There are a number of factors that go into the making of a good portrait. One of the most important factors is good color.  You can’t get good color without a proper white balance.  You will learn why Auto White Balance (AWB) is easily fooled and not the best choice.

We will explain how color temperature affects white balance. As well as how other factors influence color temperature and, therefore, the quality of your images. We will cover all the different white balance options including when to use WHAT & WHY.

Next, we will look at the advantages of the raw file format. We will demonstrate why a Custom White Balance is the best choice and show you how to create a custom white balance in camera, while using your raw processing software. We will demonstrate this using Adobe Lightroom. We will also demonstrate situations when a custom white balance might not be necessary.

Next, working in LightRoom, we will show you how to use white balance as a creative tool to achieve a warmer look in your photographs or create images with a fashion flare.

In the last section, you will learn the proper techniques for creating a custom white balance in mixed lighting conditions. After watching this tutorial, you will have a complete understanding of white balance and know when to use what for the effect you want to achieve. You will also understand how to “trick” your camera’s digital white balance for creative results.

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The difference between shooting a typical head shot and creating a glamorous portrait involves a few simple steps.  The light positioning for glamor photography must be flattering, the skin tones soft and the make-up truly professional. It’s the execution of these principles that will set your work apart.

In this 25-minute video, we will demonstrate step-by-step how to create high fashion, glamorous head shots with some very simple, easy-to-follow lighting set-ups and metering techniques. In this video you will watch as we create four completely different looks and cover all the details step by step.

Session 1:  The White Background

In the first set-up we will create a high key and high fashion head shot with a simple three light set-up. You will learn the proper placement of the lights and the techniques we use to achieve this high fashion look and porcelain skin tones. Learn the exposure techniques used to achieve this look for the model and ensure a pure white background.

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Session 2: The Black Background

Next we will create a high fashion head shot against a black background. Watch as we demonstrate proper light and reflector placement and metering techniques to achieve these high fashion results. We will also explain the proper choice of outfit and explain the reasoning behind our choices.

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Session 3:  The Glamorous Lighting Set-up

In the next set-up you will watch and learn the few simple steps that give us the “Glamorous” look, as demonstrated in these photos. Learn how we achieve this flattering lighting set up and proper hair light placement. In this set up you will learn how to properly use color gels over the light source to coordinate the color of the light with the clothing color to achieve the mood desired.

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Session 4:  Tungsten Lighting

In the last set-up we will use one very in-expensive tungsten continuous light source to create a more dramatic look in each of these portraits. Watch as we shoot this very simple lighting set-up and achieve results that will make your work stand out from your competitions.

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You here people say, with digital your don’t need a light meter, just look at the LCD panel (well nothing could be farther from the truth.) Proper metering techniques are more important with digital that with they ever were with film. Film actually had more latitude than digital…

Incident vs. Reflective

There are two ways to meter your subject, incident and reflective. In this section,      we  will discuss the two different metering techniques and when you should use        each. We   will also explain the when to use the disk and when to use the dome        for    proper metering.

We will also explain explain how light meters are calibarted and why. By the end of this section you will Understand 18% Gray and the significance it has in metering and proper exposure.

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Metering Techniques

In the next section we will cover proper Metering Techniques. For example, where     to Place the Meter for proper exposure. The goal of this section to show you             proper  metering techniques so you will know what effect you will get before you       make the  exposure. We will also explain lighting ratio’s in a straight forward easy     to understand manner.

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Practical Application

In the next section we will go through metering an Actual Shoot step by step. We will start   with the main light and show you where to position the light meter for proper results,           then  meter the fill light, background light and hair light. We will establish a lighting ratio   and  show you how to determine this with proper metering techniques.

In the last section we will be working with a dark skinned model in the studio.

There seems to be a lot of confusion as to how to properly light and expose dark skin.         What exposure do I use? How do I meter properly?

Do I?

1. Open up and additional stop?
2. Move the light closer?
3. What’s the best light to use?

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In this video, we will explain the theory of creating a white balance for your digital camera.

We will explain how color temperature affects white balance. As well as how other factors influence color temperature and, therefore, the quality of your images. We will cover all the different white balance options including when to use WHAT & WHY. This video will show you how to get the best color possible from your digital camera. You will learn why Auto White Balance (AWB) is easily fooled and not the best choice.

Next, we will look at the advantages of the raw file format. We will demonstrate why a Custom White Balance is the best choice and show you how to create a custom white balance in camera, while using your raw processing software. We will demonstrate this using Adobe Lightroom. We will also demonstrate situations when a custom white balance might not be necessary.

Next, working in LightRoom, we will show you how to use white balance as a creative tool to achieve a warmer look in your photographs or create images with a fashion flare.

In the last section, you will learn the proper techniques for creating a custom white balance in mixed lighting conditions. After watching this tutorial, you will have a complete understanding of white balance and know when to use what for the effect you want to achieve. You will also understand how to “trick” your camera’s digital white balance for creative results.

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