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  • Apr 15, 2009 @ 3:14 pm | delete
    Thanks for the awesome information! You put a lot of effort into this lens, it shows!!! I found the information extremely helpful in my journey! I became a fan of yours too, please join my fanclub too! Keep up the great work!

    William ;)
  • DavidGladstone Mar 4, 2009 @ 10:25 pm | delete
    Hi Trudy,

    This is actually easier than it seems. A really good trick is to get a bit higher than your subject and get them to lift their face up to you, instantly taking the weight off their face. And tell them, all women are beautiful especially the ones with a few extra pounds. JUst more to love. :)

    Cheers,

    Dave.
  • DavidGladstone Mar 4, 2009 @ 10:23 pm | delete
    Hi Trudy,

    This is actually easier than it seems. A really good trick is to get a bit higher than your subject buy standing on a stool or chair and get them to lift their face up to you, instantly taking the weight off their face. And tell them all women are beautiful especially the ones with a few extra pounds. Just more to love :)

    Cheers,

    Dave.
  • Trudy Mar 3, 2009 @ 6:09 pm | delete
    Hi there

    Can you give me some tips around positioning the face so that "double chins" can be avoided? I know a lot of larger sized women and this seems to be a problem.

    much appreciated
  • Jan 27, 2009 @ 3:33 pm | delete
    Love the lens 5*s :-) I will have some questions for you in the future :)
  • DavidGladstone Jan 24, 2009 @ 7:08 am | delete
    Manny,

    Thanks for the question!

    When using a background for a portrait you usually need to consider your lighting. I still always like to keep things simple though. I usually use a medium 'soft box' for the face, and a white reflector on the shadow side to soften the shadow. Then I'll typically use a small light on the floor behind the subject to add some light to the canvas background.

    The light on the face should always a fair bit stronger than the background light. Find a friend to experiment with.

    Have fun!

    Dave Gladstone.
  • Manny Jan 23, 2009 @ 11:01 pm | delete
    Can you give me some lighting tips when photographing people using backdrops (vinyl, muslin or canvass)? Thanks very much. mannyblas@gmail.com

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