or dead, especially her hair. C+C welcome!

Trigger76

Wow thats a pretty awesome shot , Id have more contrast though

TelePaul

Loving the sfumato-like blending of the end of the dress. This is great.

kjt

Super work, really love the shot!!!

mehfesto

Lighting is nice and soft and the 'shopping is superb.

BlastedGlute

This is nice, bit lazy in the photoshop department though that could be because the size! Can you link a bigger version?

PopeBuckfastXVI

Hey m-i-m-m-

Would you have any interest in doing a tutorial in the Workshop on how you achieved this look, from shooting to PP?

I, for one, would certainly be interested!

m-i-m-m-

Thanks for all the reply's lads, much appreciated.

BlastedGlute wrote: »

This is nice, bit lazy in the photoshop department though that could be because the size! Can you link a bigger version?

No problem here's a link, there's a zoom button just above the pic to the left, it brings up another screen where you can zoom in on the lower right :

https://picasaweb.google.com/110912146100466446904/Jun142011?authkey=Gv1sRgCOSsosiVmsTR9QE#5618081683541586226

This is where I started from, actually almost prefer this!:

https://picasaweb.google.com/110912146100466446904/Jun142011?authkey=Gv1sRgCOSsosiVmsTR9QE#slideshow/5618081696784589074

PopeBuckfastXVI wrote: »

Hey m-i-m-m-

Would you have any interest in doing a tutorial in the Workshop on how you achieved this look, from shooting to PP?

I, for one, would certainly be interested!

Emmm, an interesting idea. I have no problem sharing and would be quite interested in doing so. Only problem is remembering how I did achieve this look! My technique in Photoshop is sometimes 'attack randomly untill I achieve the look I want!' It's the same way I approach drawing and hard to explain to myself never mind others! I do have the psd with the layers etc. so I'll have a look, and if I think It's possible I will.

Fionn

did you try the bottom part (in red) in greyscale to see what that might have been like?
It'd be interesting to see what a more graduated look on the tree would be like

nice photograph tho! well done!

m-i-m-m-

Fionn wrote: »

did you try the bottom part (in red) in greyscale to see what that might have been like?
It'd be interesting to see what a more graduated look on the tree would be like

nice photograph tho! well done!

just did a bit there, greyscaled the bottom and added alot more detail. Any opinions, improvement or not?

sineadw

It's lovely I'd be inclined to try to bring up the light on the face though, and bring it down on the hair. And maybe the background a bit too. The face is a little lost at present.

kjt

The updated shot looks even better imo. Although I'd go all or nothing with it, getting rid of the red completely and having it a B&W image

Extra detail looks good!

squareballoon

I like the second edit better as there is less repetitive cloning in her dress. If you're going to keep the red you should tidy it up a little so that it's not on her arm and that it goes all the way to the top of her dress. There is also a little bit on her shoulder that's distracting.
I like the background and I think you've done a great job adding other photos but the moon is too sharp for the perspective. If it was blurred a little it would seem less like an element what was added. All in all lovely lighting on the subject and a great concept.

Promac

As Trigger said - more contrast for more punch. I'd also remove the moon - I find it distracting and a bit 3-wolf-moonish. It draws the eye away from the model - maybe blur it as Lynn says, might put it in the background sufficiently.

The cloning is better on the second one but it's still a little repetitive and doesn't totally sell it to me. I like the concept though, it's a nice effect.

BlastedGlute

i suggest not pulling the arse of one photo, take it again with this setup in mind, her stance is way too lazy for something so dramatic. It's like. "Hey....sup....I'm, like...a tree...or whatever"

Go for it with the piece in mind, arms up like a ballerina in a pirouette or something

m-i-m-m-

Thanks fro the replys ppl, the advice re the moon is esp. insightfull and usefull.

BlastedGlute wrote: »

"Hey....sup....I'm, like...a tree...or whatever"

Ha, had a good laugh at this.. yup, does look a bit like this indeed, ain't no chance I'm re shooting it though :pac:! won't get a chance to use studio equipment again till next year.

BlastedGlute

Haha I wasn't trying to be rude but it has the potential to be rather epic and mystical but it could also look like a brown Thomas employee fell into a ravine! Also, I really don't think you need studio lights for this seeing as she'll be getting pp anyway, so long as you light up her hair and face your rockin! Grab a speedlite, wireless trigger and an umbrella,can't go wrong! Either way you should do some more of this style for sure, you have an eye for it already!