I set up a 6 foot wooden stepladder (the kind that unfolds into an 'A' shape), and hung two 250 watt halogen work lights inside the frame of the ladder. Then I wrapped one layer of white fabric around the ladder. This created a nice diffused light. For the background, I simply hung a sheet of black fabric.
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Very, very well done. The lighting is perfect, everything is sharply in focus, the black and white was a great choice and the pattern in the shirt adds some nice interest too. 10
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A superior study. This is a character study that spells out the positive virtues of the subject by imparting a sense of strength and determination. The lighting enhances this mood and the detail on the lit areas is enough for the viewer to construct the darker side. Bumping up.
The lighting here is terrific - I'm torn between suggesting you wear a plain black shirt next time and really liking the texture provided by the dots. 8
Chris, nice shot. I like the intensity and the shadows. It's a very striking picture. (Of course, I have to laugh, because I've never seen you look this way in real life.)
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