Exercise 4.4: Studio light

Exercise 4.4  

In this scenario we are asked to produce a studio set up and create lighting that is appropriate to the object, with a  backing that also serves to bring out the features and form of that object. In may case I photograph here with a  log.

First an experiment

Experiment with an L.E.D light through a diffuser. I later did not use this for the main photos.

No2. with L.E.D light and diffuser

Main photos

Each image here has a different light quality and some have different colour. The direction of light is also different. I used a black backing as I felt this was the most appropriate for the type of image I wanted to produce with this object.

Photo 1 light from window on one side controlled by a blind. No other ambient lighting but a diffuser used over the window.

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Photo 2: Full light that is even from two reflectors and bounced flash from the ceiling using a grid on the flash to prevent light spillage.

 

 

 

Harder clearer light and backing changed as well as a closer angle of view from above and in.

 

 

 

 

 

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Photo 3: Flash bounced from the ceiling with a grid at -3 ETTL. No ambient light. The colour cast is due to a gold reflector at one side.

 

 

 

Softer light less shadow

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Photo 4: Light from speed light again using the grid. This time a little daylight from the window and the flash at -3 ETTL. no reflector.

 

 

 

 

 

Soft light less shadow

 

 

 

 

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final photo 5: This image taken with stronger ambient light from window with no reflector on opposite side to create a ‘Rembrant’ effect. Clear hard light showing shadow and grain of wood.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Notes and diagrams for studio set up that day

My studio set up that day