Studio Portraits: Photoshoot 1

Camera settings (flash lighting)
Tripod: optional
Use transmitter on hotshot
White balance: daylight (5000K)
ISO: 100
Exposure: Manual 1/125 shutter-speed > f/16 aperture
– check settings before shooting
Focal length: 105mm portrait lens
Camera settings (continuous lighting)
Tripod: recommended to avoid camera shake
Manual exposure mode
White balance: tungsten light (3200K)
ISO: 400-1600 – depending on how many light sources
Exposure: Manual 1/60-1/125 shutter-speed > f/4-f/8 aperture
– check settings before shooting
Focal length: 50mm portrait lens

During my first photoshoot, I focused more on the whole face and used a side light. My model sat on a chair and I took pictures of them while they looked straight at he camera and sometimes to the side. I tried keeping it simple and in the style of Oliver Doran by using only one lighting set up. If I were to re do this photoshoot I would make sure to take more images so that I can have a bigger range of options. I would also try different set ups and more poses.

Contact Sheet – 1st Photoshoot