nicklawlor
FollowLow key shot of the beautiful free lance model Venessa Small
Low key shot of the beautiful free lance model Venessa Small
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Awards
Action Award
Chatter Award
Zenith Award
Top Shot Award 22
Legendary Award
Winner in Positive and Negative Portraits in Black and White Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in Covers Photo Contest Vol 34
Contest Finalist in Captivating Portraits Photo Contest
Peer Award
Superb Composition
Absolute Masterpiece
Top Choice
Outstanding Creativity
All Star
Superior Skill
Magnificent Capture
Genius
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jrstalworth
January 23, 2017
Simple and beautiful shot the lighting is spot one ????????????????????????
Photogirl118
April 29, 2017
Congrats!..you are the winner of the Positive and Negative Portraits in Black and White challenge.. I think this portrait is exactly what I was looking for..both positive and negative spaces.. well done!..
nicklawlor
April 29, 2017
Thank you all for your comments. I want to get out and shoot more low key now :-)
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken at my home studio just outside Nottingham, UK.Time
I started shooting Vanessa Small around 12pm on a Sunday afternoon, The portrait session lasted around 2 hours, We tried a number of different looks, when I commented that I`d love to try a low key shot with her, she jumped at the chance.Lighting
I set up a plain black muslin background, and used a single soft box to the left of camera. I angled the soft box so only the left of her face was lit.Equipment
This shot was taken with my Canon 100D, using my 18-55mm STM kit lens, handheld, A single constant 5500k light in a soft box was used to light her.Inspiration
I love black and white photos, especially low key shots. Vanessa has perfect skin, and what better way to show her off than a low key black & white?Editing
I shot in RAW, minimal processing except the usual lights, darks and clarity adjustment were needed. We knew we had the perfect shot as soon as we saw the resulting image in camera.In my camera bag
I carry my Canon 100D, With Canon 50mm 1.8. 18-55mm stm and 75-300mm 1.4-5.6 stm lenses I also carry an off camera yongnuo flash, a selection of ND filters, spare batteries, spare memory cards, and tripod.Feedback
play with light! you only need the one for this shot. you can even do it with flash and no background, adjust you shutter speed to achieve total black image, then use a flash in a black reflective umbrella to direct the light. Use you imagination, Low key is a brilliant way to create sensual, moody images, they always get a comment or 2!