Imitate Fire with a Flash

[sk66]

Originally Posted by Pichead

I've played around quite a bit with actual lighter shots, but 1) I wanted to try and fake it as an experiment, and 2) the lighter is a lot harsher and, in most instances, won't light up my entire face and parts of my coat. During the conception phase of the shot, I was anticipating being outside in snow or rain and wanted to be sure I lit up more than just my mouth, for example. I guess I just carried that 'inside.'

Thanks.

Got it. You wanted better lighting than an actual lighter would give while still creating the feeling/atmosphere...

I'd say you did great.

[Christian Michael]

Love the shot and agree rain would help. it could be created with a sprinkler over head and i tight crop, depending how desperate you are to create the image. Just a thought. Awesome project though

[mpascal]

This is good, thanks for sharing the technique.

[Matthew_Scullion]

Genius. Defo going to give this a go. Great idea, great result.

[rpcrowe]

The gel added to the realism...

[mcbean7]

Very cool shot and a creative way of setting it up.
TFS

[Stryker]

This is really nice. I would never have thought of doing it this way. I especially like how the fingers appear with the reddish outlines. Two Thumbs Up.

[photofun]

Excellent shot - lighting is well done! Thanks for sharing!

[MrBeta]

I love the color and mood of this shot. Did you use any modifiers other than the CTO?

[Pichead]

Originally Posted by MrBeta

I love the color and mood of this shot. Did you use any modifiers other than the CTO?

Thanks. No, just the CTO over the flash. I made minor adjustments in Aperture but the photo essentially looks as it did 'in camera.'