close iframe icon
approved icon riteshrc avatar
riteshrc
strange
Banner

strange



behind the lens badge
cameraNIKON D3100

settings Aperture f/13.0 ISO 200 Shutter 1/125 Focal Length 500/10 

upload_dateApr, 2015

Views

2143

Likes

Awards

Zenith Award
Creative Winter Award
Curator's Selection
Top Shot Award 21
Legendary Award
Featured
Contest Finalist in Creating Mood With Lights Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Dark Portraits Photo Contest
  View more
Peer Award
PhotosByJEM CharlesEDavid davidjprosser Tudorof diegoscaglione billmartin_2615 ileanaandreagmezgavinoser +57
Superb Composition
joshuaduffus collenseome lauradima maananbahl abelllorono photographyrachelolivia DaisyBoninchi +51
Top Choice
Bigpaint simonlmc MohdSabir jimmyngigi Pig102817 joycenichols_4954 justinmielke +35
Absolute Masterpiece
emmanorman Dr_Sam srinivasrao_2468 amandahuerta juanmagno Miguel_Sequeira sheryldsharkeyboegner +23
Outstanding Creativity
vincentmaytubbyitsgettinbetter laurabanick mphomonakhisi marriettewauthier _6640 Prasadk brandonpotter +11
All Star
edwardlrose marthamcclanahanpierce Chicagotreasure Forfarlass MrsLaLuce04 Capture-Life
Superior Skill
jhayden57 janland Montethephotographer BrianaK
Magnificent Capture
georgehewitson ZeLuiz Badgrandad Tompotato
Genius
BenDufeck

Top Ranks

Inspiring Portraits Photo Contest get inspired magazineTop 10 rank
Monochrome Masters ProjectTop 10 rank
Monochrome Masters ProjectTop 30 rank week 1
Anything People Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Anything People Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
View more
A World In Black And White Photo ContestTop 10 rank
World Photography Day Photo ContestTop 10 rank
People Posing Photo ContestTop 20 rank
World Photography Day Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
People Posing Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 3
World Photography Day Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
People Posing Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
People Posing Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Around the World Photo Contest By DiscoveryTop 20 rank
Around the World Photo Contest By DiscoveryTop 20 rank week 1
Fine Art Portraiture Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Fine Art Portraiture Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 2
Image of the Year Photo Contest by SnapfishTop 30 rank week 2
Fine Art Portraiture Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
Creating Mood With Lights Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Creating Mood With Lights Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Dark Portraits Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Dark Portraits Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Emerging From Shadows Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Emerging From Shadows Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Portraits Galore Photo ContestTop 30 rank week 1

Categories

2 Comments |
beamphoto PRO
 
beamphoto September 16, 2015
Well done. Really nice B&W.
riteshrc
riteshrc September 28, 2015
thank you very much
nandicmb
 
nandicmb October 01, 2015
Congratulations on your Contest Finalist win in Dark Portraits Photo Contest!
riteshrc
riteshrc October 01, 2015
thank u very much

Submitted to Photo Contests

Tags

#portrait #monochrome #face #people #light #shadow
See all

Behind The Lens

Location

Studio Shot

Time

Since the shot was taken inside a studio the time of the day does not matters here.

Lighting

I used two basic softbox lights. One from the right side of the model and the other from the front. At first I was experimenting with flash triggering but later I thought to drop out that option and I took this shot with just the 2 softbox lights on.

Equipment

Camera used is Nikon D3000 with a basic kit lens of 18-55mm. I do not go for tripod unless needed and no flash guns are used in this shot.

Inspiration

The models look and his preparation for the shot was nice.

Editing

I simply converted this shot to black and white, did some shadow and highlight adjustments.

In my camera bag

I usually carry a soft towel to clean my camera and lens, a water bottle and sometimes an extra lens. If needed then I carry my flash gun.

Feedback

I do not have any specific advice for these kind of shots but I do want to say that understanding light and its intensity is very helpful. Experimenting with light - angle, ambiance, reflection, intensity and distance is a good habit for these kind of shots. A photographer is always ready with his camera but a model is always posing. It is very important to relax the model with cheerful conversations. It helps both the photographer and the model to bring out the best. Sometimes casual mood shots also makes a difference.

See more amazing photos, follow riteshrc

User photo
It’s your time to shine! ☀️

Share photos. Enter contests to win great prizes.
Earn coins, get amazing rewards. Join for free.

Already a member? Log In

By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, and acknowledge you've read our Privacy Policy Notice.