This photograph is part of a mini Noir series I worked on last spring for a studio lighting class. It's one of my stronger images as a photographer because it involved a lot of planning and setting up studio space to get the right dramatic lighting. I enjoy shooting fashion style images and coming up with different and interesting concepts that have a lot of detail and a good storyline. There is tension in the way she holds the phone and plays with the cord that makes you wonder what news she just received. I use minimal editing because I believe that the image should stand on it's own with only a few post adjustments. Here I sharpened the image to show the fine detail in the leggings and couch and to break the hat away from the backdrop.
The light and detail in this image is fantastic. I very much like the triangle composition that the model's legs and head create, and the shadow that blocks out her eyes is very dramatic. The fact that you can still see the outline of the hat against the dark background is very important.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy this image. The pattern on the stockings as well as the couch keep the eye moving. The feeling that you're trying to create comes across extremely clear. I really enjoy the shadow that blocks out the eyes, and how the hat stands out against the background, even though they are the same shade/color. It's also nice that you can still see the basic outline of the phone even though it's against the hat/shadow.
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