car and model shoot

[PhilF]

shot this last night....
c & c appreciated.

[Grandpaw]

I don't know much about this type of photo but it looks very good to me. My two nit pics. At first, the way her hair disappeared into the background bothered me but the longer I look at it the less it bothers me and her leg looks a little strange to me also. It looks to me like you did a great job,, Jeff

[PhilF]

glad you find it good Grandpaw.
she's wearing stockings

[Grandpaw]

glad you find it good Grandpaw.
she's wearing stockings

I meant the position of here left leg, Jeff

[Anbesol]

Excellent creative use of lighting. The pose looks a tiny bit awkward, and posed, her heels dont hit the back of her shoes and creates a gap. I wish I could see her other eye, as it is its barely ambiguously halfway there and looks sort of cut off.

The shadow on her right leg I think could be trimmed down a tiny bit. I think the volvo logo should either be all the way there or all the way gone.

I really like what you did with the lights, the car interior lighting is flawless. The only thing I'd change on the outside is the reflection of the light on the right of the car, makes it look like a studio and not a scene shot. I'd also like the floor to be a bit more of a rugged, outdoor kind of street texture.

All obviously very small and subjective nitpicks that I think don't detract from the overall great quality of the image here.

[arne saknussen]

I keep getting drawn back to this photo, it has some really great qualities, the lighting and sharpness being foremost. I would like to see more poses from the model, this pose seems a bit awkward (unless that is what you're going for). Her foreground hand gets lost as well as what she is holding, whatever that object is or could be, could provide a story element. Her other hand and arm are also a bit lost, though that may not be that important.
So do you have more shots from this shoot?

[armando_m]

Incredibly well done, the white of the dress is not overblown anywhere

if I need to suggest any improvements they would be :
- control the light under her ear, it looks to bright
- already mentioned , the reflection of the light in the car paint is distracting
- top of her head is lost, probably needs a hair light

[PhilF]

thanks guys...really appreciate the suggestions and comments.

[jetrim]

I like this a lot Phil. Be really careful of what your kicker light is doing in a setup like this though, that neck is really, really hot - if it isn't clipped under the ear, it's very close. I would also consider cloning that 22" beauty dish out of the fender, but since nobody else mentioned it, maybe it isn't *that* important.

[PhilF]

thanks Jet !!! I will keep those kicker lights in check next time.

[PhilF]

I like this a lot Phil. Be really careful of what your kicker light is doing in a setup like this though, that neck is really, really hot - if it isn't clipped under the ear, it's very close. I would also consider cloning that 22" beauty dish out of the fender, but since nobody else mentioned it, maybe it isn't *that* important.

btw... whats your ratio ( key light to kicker ) when it comes to kickers usually

[Anbesol]

The only thing I'd change on the outside is the reflection of the light on the right of the car

I would also consider cloning that 22" beauty dish out of the fender, but since nobody else mentioned it, maybe it isn't *that* important.

Don't know there is purpose in pointing it out, but hey why not. You phrased it better anyway :P.

[GB1]

I love the lighting and the cleanness of the photograph. Her expression adds a ton of character and fun to the shot. The simple color palette - red, black, and white - works wonders also.

If I were to nit pick, I would say to trim a little off the top so to remove the slight over-dominance of the blackness, and ... (drum rolling), clean up those little speaks of dirt/dust on the carpet at her feet.

Great work

GB

[jetrim]

btw... whats your ratio ( key light to kicker ) when it comes to kickers usually

Never more than 1 full stop over, usually 1/2 stop. In a shot like this though, I probably opt to put a flag (small gobo/blocker) in the back seat to shield her neck while still lighting the interior