Self-portrait (2021)
I'm going to shoot some new portraits for myself this weekend!
So let's take a look at how I'm going to do it...
Gear
Canon 5d mk 3
Canon 28-70 mm 2.8 L lens
Vello wireless remote RWII-C
Video tripod by Benro
I'm going to shoot some new portraits for myself this weekend!
So let's take a look at how I'm going to do it...
Gear
Canon 5d mk 3
Canon 28-70 mm 2.8 L lens
Vello wireless remote RWII-C
Video tripod by Benro
EMART Photo Video Studio 10Ft(3m) Adjustable Background Stand Backdrop Support System Kit with Carry Bag
3-5 m of plain light grey fabric
How I shoot these kinds of portraits
This is a very simple set up that I've used a lot in the past - in fact, it's my go to set up for shooting simple, clean, modern and beautiful looking portraits.
You don't need a lot of gear to shoot like this because the essential ingredients are: lots of natural light + a plain and simple background.
My apartment has floor to ceiling windows, and A LOT of light in the living room, which is perfect for this style of portraiture. Because there is so much natural light, I don't need to use any reflectors, which saves me having to buy and store extra gear, or have an extra pair of hands to help me on my shoots.
When shooting portraits, I generally like to use the widest aperture possible, but when I am shooting portraits of myself, I need use an aperture of at least 4.0 or so to compensate for the fact that with a remote trigger I have less control over the focus point and can't really see what I'm shooting. Not dropping down to f2.8 increases the likelihood that my images will be in focus.
I want as much light as possible (I'm far away enough from the windows to not get blown out), and I want the lighting to be flat and even on the face as this is generally the most flattering set up for most people.
I don't do too many variations in terms of poses etc when I'm shooting myself because it's difficult, slow and inefficient, so I usually set up a small stool to sit on, and positioned myself on that until I feel like I've got enough images to work with.
In the next post I'll share the best shots from the weekend, and take you through how I edit my images.
Until next time!
- Linda ✌🏻
3-5 m of plain light grey fabric
How I shoot these kinds of portraits
This is a very simple set up that I've used a lot in the past - in fact, it's my go to set up for shooting simple, clean, modern and beautiful looking portraits.
You don't need a lot of gear to shoot like this because the essential ingredients are: lots of natural light + a plain and simple background.
My apartment has floor to ceiling windows, and A LOT of light in the living room, which is perfect for this style of portraiture. Because there is so much natural light, I don't need to use any reflectors, which saves me having to buy and store extra gear, or have an extra pair of hands to help me on my shoots.
When shooting portraits, I generally like to use the widest aperture possible, but when I am shooting portraits of myself, I need use an aperture of at least 4.0 or so to compensate for the fact that with a remote trigger I have less control over the focus point and can't really see what I'm shooting. Not dropping down to f2.8 increases the likelihood that my images will be in focus.
I want as much light as possible (I'm far away enough from the windows to not get blown out), and I want the lighting to be flat and even on the face as this is generally the most flattering set up for most people.
I don't do too many variations in terms of poses etc when I'm shooting myself because it's difficult, slow and inefficient, so I usually set up a small stool to sit on, and positioned myself on that until I feel like I've got enough images to work with.
In the next post I'll share the best shots from the weekend, and take you through how I edit my images.
Until next time!
- Linda ✌🏻