I took pictures of my models using a bit of advice that was given to me.  Everyone told me to enhance photos so that my models would be enhanced.

I set up part of my attic to try to improve photographic technique.

This is how I do it:

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  • A shelf at a height where you do not have to be too low whilst  shooting .
  • Cardstock type ” Bristol ” of various colors to create backgrounds to counteract the colors of the model in turn
  • Spotlights placed at the top and to the side to illuminate the scene.
  • The backdrops are positioned so they form a curve between the horizontal plane and the vertical.
  • The effect of “dawn” or “halo” models is simply created with a light from above that “slides” on the fold of the card, reflecting the light from behind and creating a halo of light.  The camera was set for artificial light, without flash, auto timer and was on the same level as the model.

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All in all very simple, when you consider I am not a professional photographer, so quite an achievement!

These pictures are a better than words.

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