In the second step of lighting a Gelled Beauty portrait, add a silver umbrella to create specular highlights and contrast. Leverage the ease of use on an umbrella with a gel, compared to a softbox, creating soft light. Understand the position of lighting in relationship to the model and other lighting. Iterate through a series of captures to control color within the shadows.
With exposure from the Key and Fill light dialed in, apply additional control in shaping the lighting setup by using black and white v-flats. Shape the lighting around the model and observe as photographer, Jake Hicks, explains his methodology for controlling light within your shooting environment.
Add one final light to the setup, with additional modifiers to create soft, diffused lighting. Hear photographer, Jake Hicks, approach to shooting a flatter image in camera, retaining as much information at capture for manipulation in post. With practical lighting methods, avoid unwanted color ba...
With lighting, gels, and modifiers locked in, capture a series of poses to create stunning gelled beauty images. Create a tight composition with an emphasis on hand and shoulder placement, refining focus and dimension. Work with extremely shallow depth of field, creating vividly sharp focus on th...
