I had the
great pleasure recently of meeting and photographing Martin, Issy and Kier to
update their actor portfolio images.
It was a
busy day in the Elske™ Photography studio #elskephoto, as I wanted to get a
diverse range of images for their agency and to fit in a few family shots at
the end.
The studio
lighting was initially set up for high key images – pure white background /
flat front lighting / hair light on a snoot directly behind the subject to
deliver the standard shots required by most agencies.
In my
studio, I always shoot tethered. This
provides a direct link between the camera and the computer to provide instant
images on a large screen. This is a
great way for me to see in large format if I have captured the perfect image. It is also a great way of giving feedback to
the client on facial expressions and body position.
Once we
had these standard images in the camera, I started to angle the main light to
provide more drama by introducing shadow onto the face. The introduction of shadow certainly added
more character to the images and created a much stronger look for the client.
To finish
the shoot, I changed to a black background to provide much more dramatic
images. The dark clothing worn by Martin
further accentuated the drama. These
were by far my favourite images of the day.
The key to
this (and all shoots) is engaging with your clients, being sympathetic to their
needs and continually providing direction and encouragement throughout the
shoot. That way, your clients relax and
you get to the real person and character underneath – this is what
differentiates Elske™ Photography from the rest.
Look out
for Martin, Issy and Kier in the coming months – you will no doubt see them soon
on stage or TV!
ELSKE™ has a simple philosophy
to deliver an exclusive photographic
experience and create luxurious photographic wall art
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