Adjusting Light Positioning for Portraiture with Joel Grimes
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- Опубликовано: 19 окт 2014
- Gear Used:
Rapid Box Octa-L - www.fjwestcott.com/rapid-box-...
30" Reflector - www.fjwestcott.com/illuminato...
World-renowned photographer Joel Grimes experiments with a single light setup during a portrait session at Westcott HQ. Joel's strobe is modified by a Rapid Box XL positioned directly in front of his model. Joel then adds an Illuminator reflector below the model's face to fill in shadows.
Joel then adjusts the Rapid Box XL's height to 6" and 12" above his camera. Doing this adds subtle shadows to his subject's face, below her eyebrows, nose, lips, and eyes.
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Thanks Joel! Your videos are always straight to the point and easy to follow. Keep up the great work my friend.
Awesome instructor. I will have to check more of his videos.
Joel Grimes always comes across as true gentleman, both in how he treats the models and his confident modesty. He also has such an amazing eye and "feel" for light, I wish I was able to fly so I could go to any workshops he runs.
I have to use the "Laugh A Bit" technique. Thanks for sharing the tips.
another informative Joel Grimes video. what's not to like? Maestro!
This girl is a pro. I like how she automatically knows how to readjust her neck posture when Joel is ready to shoot.
+Kyle Hess Shes going to have neck problems with that jaw forward position. Cringe.
She's "turtling" too hard.
Doesnt help his horrible choice of focal range shooting that close creating very bad facial proportions..
Never knew about those simple adjustments - Thanks Joel
Thank you for posting. It was just what I needed.
+Jasmine Rice Thanks for watching!
You could not possibly take a bad picture of her.
The professional modeling industry would beg to differ.
thanx Joel! basic, simple and useful
Great tips! Thanks a lot :)
wonderfull light classes
NICE i really learn from those tuts
he nailed it on the first shot no reflector, the reflector made too much spectacularity on the face
I found the tip about allowing self direction interesting. I find that when working with everyday people or even beginning models, they WANT direction to help them feel more comfortable and to provide guidance.
+Regan Shorter Thanks for watching. Each photographer has his/her own way of working. I can't speak for Joel, but personally, I also like to see some self direction, preferring to loosen the reins a bit in hopes of capturing something unique about the client. Pete @ F.J. Westcott
+F.J. Westcott I suppose if they're an experienced model like the one in the video, that totally makes sense. But otherwise I find that people are much more comfortable when provided with direction, then as they relax they may self direct. Just thought that was interesting to include as a "pro tip" ☺
+Regan Shorter I agree. I work with teenagers a lot and they REQUIRE direction. But he really just threw that in there. The video was about adjusting lighting positions and the difference that makes.
Thanks those are absolutely beautiful......What were your camera settings?///
Systematic and very nice! =)
+Žiga Lausegger Thanks for watching and commenting.
I liked the first one without reflector most
How do you know what power setting to set the light at? Great vid btw!
+Ivan F The power setting of the strobe would be determined by the photographers settings on the camera. For instance, if you wanted to shoot at ISO 100, f-8, and 1/125th, then the strobe would need to be adjusted for the correct exposure on the subject. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!!
What size and model is the reflector you are using?
Quick question: I'm looking for a single light setup to begin experimenting indoors withing my new "studio" angle(I've been taking natural light outdoor portraits mostly so far, using only reflectors to control the light I already naturally had).
The thing is: will that Rapid Box produce a similar result with a continuous light?
I mean I need a Softbox and that one's awesome in size, exactly what I was looking for, but the thing is I'm not completely sold yet on wether I should get a flash or a simple "lamp"(I'm not english, sorry if that's the wrong term) to put inside the Softbox.
Which one would you suggest and why?
I thought about getting a continuous light because I don't have to get a remote to trigger the flash and adjust the settings every single time but on the other hand that's something I will have to learn one day or another...still, I see most indoor portrait photographers uses continuos light.
So, what's your suggestion?
Oh and by the way, what size is that reflector you're using?
I need a smaller one for the studio since the one I use outdoors is gigantic eheh :)
+AndreCorner I shoot stills using flash, but if you're also planning to shoot video you might want continuous light instead. For flash I use the YongNuo Y565EX 2.0" LCD TTL Flash Speedlite for Canon DSLR. Pickup a cheap lighting stand a white shoot through umbrella and grab a piece of white bristol board from the dollar store to use as fill. That's all you need to start shooting indoors. Make sure your camera will trigger the flash. You might need to purchase a flash trigger if it's not compatible. Good luck.
Mike Saturno thanks for the info man :)
What aperture and shutter speed are you using for these shots? (Stunning by the way!)
Joel Always use f8 and 1/200 :)
Thank you :)
She has great posture
I love her Smile! The lighting wasnt bad either @joelgrimes
Thanks for watching!
Gorgeous gal ..
Is Rapid Box XXL 48" would be to big for this setup?
The bigger the light the softer. So using a 48" at the same distance would create a softer transition from highlight to shadow. Whether you would like the the difference would be based on personal tastes.
does anyone know what lens was used?
I would like to know this too..
Looks like the 24-105 F4
14mm?
A little laugh ???
You almost need a panorama shot ;-)
Does Lydia have an IG?
tfs
It's not a single light set up when there's a strobe aimed and firing at the wall.
Agreed but that's just giving the "glow" you see behind her at 3:42.
I know it's better that way thus making it a two lights shot but you can do it without it and it'll look just as good...speaking of the model, for the background you could use a strobe behind to achieve something similar of if you're into that you can even add it with a Photoshop gradient later :)
I agree it's harder and with two lights on set it's more natural but that's not the purpose of this video, the single softbox with the reflector is :)
He explained why he did this
Its good. But there should allways be one more sentence about the person who is helping except that "she is beautyfull"
Джон, купи себе нормальный объектив. Хватит снимать портреты на ширик
Joel's choice of wider lenses for portraiture are part of his signature look. Thanks for watching.
That's shooting too close, the jaw is so huge : anamorphosis.