Digital Photography 1 on 1: Episode 67: Lighting for Black and White Photography

In this episode, Mark explains how to best light a subject for black and white photography and get dramatic results. Learn how adjusting the position of light can change contrast in relation to the subject. Mark walks you through studio exercises to fully illustrate the relationship of shape and color.

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[mhensley81]

What type of stand was the pig on? Also, what kind of adapter if any was used to make that table-top pedestal on top of it?

[adoramaTV]

@mhensley81 The pig was on a table made by TetherTools! The table comes with the adapter attached so it can mount to standard light stands and tripods. We use their products all the time. Check them out at tethertools[dot]com!

[essellar]

@mattblack77nz I think the ghost of Yousuf Karsh might have a bone to pick with you about the suitability of hard light for effective and flattering portraiture -- he rarely used soft light with men, and only a little less rarely with young women. Accent and separation lights can greatly enhance an image, further defining shapes. Fill light is a matter of mood.

Always resorting to the softbox is the easy way out; posing and lighting for great shadows is an art worth learning.

[essellar]

@impactdee The background is "seamless paper". It comes in long rolls in a few standard widths (53" and 107" are probably the easiest to find) and in a whole rainbow of colours. It can be used with background stands or with wall brackets. You can also get cloth backgrounds in canvas, muslin and "velvet", and for the ultimate in location portability, as pop-up units similar to very large collapsible reflectors.

[BrotherBloat]

haha, awesome:

'We have a really simple setup here... we have a PIG...'

:)))

[impactdee]

Great videos !! one question, what material is the white backgroung made of?? is normal fabric working? how can i light up a backdrop nicely, like somethig like portraits? seen you take great shots with this white backdrop

[michaelandcarina]

@mattblack77nz

I guess it irked me because I don't like complainers.

Adorama TV does A LOT to help beginners and is better than the gazillions of other "photographers" out there on the internet.

[mattblack77nz]

Going by your example, yes, obviously it is.

If you think these techniques produced great images, then by all means, follow the advice.

[ocabj]

@mattblack77nz If you have time to watch someone else's tutorials and extol criticisms, you have time to compose a valid argument to justify your claims and post them on a blog. wordpress is free. But of course, it's easy to talk trash on the Internet, right?

[mattblack77nz]

@michaelandcarina I haven't got the time or resources. But I know what good pics and techniques are...these are not them.