Global Scale Modeller

Hi guys,

I don't want to seem too presumptuous, but I thought I'd let you know that when I'm not modelling, I'm a pro (hate that term) photographer and retoucher. So if there's anything I can help with in this section just ask.

I actually teach model photography! But not the same sort of model

Here's something I put together using the 109 I've just finished. ( I Sooooo wanted to retouch all the flaws! )

Great 109!

Super photo too - it is beautifully lit. Would you mind describing (or showing a photo) how it was set up?

Also, those other models...

The set up was really simply, the model is sitting on a sheet of glass that's on top of a piece of white card. I've used one studio flash with a big soft box directly above the model. Being such a soft light means that it tends to wrap around the subject and the white base works like a reflector to light the underside.

If you don't have a studio with flash heads, use the sun! On a dull day it will have the same soft lighting. Get some white card and stand something on it, if it doesn't cast a shadow you are good to go, if it does have a shadow use a second piece of card to block out the sun. Shooting in the shadow is the same as a dull day.

Obviously if it's too dark, you'll be needing a tripod - but you should be using one anyway.

The sky background is all done in Photoshop I'm afraid!

Very nice pic, thanks for the advice.

CJSomerset wrote:The set up was really simply, the model is sitting on a sheet of glass that's on top of a piece of white card. I've used one studio flash with a big soft box directly above the model. Being such a soft light means that it tends to wrap around the subject and the white base works like a reflector to light the underside.

If you don't have a studio with flash heads, use the sun! On a dull day it will have the same soft lighting. Get some white card and stand something on it, if it doesn't cast a shadow you are good to go, if it does have a shadow use a second piece of card to block out the sun. Shooting in the shadow is the same as a dull day.

Obviously if it's too dark, you'll be needing a tripod - but you should be using one anyway.

The sky background is all done in Photoshop I'm afraid!

Glass on top of white card: genius! I have a big soft box type light (but no studio flash) so I will he giving this a go. Many thanks for the tip

The photoshop work is done very nicely

Super 109 and i really like your photographic skills, and the sky in the background is a really nice touch and i look forward to more of your builds and photographs
Tom