Light is the main indicator of any photo studio. It is in its ideal position for photography that the advantage of studio photography over any other. If you decide to organize your own place for photosets, it is not important what equipment you use, but how well you place it.
It is necessary
flashes, softboxes, umbrellas
Instructions
Step 1
Start by experimenting with an umbrella. There is no definite scheme according to which the lighting fixtures should be in the studio. Depending on the desired effect, different settings for the location of umbrellas, softwares and flashes are required. The easiest way to start is with an umbrella. Try to move the umbrella away and closer to the light source and the flash, depending on the distance, the light will begin to scatter at different angles and with different strengths, which should be used to create darker or, on the contrary, shadowless pictures.
Step 2
See what happens if you raise the umbrella or, on the contrary, lower it. For example, for shots where you want the subject's face to remain in shadow, you should bring the umbrella closer and raise it to the level of the top of the subject's head. If you want to hide your hands, perform an identical operation only at the level of the hands.
Step 3
Use reflectors to create uneven shadows. Place light on three sides of the subject and dim the flash with an umbrella. As a result, a shadow circle will be around the entire shooting radius. If you need to reflect the shadow from one side, you can use a special reflector or a regular mirror.
Step 4
Shadows are completely eliminated for bright and colorful shots. Set the flashes so that they cover the entire shooting area and diffuse the light over the shooting area. As a result, you will get a clean shot. If your flashes are not powerful enough to provide both strong diffusion and bright light, you can fine-tune the colorfulness on your computer.
Step 5
Try using a "frontal attack" effect where the lighting is directed from only one side. When scattered, images with interesting matte effects are obtained.
Step 6
By placing the light behind the model, you achieve the popular effect of showing only the outline and silhouette, while the rest is hidden behind a dark veil.
