 Sarah Cordes |
nice contrasting colours Hi, my names sarah and I was wondering if anyone could help me out with colour co-ordination for portraits!My subject is very fair and has blonde hair and blue eyes....I wanted to use colours that would go good with her and also something that makes her blue eyes stand out. I'd love to here any suggestions! Also..whats the best way to tell which colours you should use and which stand out on a certain subject?thanks!
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Michael H. Cothran |
Color coordination has little or nothing to do with helping the blue eyes stand out. What will make the difference is how you LIGHT those eyes. Raise your main light to the point where you see a sparkle in the eyes. Too high or too low, and its gone. (And check out Monte Zucker). Michael H. Cothran www.mhcphoto.net
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Karma Wilson |
Whatever you put her in I feel it's most important that it contrasts with the background. I think white/light is great for most blondes, but a darker color can be nice to (but you risk making her look washed out). Get a good contrasting background (my preference is greenery in the outdoors!) and you're good to go. My little girl is fair/blonde and light clothing is good on her, but bright pinks and soft blues are also nice. And Michael is right--bringing out her eyes is a matter of lighting. Good luck, Karma
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Bob Cammarata |
A light object...like blonde hair, will definately "stand out" against a darker background. I think a dark blue(ish) background would accomplish this,... and also compliment the blue in her eyes nicely. Michael's advice on lighting is also valid.
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