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Theresa R. Millett 		 

Finding the right aperature


 
 
My images print out dark, the lighting does not seem to be correct. For the studio lighting course this is what I understand: If the main light is set at f8 then I should be shooting at f8. Is this correct? The pictures seem to look better exposed at f 6.5 or oven better at f 4.5. (see examples). f 4.5 gives a better print.
Should I set the lights at a higher output, say f 11? Am I always supposed to get the right exposure shooting at f8? Seems one would have to consider the darkness of the subject? (Compexion: dark or light)?


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May 23, 2004

 

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December 19, 2006

 
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