How do they get this look ?? Light or editing ?

[picaddicted]

I've come across some of photo that have this ''light'' effect on them and i wonder how do they achieve this. Here is the link of the photo 500px.com/photo/3263825?from=popular . Anyone can maybe tell me how or where i can find a tutoriel about how to achieve this?



Thanks a lot

Tommy

[autofocus]

The subject is backlit by the window..you can use a relector off her left/back side to bounce some light back on her. Off camera flash set on that side will also work.

[CarlyRocksPhotos]

Light is Geometry.

Light is Geometry that has natually occuring angles.

The back window light is coming from over her shoulder, and there is a light with a softbox aiming at her back, on the photographer's left-side. It's a rather large softbox as there is no light fall off (degree of which the light stops shining on your subject = fall off. ) The light on her back is pretty close to the light streaming in from the window... so meter for the window and make sure that your softbox-light has enough, or little-enough juice to balance.

You'll learn quickly how to envision any photograph's lighting setup. It's great practice to get a large stuffed animal, set them on a stool, and just play- copying the light you think you see. Without the pressure of a model or client around, you can see how the light falls without nerves interfering.

It's a lovely shot- good luck recreating it, remember to do something that is just your own and I'm sure you'll be pleased with your results!

[ccting]

On average, how many years a beginner need to learn lighting to get such kind of great lighting? i believethey have very soft shadow that can only be gained using shoot-through umbrella and a few powerful speedlight... i think equipment must be one of the factors too. I think the lighting is quite complicated in those photos perhaps using a few methods
a) multiple lighting
b) polarized light /len filter
c) differentlight source
d) then edit using software..
e0 gobo?
etc etc.

i think they are using both lighting and software to get those effects.

[CarlyRocksPhotos]

Originally Posted by ccting

On average, how many years a beginner need to learn lighting to get such kind of great lighting?

I wouldn't say there is a specific time frame- it certainly all depends on your comprehension level (just how soon you normally absorb new information) as well as how much time you have to spend with the new knowledge to reinforce it!

I was lucky. I assisted/modeled for years at the same time, and grew up in theatre- so light has been a part of my life forever it seems!

[ccting]

Originally Posted by CarlyRocksPhotos

I was lucky. I assisted/modeled for years at the same time, and grew up in theatre- so light has been a part of my life forever it seems!

I am not as lucky as you. My job is totally have no connection with photography and lights.. I only deal with 01010101010

[jdepould]

The color (cool shadows, warm mids/highlights) was definitely done in post, but the feel comes from the bright window and light colored walls.