Location Lighting- "Circus Couture"
Mount Pleasant resident Layla Gilmore models a "circus couture" look below
Old Mission Rd. on Thursday, Oct. 7 in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Although the style can be
interpreted differently, circus fashions usually include the use of layers and ruffles in red and black.
17 mm lens, ISO 200, f/7.1, 1/200
The Lighting Setup–
I spent a lot of time with Layla using various props, poses and lighting setups. We arrived under Old Mission with a whip, a hoop and lots of make-up. My vision was to portray a dark and creepy circus ringleader.
In this particular image, I had a single strobe on a monopod placed to my right. I set the flash to 1/2 power and changed the zoom to create a spotlight effect.
Additional Images–
Studio Portrait- "Indian Fashion"
Northville freshman Neethu Jacob models a traditional Indian gown and shawl
on Sunday, Oct. 10 in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Jacob said the clothes are worn on holidays or special occasions.
Indian fashion is known to incorporate and highlight colors, fabric and embroidery.
50 mm lens, ISO 100, f/14, 1/200
The Lighting Setup–
Indian fashion is colorful and captivating; which is the main reason why I wanted to use the style for this assignment. Neethu and I had a great time posing and experimenting with light in the studio. It was great to be able to take advantage of including her accessories.
The main setup included three lights; the soft box was used as the main light on Neethu's right. The light on her left was bounced against the wall. The third was varied from a hair light to a rim light. In this particular image, it was used as a rim. I found this more beneficial to create separation from her black hair and the background. (The lighting setup shown above was taken after the studio session.)
Dynamite photos, a lot of creativity with the woman with the hoops. The photos taken on the tracks are particularly striking, sharp and great subject matter. Really nice Ashley, great for viewing.
ReplyDeleteThe Indian woman is a natural for creating mystery in simplicity. Great colors in a simple composition, I really enjoyed your photos, altogether great job.
Love the circus photo Ashley! The spotlight effect was an awesome choice and the location really added to the whole idea. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteI like the locations you used. good visual interest. Nice lighting
ReplyDeleteAshley, I love your first additional image. The rim light on her hair is really a good separation from the back. I love the location that you used for your very first photo, nice use of props too! I think you really did a greater job than I on the Indian photo shooting! Great job!
ReplyDeleteGreat images. It was the perfect location choice for the first one. I really like your creative use of lighting. These are beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job Ashley! The idea behind the circus shoot is really great, very creative and it is pulled off well. The studio shot is absolutely breath taking. You captured the model so well!
ReplyDeleteAshley, i love the first one a lot. you really did get that great zoomed in light. nice location, love the beat up shopping cart
ReplyDeleteThe shadow definitely makes the first frame, that combined with all the colors and crap in the background. Awesome!
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