More Strip Box Fun

For these next two images I used the 175cm x 33cm strip as key light positioned 90˚ to the right of the camera and a second strip, the smaller 130cm x 50cm, positioned to the back of my subject at around 45˚ to the camera. I wanted to take advantage of the rapid fall-off that the large strip light creates, but also use its softer quality. The model was directed to turn her head towards the light source to ensure I lit the right-hand cheek, but keeping her body straight to the camera for a rapid light fall-off across her body.

To avoid her right side blending with the background the second strip was directed to rim light her frame to create separation without compromising the shadow area too much.

The second image was lit in exactly the same way but with addition of a third ELC 1000 ProHD light fitted with a Mini Spot light and Gobo to add interest to the wall.

I will be taking a look at spotlights and Gobos in future posts.

Credits

Photography: Steve Howdle

Model : Keira Lavelle

Makeup Artist: Sarah Taylor