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lighting scenario two
Creating dramatic portrait and full-length black-and-white fashion images is easy with this tried-and-true lighting setup. Here, a Mola Sollo beauty dish (see bottom-right image on next page) and an Elinchrom Rotalux 14x35" strip box (the same strip box we used in scenario one on the previous page) are used stacked above and below each other and positioned approximately 45o to the left of the camera. This arrangement creates specular light, with dramatic shadows for the face and softer illumination of the figure and clothes. An optional white V-flat (reflector) can be added camera right to open up the shadowed side of the model.
From portrait to full-figure, this setup produces great results. Note the silvery, specular quality of light, catch- lights, and background illumination. All accomplished with the key light and fill light below as shown in the light- ing diagram to the right.
With only one key light, and a fill light below it, I’m able to illuminate the model and the background.
Stacking this Mola Sollo beauty dish and Elinchrom Rotalux 14x35" strip box produces top to bottom illumi- nation for the model’s figure. By combining a silver beauty
dish, with a softbox below, I’m creating a punchy main light with a softer fill light under it.
The interior silver finish, conical shape, and smaller size of the Mola Sollo beauty dish are all contributing factors when it comes to creating light with contrast and sparkle. Note the Opal Glass Diffuser in the center of the beauty dish; this helps soften the center core of light produced.
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