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 p.1 #12 · [Baby] Just.. too.. cute.. | |
Pandacat wrote:
I don't think Steady meant even lighting, just a little fill-in. My take, #1 really doesn't need anything. I like that one like it is. #2 & 3 don't have any interesting expression. But #4, if like Steady suggested, you had a white reflector low left, that would give just enough light to bring out the smile in his cheeks and lips (mouth area). Another thing I've tried that works, when setting the white reflector, try angling it a bit upwards. That way the reflected light won't be directly back into the side of the face.
With my granddaugher (she's four now) I would hold the white board (white foam board 20x30 from Wal Mart $1.99) just off camera and tilt it a couple different ways while I took several shots. The difference in the angle will suprise you.
Like Steady is saying, There is no set way... Just try stuff.
Larry
Thanks Larry! You are definitely right about the #2 and #3 not having the same level of expression as #1 and #4. I suppose i am drawn to #2 as those are the "puppy dog" eyes he always seems to give, and #3 is that "I am about to smile- so here is your chance!" look. Definitely something I'd see as his parent, but wouldn't be seen by others.
And thank you so much for your description of how you would fill in the light for that last shot. It really made sense to me, and I'll play around with some additional fill next time. This was my second try at shooting with the flash off shoe and to the side. I guess I'll discover what a white card can do now! 
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Now I'll just have to wait for the next 5-minute window of cooperative baby time.. It can be hard to play with lighting when your windows of opportunity are so small.. 