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Re: [OM] A simple portrait light

Subject: Re: [OM] A simple portrait light
From: Chris Barker <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:35:01 +0100
Thanks, Chuck.  On the strength of that recommendation I shall give my  
identity to another corner of the Web :-)

Chris

On 9 Apr 2009, at 15:55, Chuck Norcutt wrote:

> Just a large, collapsible, translucent reflector/filter placed in  
> front
> of a sunlit window to provide an alternative to soft northern window
> light.  Other options are sheer curtains, sheets, etc.
>
> The article is about making best use of ambient light for  
> photographing
> families in their homes.  In the case illustrated a child of about 18
> months was photographed standing on a chair holding onto the back of  
> the
> chair while supported by mom down low and behind.  Also the entire
> family seated on the floor of their living room lit from the filtered
> window light.
>
> The author comments that he always looks for suitable windows and sun
> position to avoid hauling in all the lights if possible.
>
> If you're into portraiture, lighting, and PhotoShop you could do much,
> much worse than signing up for this weekly blurb.

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