In a message dated 1/25/01 2:17:22 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< Would the same rules for shooting black skin apply for shooting dark
Hispanic skin? I'd like to do some portrait work, and we have a large (and
still growing) Hispanic population in our area -- an incredible, virtually
untapped market for photography. >>
Exactly. A lot of Hispanic skin has reddish to reddish brown undertones, so
the "normal" emulsions that intensify the "tanning" effect, turns some
Hispanic skin an unusual red to red-orange mottled tone.
Remember too, to treat Hispanic eyes with a "pop" of light (for the
catchlights). A Vivitar 285HV, positioned on a stand over the shooter's
shoulder and aimed at the eye, and dialed down 4 stops will give you the
catchlights, lighten shadows under the bangs, and the dark shadows usually
found over and around the ears.
*Here's a trick: Go to the local hamburger or Chinese place. Order out. Take
your food home and eat it quickly. You'll want to wash the tray. Take the
head of the 285, lay it down on the foam and trace its outline. Cut the
pattern out of the foam. Place the foam over your 285s head, a little clear
tape and...instant soft box.
A 285 (or any powerful hot shoe flash) with variable controls can be your
lifesaver. The foam "softbox" cuts up to two stops and softens the flash
beautifully. Of course if you want to dial the 285 down, do so until you find
the right setting.
*No, your "pop" light is an addendum to your regular lighting setup.
**You ought to learn how to shoot manual flash.
Mafud
Zawadi Imaging & Media Company
Atlanta, Houston, Ontario, CA, Naples, FL
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