Dark skin subjects

[Al Schlegel]

I am planning a shoot of AfroAmerican actors and wondering if I have to add a stop or two in exposure. I will be shooting raw and hope that I can comp in post processing.
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Al

 

[Lawrence Keeney]

I did not do anything unusual for these shots. I set up the lighting the same as I would have for a blond model.

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Lawrence

 

[centralcoastmagazine]

Work as normal. Good lighting can enhance any portrait.

I am planning a shoot of AfroAmerican actors and wondering if I
have to add a stop or two in exposure. I will be shooting raw and
hope that I can comp in post processing.
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Al

 

[RDKirk]

...regardless of the skintone of a human subject.

The only consideration is to avoid excessive lighting contrast if you intend to put extremely dark people in the same scene as extremely light people and expect to have detail in both the shadows of the dark-skinned people and the highlights of the light-skinned people. While the skin tones themselves are within the range of any modern sensor, harsh lighting can push them too far.

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RDKirk
'TANSTAAFL: The only unbreakable rule in photography.'

 

[Dave1234]

Lawrence,

Your photos are stunning.....your models all look so relaxed in front of the camera.

 

[Boomz]

At Christmas I had a mix race couple who wanted their photos taken ... the contrast couldn't be further ... this is all I'd say, thank goodness for photoshop!

...regardless of the skintone of a human subject.

The only consideration is to avoid excessive lighting contrast if
you intend to put extremely dark people in the same scene as
extremely light people and expect to have detail in both the
shadows of the dark-skinned people and the highlights of the
light-skinned people. While the skin tones themselves are within
the range of any modern sensor, harsh lighting can push them too
far.

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RDKirk
'TANSTAAFL: The only unbreakable rule in photography.'

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[Kent Johnson]

Light is light. Every face is different. Properly exposed is pretty much a universal constant.
Have fun!
-Kent

 

[Lawrence Keeney]

Lawrence,

Your photos are stunning.....your models all look so relaxed in
front of the camera.

Dave,

Thanks for the kind remark.

I think the reason they look relaxed is that I am an old man (70) and as so appear non-threatening. I am very easy going and try to make all my photo shoots a fun experience for both myself and my models.
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Lawrence