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Our contribution to the Free the Nipple movement in 2015.
Our contribution to the Free the Nipple movement in 2015.
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Location
This photo was captured in my studio using a technique I call my "Light Tunnel."Time
I used studio lighting making the time of day irrelevant but for completenesss sake, it was taken in the early evening, around 6:00 PM.Lighting
I lit this image using 2 backlit studio strobes nestled in the corners of the room. The light bounces from the back and all around the model due to the large tunnel created by sandwiching and spacing 2 large white flats apart enough for the model to pose in between them. It is a beautiful technique to use as it creates beautiful wraparound light.Equipment
Canon 5D Mark II, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L, two (2) Alien Bees B800 studio strobes, Yongnuo remote triggers and 2 large white 4x8' flats painted "dead flat white."Inspiration
I was inspired by the beauty and simplicity of my model (Nikki Leigh) and her arsenal of modeling techniques, from posing to emoting. I wanted a beautiful wrap light without needing 4 or 5 strobes and the light tunnel allowed me to realize that lighting and give the model a solid set of images from this session.Editing
I always retouch skin and "clean up" the floors and walls of my imagery. My editing/retouching is done via Lightroom/Photoshop. I used adjustment layers, not limited to dodging and burning (D&B) using curves. Fine retouching was done with frequency separation techniques and more D&B curves.In my camera bag
I carry in my camera bag 2 Canon DSLR bodies (Canon 5D and 5D Mark II), Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM (version 1), Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX DG, Yongnuo remote triggers.Feedback
With the Light Tunnel technique, blowing out the highlights of the backing and side walls may be necessary depending on the model's skin tone. I expose for the masque of the face. Darker skin will require more strobe power (or a wider aperture) to illuminate the model's face aptly. Optionally, you can use a reflector or another strobe to light the front of the model to add light on the face.
