The Magic Hour – Simulating last Rays of Sun
This image was also created during a beautiful photo session in South France. Created with a bit more advanced lighting setup Melissa just looks yummy!
The aim was to simulate the last rays of the sun with setting up a golden reflector for implied lighting. Candles already lighten up the room before nightfall.
My Shooting Setup
- Obviously the main light gives the warmth to the scene and keeps in the gold and blue tones of the bed.
- The second light is placed as far as possible from the bed, to get a circle of light big enough to reach the model, but not as big as to light up all the scene.
- The low power from the fill-in helps just to wash out heavy shadows given from the main light.
Flash Lighting – Bounced Flash over Reflector & Snoot as fill-in
Tech Sheet
- Key light: Monobloc (flash head) bouncing over a golden disc reflector
- Fill in: Monobloc (flash head) with a snoot (spot)
- White Balance: 4500K
- Camera: Canon 5D
- Lens: 24-105mm, f/4
- Focal length: 47mm
- F-stop: 7.1
- Shutter: 1/30
- ISO: 160
Inspirational, Intuitive and Visual Photography Lighting Guide built for Your Mobile Devices & Desktops
ESSENTIALS. Studio Lighting for Nude Photography
Lighting Blueprint. Theory, showcases and exercises. Extensive theory part to strengthen your practical work. 19 all-inclusive case studies/lighting setups for 1, 2, 3 & 4 lights. Featuring Jenni Czech & Melisa Mendini. Sexy Women Photography at its best!
*Country-specific VAT taxes may apply
Dramatic Lighting with Playmate Coxy Dominika
Lighting Blueprint. Composing drama light does not mean to create dusky sceneries but rather working with well-chosen light areas and corresponding accents. Expect sexy lascivious, dark shadows, round forms, red lips, and 5 sets of sensual, seducing emotions!
*Country-specific VAT taxes may apply