What's changed??

[fotoflick]

An interesting example (I think) demonstrating the importance of the relationship between your lightsource, your subject and you. So what's the difference between these 2 images? Anyone care to take a guess? and thanks to em for his engaging connections

[angel]

ok, since noone has posted yet, lets have a crack at it... this is just my opinion

i think in the first shot, the lighting seems to be spot on, however the angle of the photo, does not do him justice in facial features. technically it looks good, but little uninteresting. however in the 2nd shot, the angle and position gives a more powerful, intriguing portrait, it makes you wonder what is he looking at, is he praying?, is he thinking about something important?

[fotoflick]

that's a good intepretation Angel - but to be more specific what has changed about the setup? this might give you more of a clue perhaps.

[angel]

hmm...im guessing it is butterfly lighting, (i can see a softbox in his glasses ) the 2nd image looks more of a one lighting setup... was that what you mean?

[fotoflick]

kinda Angel - the lighting setup did not change, nor did how em was sitting....the only thing that changed was my position (and a lens for one shot) but the point that I took away from this when it was demonstrated to me is that it can be far more efficient to change your position than it is to change the lighting setup. The great thing is that I metered once with the light meter and knew I had great exposure and then just moved around, each shot representing a different mood, composition and lighting, all achieved with one light and a bit of footwork. Give it a try next time using just one light and see how many moods you can create just by moving around your subject. This was a powerful lesson for me and one I need to employ more often

[LJG]

Also, apart from your position Darren, the positioning, or how Em is holding his chin also changes. In the first one Em has his chin a little "tucked in", in the second he is looking up, so it thrust out and the third he has it just slightly thrust out instead of the more tucked in style, giving him a better overall facial profile.

[Scottymc]

Very cool description looks like you lads had fun!.

[fotoflick]

Also, apart from your position Darren, the positioning, or how Em is holding his chin also changes. In the first one Em has his chin a little "tucked in", in the second he is looking up, so it thrust out and the third he has it just slightly thrust out instead of the more tucked in style, giving him a better overall facial profile.

true Lloyd, I guess my point is that you can leave your lights and subject in the same position but achieve many compositions by moving yourself - it's a great way to see how light falling on your subjects from different angles to the camera.

Very cool description looks like you lads had fun!.

we had a great time Scotty

[MickT]

[QUOTE=fotoflick;108502]true Lloyd, I guess my point is that you can leave your lights and subject in the same position but achieve many compositions by moving yourself - it's a great way to see how light falling on your subjects from different angles to the camera.

And i think a good point to make Darren I know I tend to get caught up in the moment sometimes and forget to move myself to get a different angle. One of the reasons why I can have 5 or 6 very similar shots ... (the first one looked so good, I need to take it again syndrome )

[angel]

your not alone mickt i do the same