Lights, Camera, Fitness

Welcome back! I’m excited to tell you about the tips and tricks I’ve been learning throughout the week on fitness photography. I wanted to research this because I want to start creating my cover image as well as the images within my two-page spread. When I previously researched information on magazine layouts, I found out that using a black-and-white filter for the cover image makes the magazine more dramatic and interesting. I came upon a video on lighting techniques that helps beginners (like me) create these images.

The video shows how important it is to have various lights surrounding the model in a certain position in order to create that low key lighting filter. It also offered techniques on how to set up the camera effectively to capture the subject. I further researched on Pinterest other ways to use low key lighting. For instance, in these images the lights are placed on either side or behind the subject to help understand the difference in the shots. On the left picture, the model comes out much brighter, while the model on the right has only a part of her face lit creating that black and white tone.

  

Yet, I’m still considering if this is the route I would want to take for my magazine’s cover image. Another way I could go is by using more bright lights. Because I am making a magazine that attracts the teenage girl population, it’s important to utilize some photo techniques from magazines like Seventeen and Teen Vogue. From what notice, their images are more colorful and bright. So, I want to figure out a way to make my cover image dramatic to portray that strength, while also using fun colors to appeal to the younger population. Next time I’ll show you some cool Do It Yourself photo shoot setups and professional lighting that can be done at home.


Source:

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G. L. (2011, March 29). Speedlite Tip Series, Part 3: Wireless Flash Primer. Retrieved March 18, 2017, from http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/resources/articles/2011/speedlite_tip_pt3_article.shtml

S. (2016, December 05). 3 Tips for Dramatic Fitness and Athletic Portraiture. Retrieved March 18, 2017, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7FqwPuu1Tk