 Kim |
Shooting b/w nudes Hi, I am about to embark on shooting some b/w nude shots. I have the models, backdrops and location (indoors). Type of film?? Type of lighting?? I am not a professional (so therefore budget is very limited) and my models know that (all friends). I am envisioning more 'skin' shots then 'nudity' shots. Do I need filters?? Which ones?? These shots will hopefully end up on greeting cards. My male models are white, heavily tanned skin and my female is darker skinned (Sri Lanka). Thanks for your time on this. By the way Doug N, you answered a question of mine earlier this year about taking photos of some fast flowing water in NZ, your tips helped the colour come out brilliantly!! I have some beautiful photos...thank you!!
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Maynard McKillen |
Dear Kim: Have you seen the work of (Richard?) Farber? Minolta used to print a publication called the Mirror (Perhaps they still do.), which showcased the work of photographers like Farber who used Minolta cameras, and I mention his work as a possible source of inspiration. You may want to read up on softboxes and studio strobes, both of which you can rent from camera stores that cater to professionals. Softboxes create a larger, more diffused light source that sometimes works well, yet you may want to experiment with tightly focused spotlights, too . Farber used soft focus/diffusion filters on some of his work. Consider, too, whether your final images will be black and white or whether you might want the images sepia toned or brown toned. Usually this is done during the printing process if you shoot black and white film, or it can be done digitally in Photoshop and similar programs if the negatives are scanned. Toning the images can lend greater warmth if you desire that effect. Your posting suggests the images may tend to be abstract, or perhaps to delineate form. Studying Farber and his colleagues may prove useful. Pay some attention to the thermostat, unless you want those goosebumps!
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