Astrid Adventures

Practice with contrasting lighting

Added 2023-01-20 02:59:33 +0000 UTC

Loved the drama in this, but then a whole side of my body disappears into the shadows. I don't mind it. I could try adding another light to fill a bit. I want to practice with lighting more, but I know to do so, I'll need to buy more lighting equipment since I'm not quite set up to use my others. I have the lights but not a lot of way of controlling it. Over the years, I've seen a lot of people make their own version of umbrellas, barn doors, etc. They've seemed to work, so I might take that route. Unfortunately, I haven't had a lot of time to try making anything. I'm very much behind on everything to the point that I don't put any pressure on myself at all. It's a bit of a relief.

Anyway, I had just enough time to experiment with lighting and costume. I know it is black, but it is semi-sheer. I also quite like that it blends in, but the skin pops out more. I'm in love with this fabric. I hope to turn it into a dress one day, but until then I love the opulent nature of it in photos to add a slight shimmery, gold detail.

I was a bit insecure with this lighting at first. It is similar to Rembrandt. That can be super unflattering to the body by emphasizing the crevices, wrinkles, holes, etc. A lot on the body shows up very sharply. I found a flow with it I liked though and a way to use it to emphasize the moods in the face and body. I really needed to get out some weird build up of emotions, and this helped a lot. I wouldn't say every pose and look conveys the stress I've been feeling. Some, I look so relaxed and flowing.