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That's been my biggest block on model photograpy: learning when and how to use the fill flash. I think I need to spend a day or two doing nothing but that until I feel comfortable with it.
Here's the saturated (and uncropped) version btw. Both have their own feel to them, it seems.
Hmmm, I think I actually like the saturated one better just because the red highlights in her hair work well with the rest of the red highlights in the rest of the photo. As for the flash, do you have an external flash? If you do, it may help you to get a sync cord so you can use your flash off-camera. It would particularly help for this photo because you could hold the flash down and to your left to get the proper fill. I would probably stop-down the flash to -2/3 output (if you can adjust your output). You can also cup your hand over the top of the flash to keep the warmth of the photo. Hope that helps you!
Yes I do have a synch cord and an ext flash. It also has increment settings on the flash, in 1/8 settings from 1/8 up to full. So it seems I have all the gadgets I need ... Just need to get down there and try it.
Yes, I agree that the model's red hair is something I probably want to hold on to. Just figured I'd try the muted color thing as an expt.
Thanks CL, I'll remember the shirt improvisation idea. I have umbrella reflectors too, but with all this stuff what I really need is an assistant. (With models like this, you'd figure they'd be easy to recruit..)
When I first looked I thought the light was a little harsh for the model, who could do with much softer light, perhaps taking it either earlier or later in the day would help? along with the fill flash?
The model seems very rigid as if gripping the post for dear life and seems uncomfortable, perhaps something to help her relax would be good too.
One last thing the ankle bracelet seems to give me the impression her foot has been sown back on so for this shot it may be a good idea to remove it.
Now take all this from someone who has never taken shots of models - so feel free to disregard all the above.
Roger
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Roger - Thanks for the reply. The light was a bit harsh out there.. usually is out in the desert areas. With the sun setting about 6 PM, we scheduled the shoot to start about 3:30 - but as you can see even a few hrs from sunset it's sometimes too bright. When you schedule it in advance, it's almost impossible to predict whether the light will be good.
She does look like she's hanging on for life there ... I've no idea why.
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