Rembrandt Lighting
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I took this photo at an Advance Lighting evening using off camera flash in a studio environment with an experience model.Time
As this is a studio shot, the time of day doesn't really impact but what I have learnt is the endless opportunities there are to create something special with the right lighting.Lighting
The aim of this shot was to capture the Rembrandt lighting effect, the soft fall of light on the model's opposite cheek.Equipment
I took the image with my Nikon D7000 and a 50mm lens. The flash was mounted on a stand to the right of the model with a black back drop to add intensity and depth to the image.Inspiration
Light and the play of light is intrinsic to photography. I wanted to explore that further and challenge myself to use different equipment to achieve a shot that is both striking and which evokes a story; why does such a strong image, at the same time, seem to express the subject's vulnerability? Her natural beauty, without embellishment and the absence of the trappings of clothing, strip her right back whilst suggesting she is apart from the rest of us but remaining determined through direct eye contact with the lens.Editing
There was some post-processing involved but only to balance the tones of the black and white and to take away the errant strands of hair that can often be a bug bear where studio lighting is concerned!In my camera bag
I have a few camera bags so I don't have one bag that does everything. I like to be flexible and ready for any given situation. So, for the studio I will take my 'big' camera bag because I don't have to worry about carrying it about with me. In there you'll find the camera and various lenses from my 50mm to my macro lens depending upon the subject matter. 50mm is great for portraiture whilst a macro is good for product and commercial shots. If I'm out and about, doing street and landscape photography, I'll take my easy-access sling shot bag and my all-purpose 18-105mm lens but also my 10-20mm wide angle to capture any wider shots that inspire me.Feedback
If you want to capture something like this then first of all, prepare. Make sure you have the right lenses as suggested above and the right lighting equipment. Work with others and collaborate, sharing equipment and ideas. Most of all, take time to talk your model. Let her know that she is in a positive environment and give her feedback throughout so that she is relaxed and willing to provide you with something of herself to give you the best shot. Photography captures images but it at its best is expresses the feeling of being there.
