Headshots for an audition

[phaither]

i'd love some input on how the lighting looks in each of these shots. any other thoughts are welcomed as well.
thanks,
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[zona5101]

You're underexposed in the first shot. better in the second. Might want to move the light a little more towards the front as it appears you didn't get a catchlight. Also the way the light comes across the face you pick up the edges of herlower jaw on the shadow side...not that that is bad per se but usually/typically you want to get that on the cheekbone. A typical rembrant light would have the shadow side cheekbone lit in an inverse triange.

pretty girl - keep at it!

[phaither]

thanks bruce
the first shot was taken in natural light with reflector, but it wasn't enough so we moved into the studio. i used an AB 400 with umbrella reflector for the 2nd shot. i had it off to a 45 degree angle, but perhaps i should have moved it closer to front, like you suggested. i will be sure to try that next time. there are a few other shots that are not edited yet that may have better lighting. i'll try to share when they're ready.

what exactly is a rembrandt light?
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[lputman]

I will let this one go; however, please make certain to follow the Critique Forum Rules