clearly it needs to be well lit for this classes purposes....
Eden Photographers Club Meeting - Tuesday, February 21th @ 7 pm EST (Topic: Lighting for boudoir photos)
02/21/2012
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Thank you very much
Originally posted by
Curiouscat
Welcome to the club HugsAndBites and Loriandhubby
02/21/2012
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Very nice! What's yours gonna be?
Originally posted by
HugsAndBites
spectacular! im still working on sketches of what will eventually be a back/ side piece- starting to save now though...
02/21/2012
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Very much so! But that's what happens when you hang out in a g-string under fluorescent lighting!
Originally posted by
Antipova
Welcome people!
Just refresh or press F5 often to see the new posts, and reply when you've got a thought!
So Sam, about this g-string...
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is it well-lit?
Just refresh or press F5 often to see the new posts, and reply when you've got a thought!
So Sam, about this g-string...
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is it well-lit?
Isn't that the best kind of lighting you could shoot with in your boudoir?
02/21/2012
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not even sure yet!! i already have a wolf and crow on my back that i need to incorporate, but im having an over load of idea so i need to refine them. but im very into art neuvo
Originally posted by
Jul!a
Very nice! What's yours gonna be?
02/21/2012
Hello everybody, and welcome to the meeting! Vaccinium should be back with us shortly, but how's everybody doing in the meantime?
02/21/2012
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Your welcome! At the end of the meeting some people put up pictures they took to get critiqued by the way, if you'd like to put up one of yours
Originally posted by
Loriandhubby
Thank you very much
02/21/2012
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Pretty good! Working on the finishing touches (by which I mean... summary) of a review.
Originally posted by
Jul!a
Hello everybody, and welcome to the meeting! Vaccinium should be back with us shortly, but how's everybody doing in the meantime?
02/21/2012
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Doing pretty good, here. I've got a bunch of questions for this topic, including some ones about different hues of light for different colors of lingerie/settings.
Originally posted by
Jul!a
Hello everybody, and welcome to the meeting! Vaccinium should be back with us shortly, but how's everybody doing in the meantime?
02/21/2012
super dooper! and how are you!?
02/21/2012
OK, I'm back!
My son actually listened to me and sprinted out of his classroom and out to the car because I asked him to. Wow. Miracles do happen.
My son actually listened to me and sprinted out of his classroom and out to the car because I asked him to. Wow. Miracles do happen.
02/21/2012
Welcome to the 12th meeting of the Eden Photographers Club! I hope everyone had a good month of thinking about photography and looking at the world through a photographer’s eyes. I want to thank all of you who are here tonight. Many of us are still caught in winter's grasp, but some of us (like myself) are seeing the first leaves poke their way through and the first blooms dot the landscape. As such, there are going to be ample opportunities to get out there and show your stuff - photographically speaking.
This meeting will focus on lighting. Eden Fantasys wanted me to do something that related to Valentine's Day, and the only thing that came to mind was boudoir photography, but photographing people is most definitely not my strong suit. However, the most important part of boudoir photography is lighting, and that's something I can talk about. Of course, good lighting is important regardless of the subject, so this tutorial should be useful regardless of what you choose to photograph.
This meeting will focus on lighting. Eden Fantasys wanted me to do something that related to Valentine's Day, and the only thing that came to mind was boudoir photography, but photographing people is most definitely not my strong suit. However, the most important part of boudoir photography is lighting, and that's something I can talk about. Of course, good lighting is important regardless of the subject, so this tutorial should be useful regardless of what you choose to photograph.
02/21/2012
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Oh I love art nuveau stuff! So free flowing and organic. You can do some image searches for art nuveau furniture and architectural elements to get some inspiration.
Originally posted by
HugsAndBites
not even sure yet!! i already have a wolf and crow on my back that i need to incorporate, but im having an over load of idea so i need to refine them. but im very into art neuvo
02/21/2012
I'm excited!
02/21/2012
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Very awesome!
Originally posted by
Antipova
Pretty good! Working on the finishing touches (by which I mean... summary) of a review.
02/21/2012
There can be two types of lighting for boudoir photos: natural and artificial.
Natural lighting varies on the time of day, the weather outside, and the nature of the room in which the photos are to be taken.
Morning light is soft, warm, and angular. If you are going for something that connotes romance, this is great light. It will have a slight rosy or golden color to it and there will be a lot of contrast because of the low angle of the sun creating lots of shadow. Light during the day is harsh and white and isn't preferable, although there are some ways around that that I'll get to later. Evening light is much like morning light, but because of all the dust that the wind kicks up during the day, it tends to be yellow or strongly golden. It is a lovely light, but it will bring out unusual skin tones in your subject that may or may not be desirable.
Natural lighting varies on the time of day, the weather outside, and the nature of the room in which the photos are to be taken.
Morning light is soft, warm, and angular. If you are going for something that connotes romance, this is great light. It will have a slight rosy or golden color to it and there will be a lot of contrast because of the low angle of the sun creating lots of shadow. Light during the day is harsh and white and isn't preferable, although there are some ways around that that I'll get to later. Evening light is much like morning light, but because of all the dust that the wind kicks up during the day, it tends to be yellow or strongly golden. It is a lovely light, but it will bring out unusual skin tones in your subject that may or may not be desirable.
02/21/2012
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Me to!
Originally posted by
Antipova
I'm excited!
02/21/2012
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Hello, my name is Lori. Me and husband have never ever been to an adult site until a few days ago. We just love E.F. for many reasons. We both love photography so when we saw this we thought what a great group to be part of. We are both Jewish and very modest, so it may take time for us to loosen up.
Originally posted by
Jul!a
Hello everybody, and welcome to the meeting! Vaccinium should be back with us shortly, but how's everybody doing in the meantime?
02/21/2012
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Interesting about the differences between dawn and dusk!
Originally posted by
Vaccinium
There can be two types of lighting for boudoir photos: natural and artificial.
Natural lighting varies on the time of day, the weather outside, and the nature of the room in which the photos are to be taken.
Morning light is soft, ... more
Natural lighting varies on the time of day, the weather outside, and the nature of the room in which the photos are to be taken.
Morning light is soft, ... more
There can be two types of lighting for boudoir photos: natural and artificial.
Natural lighting varies on the time of day, the weather outside, and the nature of the room in which the photos are to be taken.
Morning light is soft, warm, and angular. If you are going for something that connotes romance, this is great light. It will have a slight rosy or golden color to it and there will be a lot of contrast because of the low angle of the sun creating lots of shadow. Light during the day is harsh and white and isn't preferable, although there are some ways around that that I'll get to later. Evening light is much like morning light, but because of all the dust that the wind kicks up during the day, it tends to be yellow or strongly golden. It is a lovely light, but it will bring out unusual skin tones in your subject that may or may not be desirable. less
Natural lighting varies on the time of day, the weather outside, and the nature of the room in which the photos are to be taken.
Morning light is soft, warm, and angular. If you are going for something that connotes romance, this is great light. It will have a slight rosy or golden color to it and there will be a lot of contrast because of the low angle of the sun creating lots of shadow. Light during the day is harsh and white and isn't preferable, although there are some ways around that that I'll get to later. Evening light is much like morning light, but because of all the dust that the wind kicks up during the day, it tends to be yellow or strongly golden. It is a lovely light, but it will bring out unusual skin tones in your subject that may or may not be desirable. less
02/21/2012
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Well welcome to the community! If you've ever got any questions, please don't hesitate to shoot me a message.
Originally posted by
Loriandhubby
Hello, my name is Lori. Me and husband have never ever been to an adult site until a few days ago. We just love E.F. for many reasons. We both love photography so when we saw this we thought what a great group to be part of. We are both Jewish and
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Hello, my name is Lori. Me and husband have never ever been to an adult site until a few days ago. We just love E.F. for many reasons. We both love photography so when we saw this we thought what a great group to be part of. We are both Jewish and very modest, so it may take time for us to loosen up.
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02/21/2012
Red sky at night sailors delight! Red sky in morning and sailors take warning....
02/21/2012
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Welcome! Just go at the right speed for you, and explore and communicate together! There's lots of fun things to learn and do here.
Originally posted by
Loriandhubby
Hello, my name is Lori. Me and husband have never ever been to an adult site until a few days ago. We just love E.F. for many reasons. We both love photography so when we saw this we thought what a great group to be part of. We are both Jewish and
...
more
Hello, my name is Lori. Me and husband have never ever been to an adult site until a few days ago. We just love E.F. for many reasons. We both love photography so when we saw this we thought what a great group to be part of. We are both Jewish and very modest, so it may take time for us to loosen up.
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(And this club is one of them!)
02/21/2012
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I've also noticed different colors in out door pictures depending on whether its summer or winter. My winter photos tend to naturally have blue light and in summer warmer light
Originally posted by
Vaccinium
There can be two types of lighting for boudoir photos: natural and artificial.
Natural lighting varies on the time of day, the weather outside, and the nature of the room in which the photos are to be taken.
Morning light is soft, ... more
Natural lighting varies on the time of day, the weather outside, and the nature of the room in which the photos are to be taken.
Morning light is soft, ... more
There can be two types of lighting for boudoir photos: natural and artificial.
Natural lighting varies on the time of day, the weather outside, and the nature of the room in which the photos are to be taken.
Morning light is soft, warm, and angular. If you are going for something that connotes romance, this is great light. It will have a slight rosy or golden color to it and there will be a lot of contrast because of the low angle of the sun creating lots of shadow. Light during the day is harsh and white and isn't preferable, although there are some ways around that that I'll get to later. Evening light is much like morning light, but because of all the dust that the wind kicks up during the day, it tends to be yellow or strongly golden. It is a lovely light, but it will bring out unusual skin tones in your subject that may or may not be desirable. less
Natural lighting varies on the time of day, the weather outside, and the nature of the room in which the photos are to be taken.
Morning light is soft, warm, and angular. If you are going for something that connotes romance, this is great light. It will have a slight rosy or golden color to it and there will be a lot of contrast because of the low angle of the sun creating lots of shadow. Light during the day is harsh and white and isn't preferable, although there are some ways around that that I'll get to later. Evening light is much like morning light, but because of all the dust that the wind kicks up during the day, it tends to be yellow or strongly golden. It is a lovely light, but it will bring out unusual skin tones in your subject that may or may not be desirable. less
02/21/2012
The weather outside matters as well. Sunny skies pose no impediment for sunlight and result in higher contrast, whereas clouds impede and scatter light, reducing contrast and giving the light a uniform white color. Not all clouds are the same, however. Thick clouds block the sun, but thin clouds act as a diffuser and let soft light in. Ideally, if you have to shoot boudoir photos during the day these thin clouds are useful because they allow enough light in, provide some contrast due to the shadows, and sometimes the light will take on a slight color as well.
If you are forced to use harsh natural light, you can tame it a bit by putting sheer fabric in the windows to diffuse the light (much like how high, thin clouds do). The color of the fabric matters, so choose accordingly to get the color cast you desire. For many people, a cream-colored fabric is ideal.
If you are forced to use harsh natural light, you can tame it a bit by putting sheer fabric in the windows to diffuse the light (much like how high, thin clouds do). The color of the fabric matters, so choose accordingly to get the color cast you desire. For many people, a cream-colored fabric is ideal.
02/21/2012
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I never realized what made evening light more golden than morning light. That's pretty neat!
Originally posted by
Vaccinium
There can be two types of lighting for boudoir photos: natural and artificial.
Natural lighting varies on the time of day, the weather outside, and the nature of the room in which the photos are to be taken.
Morning light is soft, ... more
Natural lighting varies on the time of day, the weather outside, and the nature of the room in which the photos are to be taken.
Morning light is soft, ... more
There can be two types of lighting for boudoir photos: natural and artificial.
Natural lighting varies on the time of day, the weather outside, and the nature of the room in which the photos are to be taken.
Morning light is soft, warm, and angular. If you are going for something that connotes romance, this is great light. It will have a slight rosy or golden color to it and there will be a lot of contrast because of the low angle of the sun creating lots of shadow. Light during the day is harsh and white and isn't preferable, although there are some ways around that that I'll get to later. Evening light is much like morning light, but because of all the dust that the wind kicks up during the day, it tends to be yellow or strongly golden. It is a lovely light, but it will bring out unusual skin tones in your subject that may or may not be desirable. less
Natural lighting varies on the time of day, the weather outside, and the nature of the room in which the photos are to be taken.
Morning light is soft, warm, and angular. If you are going for something that connotes romance, this is great light. It will have a slight rosy or golden color to it and there will be a lot of contrast because of the low angle of the sun creating lots of shadow. Light during the day is harsh and white and isn't preferable, although there are some ways around that that I'll get to later. Evening light is much like morning light, but because of all the dust that the wind kicks up during the day, it tends to be yellow or strongly golden. It is a lovely light, but it will bring out unusual skin tones in your subject that may or may not be desirable. less
02/21/2012
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That's true. Some of it is the angle of the sun, some of it is the fact that there's a lot less green during winter, and part of it is the types of clouds that predominate during each season.
Originally posted by
Curiouscat
I've also noticed different colors in out door pictures depending on whether its summer or winter. My winter photos tend to naturally have blue light and in summer warmer light
02/21/2012
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Ah that is pretty cool always a surprise some times when I go to take photos
Originally posted by
Vaccinium
That's true. Some of it is the angle of the sun, some of it is the fact that there's a lot less green during winter, and part of it is the types of clouds that predominate during each season.
02/21/2012
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It's also why you get prettier sunsets in dry environments relative to wet ones. Desert sunsets are stunning because there is so much dust that gets kicked up, whereas where it is wet there is less dust kicked up and there is water vapor that scatters light and washes out the sunsets.
Originally posted by
Jul!a
I never realized what made evening light more golden than morning light. That's pretty neat!
02/21/2012
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That's a good idea! I will pick up some sheer fabric sometime.
Originally posted by
Vaccinium
The weather outside matters as well. Sunny skies pose no impediment for sunlight and result in higher contrast, whereas clouds impede and scatter light, reducing contrast and giving the light a uniform white color. Not all clouds are the same,
...
more
The weather outside matters as well. Sunny skies pose no impediment for sunlight and result in higher contrast, whereas clouds impede and scatter light, reducing contrast and giving the light a uniform white color. Not all clouds are the same, however. Thick clouds block the sun, but thin clouds act as a diffuser and let soft light in. Ideally, if you have to shoot boudoir photos during the day these thin clouds are useful because they allow enough light in, provide some contrast due to the shadows, and sometimes the light will take on a slight color as well.
If you are forced to use harsh natural light, you can tame it a bit by putting sheer fabric in the windows to diffuse the light (much like how high, thin clouds do). The color of the fabric matters, so choose accordingly to get the color cast you desire. For many people, a cream-colored fabric is ideal. less
If you are forced to use harsh natural light, you can tame it a bit by putting sheer fabric in the windows to diffuse the light (much like how high, thin clouds do). The color of the fabric matters, so choose accordingly to get the color cast you desire. For many people, a cream-colored fabric is ideal. less
02/21/2012
when the clouds refract the light it may be good for pictures- but that is also why you can burn on a cloudy day...
02/21/2012