Behind the Scenes of More Light Tests

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More playing with lights and trying to build an extensive library of reference pictures for myself to look back on when making portraits. I never try and copy anyone elses pictures, because it’s useless, I am a different person with a different sort of tools. What I aim for is to use what I have to create the best ever portraits possible in my own little ivory tower.

I wanted to try and see if I could create really soft and flattering lighting for simple portraits. I hanged up a grey linen sheet on top of a doorway, and put the light behind it. To my surprise, it worked even better than I had hoped for! The light I got is supernaturally soft and flattering, will definitely be using it for something!

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Here is one shot straight from camera:

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Got to admit, that works really well.

I really need to buy some lamps for photography, I can pretend that'll be the point when I'll get as good as you are.

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Creativity in action...If I need a little more light for a shot, maybe of my Lego or something, I grab an LED camping light, hold it in one hand and shoot the camera with the other. This is why I'm a shit photographer. 😂

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No, THAT is creativity! I’ve worked with the minimal equipment and MacGyvering my shots for soooo long that now when I have actual lights, it’s child’s play.

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Haha, I never thought of it that way...Just needed the light and so made it happen, but yeah, I guess it's creativity in action.

So yeah, you must be loving the new lights and the ease at which they allow you to set up your shots. I'm still thinking about that first one, the darks ones you did...It really appealed and I look forward to some more.

Maybe some garlic bread shots too?

#garlicbreadmatters

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I love LEGO.

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Yes, it's very loveable. What aspect do you love the most and why?

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