I've noticed that in most before/after shots, the subject has a big unhappy frown before, and a big happy grin in the after shot.
In the before shot the subject should be looking directly into the camera. In the after shot they need a jaunty angle...as in most portraits. The background should change too. Maybe cinder blocks before, something pastoral after. Listen to Robb re the lighting. A makeup person would be helpful too. tv > -----Original Message----- > From: Collin Brendemuehl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 9:51 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: OT: Need portrait help... > > > LOSL > Lots Of Soft Light. > > Diffusion reduces the contrast of a portrait. > Soft boxes, reflectors, umbrellas: All are useful. > Just don't use any direct light on the AFTER shots. > Use only direct light on the BEFORE shots. > That way the results will look even more improved. > (Is this deceptive? No. Just making the AFTER look as > good as it can.) > It's soft light that makes even the sharper images of studio > medium format look more appealing than the ultra-sharp images > from 35mm with a direct flash. Direct lighting adds too much > contrast and damages the results. > Experiment & enjoy yourself. > > Collin > > At 09:27 PM 9/30/02 -0400, you wrote: > >Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 18:06:10 -0500 > >From: "Nick Wright" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Subject: OT: Need portrait help... > > > >I met a skin care specialist who is interested in having > me shoot "before" > >and "after" portraits of some of her clients for her > portfolio. My dilemma > >is this. Whilst studying portraiture, I've always focused > on ~diminishing~ > >blemishes etc to make the subject "look better." I need > some hints and tips > >for photographing people so that their skin imperfections show more > >accurately on film. Thanks in advance. > > > >-- > >Nick Wright > >http://www.wrightfoto.com/
