I learned to light after years of deconstructing the work of other photographers. And I know from your previous feedback that you guys are fond of these posts, so let’s dig into another one.
How did I make this picture?
Is it a lucky snapshot?
Is it lit?
If so, how?
The camera Settings?
The direction?
Post production?
Whatever details you think are needed to make this image.
Looking forward to you trying to pick this apart… I’ll reveal everything in a followup post. The person who gets the closest gets… …a chest bump and a pizza, or signed book or something. Don’t be shy. Let er rip.
The music is energetic, exciting and uplifting. Experimental to an extent, yet retaining a certain vibrant pop sensibility. If comparisons could help give clarity to a groups unique soul I would compare them to The Dirty Projectors and Portugal. The man but don’t let this fool you – Givers are a band in their own class.
I can only hope other weary travelers stumble across this album as I did, on that neverending quest for great music.
2 lights. Main light will be Fromm a boom at the top right and bottom front fill light on the left. Both on soft boxes probably 80×160 and 80×80. F13 at 1/125. Slight dodge and burn during post processing.
Great shot! It does look like you tilted there but the diagonal composition is fantastic. It fills the frame well.
I saw “Deconstruct 5.0” is out… edit this original post and include a link to the “solution” when you can. I don’t know how else to find it…. I’ve looked. Thanks.
Skipping all the many comments. 1 large softbox or strip to camera left -30 degrees behind subject – f/8 – f/11. Camera right…kicker light (medium softbox) pointed at a 20-30 degree upward angle and slightly behind subject. Appears to be same power for both. Blacks were taken down in RAW processing, Slight bump to midtones. maybe exposure + .1-.3. A little dodge and burn. Lights were probably either Prophoto or Broncolor to freeze action in air. Now to see how close I am.