173430 25 Arts & Media Photography Techniques Lighting Photographs true Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:48:41 -0700 /system/videos/5/30/34/17/173430.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, photography, photograph, photo How To Light a Fashion Shot http://www.howcast.com/videos/173430-How-To-Light-a-Fashion-Shot http://www.howcast.com/videos/173430-How-To-Light-a-Fashion-Shot/edit approved 159 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=173430"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=173430" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 9 jamiep http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/173430/Picture_3_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 2836 false false false 67221 1 11 Warning When shooting on location, special permits or permission may be required. Check with the property owner or governing body at your specific location for details and requirements.

]]> 67222 2 31 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/173430/31.jpg Scout for interesting angles and light Once you have a location, scout for specific angles and interesting natural light. You can do this alone and well in advance of your shoot date.

]]> 67223 3 41 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/173430/41.jpg Set up a date and time Set up a date and time far enough out to acquire your assistant, model, and any permits you may need to shoot in your desired location.

]]> 67224 4 50 Tip The hours right after sunrise and just before sunset are considered the “Golden Hour” for photographers, because of the richness of the light. Try to set up your shoot to happen or encompass this time frame.

]]> 67225 5 61 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/173430/61.jpg Arrive first Be the first to arrive at the shoot. Bring coffee and breakfast items for the crew and models. You’re a professional, after all.

]]> 67226 6 70 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/173430/70.jpg Pose model Get the first model set up in the desired position.

]]> 67227 7 76 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/173430/76.jpg Position model to face light Position the model facing the main light source. If you’re using natural light, this is the sun.

]]> 67228 8 83 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/173430/83.jpg Fill light at shadows Have your assistant hold the light reflector to shine some “fill light” wherever there may be shadows on the model. Point the reflector toward the darker areas by catching the natural light and reflecting it onto the model.

]]> 67229 9 95 Tip The lighter the portion of the reflector, the softer the light. Try the white before you go to gold or silver.

]]> 67230 10 101 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/173430/101.jpg Compose your shot Compose your shot.

]]> 67231 11 104 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/173430/104.jpg Focus on subject Focus on subject.

]]> 67232 12 107 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/173430/107.jpg Take light reading Take a light reading by metering the subject.

]]> 67233 13 112 Tip For simplicity’s sake, utilize all the natural light you can by placing the sun to either side of the model.

]]> 67234 14 119 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/173430/119.jpg Select settings based on readings Select your shutter speed and aperture, based on your readings.

]]> 67235 15 124 Tip To get very fashion-esque shots, try using a short depth-of-field, blurring out all but the model herself.

]]> 67236 16 133 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/173430/133.jpg Start shooting Start shooting while having the model gloriously showing off what is being modeled. Don’t be afraid to shout direction and ideas toward her.

]]> 67237 17 142 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/173430/142.jpg Keep shooting Shoot until you run out of disk space or film, and when you’re content you have the desired “shot.”

]]> 67238 18 149 Fact There are pending court cases on whether photographers can use private buildings as backdrops.

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