Another portrait training session in Lacock

05/02/2012 by Anna.

Last Sunday I gave another training session at Lacock Photography using a new model for me - lovely Hannah. We explored all the elements that are needed to create a good portrait picture, with the main focus being on making the best use of natural light.

It was a bright day, if a little cold, but then it was end of January!

The morning was spent in the training room and then after lunch Hannah arrived and we started shooting. We began in the training room where it was lovely and warm and we experimented using window light with and without reflectors.

The direction of the light can be used to sculpt the face.

Hannah had a lovely fur coat with her which was perfect for a winter shoot. We also experimented with composition, backgrounds and lens settings.

The quality of the light was totally different at the back of the bus shelter than near the window. I used Photoshop effects to highten the mood of the shot.

This also has a Photoshop filter applied to give a cross processing effect.

Having the opportunity to spend a day thinking about a topic like this is such a luxury and a session with a model is invaluable for trying out new techniques.

For more training courses see www.lacockphotography.co.uk

Thanks to Hannah for braving the January cold with us!

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