Lighting with Chris Overend

 We learned about lighting today in class and how to re-create some of our favourite beauty images. We learned about settings for the camera too and how to change them depending on the lighting or look of the image you are going for. We set the camera to JPEG we then changed the aperture to help reduce exposure. We also changed the white balance to change the the temperature of the image from either cool to warm or vice versa. We chose the daylight setting as this was the perfect setting for an indoor shoot. We could then change the lighting accordingly. 

1. For the first shoot (pic 1 above) the lighting was from a light box placed behind her. She was then holding a large light reflector in front of her. The end result was a soft focus and glowing appearance. I loved this one as I feel it would be really good for vintage shoots where the light was soft and flattering. 

 2. (photo above top right) I had the opportunity to recreate an image I loved. I wanted to re-create this image of JLo I love the lighting and love how glowing she looks. It's still warm though which I love and I like how she's been lit from everywhere. I wanted to create this but without the over use of Photoshop.
We set the aperture to F stop 4. we then put a soft box above her but slightly in front and then used two large reflectors either side underneath her face to create light from everywhere. I then put her into position and then played with the lighting and exposure until I felt it was accurate.

Liberty 

I was really happy with the end result as she has very little shadows on and around her face (like the image of JLo) and its a warm tone. I definitely want to use this lighting in the future. I feel that this was a really good re-creation of this photo and was really useful in seeing what you have to change in order to create the images you want. I feel that I came pretty close. 

3. In the third photo above we explored brighter exposure to get a brighter crisper image. This is an easy way of getting great even lighting and this technique can be used at home also. Chris put Bethany in front of the white back ground. He then positioned the camera straight in front and eye line height. He then positioned a light behind him facing the wall behind him. He then took the photo and with the light reflecting from the wall behind Chris and the flash it created light all around Bethany, creating a very bright but clear and crisp image. You can also play with the contrast etc afterwards in order to create an arty, creative effect. I liked this one as I feel this was really flattering for Bethany. It made her skin look really smooth and flawless.

4. For the fourth photo (Bottom Left) Chris changed the light completely. He placed two lights facing the wall at the back of the white hub. He then changed the camera lens to a 85mm lens. He then placed Charli at the front of the white hub but central to the 2 lights at the back. Then Chris placed the camera about a metre away directly in front of Charli. He then stood  two big light reflectors in front of Charli that folded around almost creating a mini room with about a metre gap between them at the front so the camera wouldn't get them in the shot. The end result was a beautiful back lit image. This is a very flattering light. Glowing from the back but still lit from the front. I really love this one I think its a beautiful Image.

Chris re-created this image by Tony Duran.

5. (Bottom Right Image at top of page) This one is probably My favourite I think its such a beautiful image. Its very soft and almost ethereal. Chris created this effect by Keeping everything the same but moving the two lighting reflecting boards from Charli's shoot and moving them closer so the camera could just about see through them. Leaving just under a foot in space, gap between them.  I want to use this lighting setups for my final shoot.