Multiple sources: Using windows for rim lighting
Create a rim light indoors with window light. Take several test shots while the model slowly turns away from the window. Keep the model in a position where the light brightens the side of their head and shoulders without spilling over in to their face. Use a key flash with a window rim light will help create proper lighting for the face.
- In this setup we use the window light just as a fill in.
- The main light (key light) comes from a flash with a standard reflector; no difussor.
- Barndoors are used to control the key light direction more specific.
- You can use any mobile flash head (monobloc) or your speedlight for recreating this situation.
- Important is to set a low shutter speed so the ambient light (sun/window) can greatly impose the atmosphere.
- Due to use of flash as your key light the image will not be shaky as the flash itself lit with more than 1/1000 sec. So no worries. But always double check on your display (zoom in).
- Also set the ISO a bit higher, this influences the overall ambient light characteristic too.
- Photoshop: Model skin & make-up retouched, general brightness/contrast & color adjustments
Combined Photo Lighting – Sun & Flash Light
Tech Sheet
- Key light: Flash
- Fill in: Sun
- White Balance: 5600K
- Focal length: 110mm
- F-stop: 10
- Shutter: 1/10
- ISO: 320
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