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How to Light Portraits of Dark Complected Subjects


I am by no means a professional, but I have taken some portraits of my kids that have met with local appreciation. My kids are fair skinned with sandy hair and blue eyes, so I have always simply used pre-sunset natural light. Some good friends have asked me to take a family portrait for them, but they have very dark skin, hair, and eyes. Are the lighting considerations different to get the best portrait?


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July 20, 2004

 

Nancy Grace Chen
  I found this an interesting read:

http://www.nyip.com/tips/topic_peopleofcolor0602.php

I haven't ever tried the techniques, but they sound good, and since no one else offered an answer, I thought I'd suggest the article. Let me know what you find out... I also have a couple of dark-skinned friends who would like me to photograph them.

Nancy


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July 21, 2004

 
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