Another Great Model
by Lee on Nov.23, 2015, under Articles, Lightroom, Monday Morning Tips, Photo Editing, Photos
A Model with Real Curves (Nude Photos)
Eva Forte is another model I recently worked with. I selected her because she’s a bit older than the usual 20-something women I’ve been photographing. As Eva says, she has “real curves.” I enjoyed working with Eva because she’s down-to-earth and practical (must be her Hungarian heritage.) She doesn’t try to be something she’s not! She comfortable in her skin and isn’t trying to prove how “cool” she is.
Right from the beginning, I had no thoughts of retouching her features and skin to make her look like anyone other than Eva. I like her scars, stretch marks and curves just as they are because she likes them. When something didn’t look quite right, it was usually my fault because I hadn’t more carefully considered the light or angle.
All these photos were made with a Canon 5D MkII and a Canon 24-105/4L IS. The lighting was from two Canon 580EX II SpeedLites in an Impact Luxbanx 36″ strip light. For horizontal poses, the light was suspended about 24″ above the model while, for vertical poses, the light was on a stand about 24″ to one side or the other.
One of the cool things I found for this shoot was a LumoPro Double Flash Bracket Speedring. It was a bit pricey since Midwest Photo charged nearly 30% for S&H but it allowed me to attach two flashes to one strip light. That way, I could set both lights to 1/2 power to speed up recharging and still get full power. I had originally planned to use a 2nd light hair light but decided to forego that in keeping with the KISS principle.
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November 23rd, 2015 on 1:34 pm
Lee it has been a while:) Really like your use of lighting on the B&W nude shots.
November 23rd, 2015 on 2:23 pm
Hi Jim,
Thanks for being such a long time reader. I was afraid studio photography would be limiting and boring but I’m fascinated by the various combinations and permutations of curves, lines and shadows achieved by subtle use of lighting. I first used a strip box about 10 years ago and always thought it was really cool but never had an application for it. These days, it’s my “go to” light modifier for bodyscapes and figure studies.
Lee