Can't disagree. The instructor started with silver and also a scrim to
soften the sun. The group voted for the gold just as I got there. But I
do think the kitchy 60's Florida sun look kind fit the Jayne Mansfield
pose.
But you have summed up nicely why I could never do what you do - however
much I like and admire your results - and I do.
I tend to photograph what I see and you create what you want to see.
Limited either by ability or nature I take the photo and live with it
and or post to taste.
And thanks for taking time for a second look. Your comments have
clarified my thinking about my work.
PS I did buy some reflectors maybe and old dog can change his spots.
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Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2012 11:23:06 -0400
From: Bruce Walker<[email protected]>
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Subject: Re: Model Shoot
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On a 2nd look, I believe I see that a gold reflector was employed
camera-right in the brick-wall-parallel-sun shots, so shadows are in
fact filled.
I almost never use a pure gold reflector anymore, especially in the
sun, as its effect is*way* too strong and makes the subject look like
they applied a few bottles of instant tan. A silver/gold weave
reflector is a better choice.
The first image is the most problematic for me, and I understand you
had nothing to with that since the director setup the shot. I'd have
taken care to angle the model so her body faced the sun more, at 45
degrees or so. This would have avoided that odd effect where her right
breast is casting a deep shadow across her left. Then I'd have used a
white or silver reflector to avoid the bright orange fill thing. You
can easily warm the image with a WB adjustment later.
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