Adding a Hair Light

© Michelle Alton

Adding a Hair Light

Uploaded: December 28, 2013

Description


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Another lighting seminar at the Photo Plus Expo in NYC.
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In this shot, the model's face was lit from slightly above and to her right with a large diffused softbox light. The instructor, James Schmelzer, had just added a small hair light coming from above and behind the model's head.
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Anita Hogue December 28, 2013

Very beautiful, Michelle! Love the lighting! #1557370

William C. Raco level-classic December 28, 2013

The lighting is excellent.
The hair light really sets it off nicely, Michelle #10930852

Martha R. Mazon level-classic December 28, 2013

Fantastic lighting, Michelle, and a wonderful portrait overall! Thanks for the detailed explanation. #10930872

Jill Odice level-classic December 28, 2013

Interesting how such a small detail can make all the difference! LOve the lighting! #10930908

John Connolly December 28, 2013

A beautiful model and great lighting Michelle! Studio lighting can be so much fun! #10930999

Phillip R. Connolly December 28, 2013

It seems you have been having some fun at these lighting seminars, Michelle! Some great captures here! Hope your Christmas has been a good one for you.

Phil #10931071

Mitch Spence level-classic December 28, 2013

The light really pulls one in here. I've never tried much with studio lights. Have only two really old and clunky ones. Have to drag them out again sometime though. #10931128

Jeffrey R. Bange December 30, 2013

Beautiful portrait Michelle, its amazing what just a little extra light placed in the right spot can do for a picture. Hope you had a great Christmas and may you and yours have a Happy and Healthy New Year. #10932318

Ujjwal Mukherjee December 31, 2013

Beautiful light, skin tone and composition in this excellent portrait, Michelle!! #10932424

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic December 31, 2013

Beautiful portrait Michelle!,
Amalia #10932936

Joan Classen level-classic January 02, 2014

What beautiful lighting, Michelle!
#10935497

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