MOM! Can I Go Out And Play?
After reading John Hooton’s article lighting the head shot I decided to get back to some very basic lighting. One light, one shot, one killer image.
This was shot using window light 10 feet away.
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Exposure Time = 4 sec
F Number = 16
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 100
Focal Length = 105 mm
Nikon D200
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Sharon Hammond
Ah the old window light technique. Nice work on Ted
Von McKnelly replied
Word of advise…don’t try this at night!!
Marion Cullen
Oh, very clever. Had me totally fooled…not that that’s all that hard to do. lol
Von McKnelly replied
Oh really? (takes notes) lol
Thanks Marion!
midzing
great technique Von,,, love how big ted has dressed for the ocassion,,, well done
Von McKnelly replied
Amazing what one can do with a dirty plate of glass and a spray bottle, no?
Thanks Wendy! :-}}
syd baker
Very jolly, this, I’ve designed quite a few plush bears, the colors are perfect. First Comment Dance:
Von McKnelly replied
Shake your booty
I know you remember doing this one on those late nights at the disco!
syd baker
OK, second comment shuffle…
Shelly Hiebert
Great read from John eh Von?! Love what you have done with this, and a killer shot indeed. Seeing John’s journal and work like this from you is inspiriing to me! Sometimes all the lighting ‘stuff’ intimidates me! Love it and thanks for sharing :)
Von McKnelly replied
I know what you mean. John’s article woke me up a tad and I’m damn glad it did.
Control the light grasshopper! :-}}
Brad Sumner GLP
Cool photo, Von! But, what happened to “Hand Job”?
Von McKnelly replied
Hand job shall return Brad…(they always do)
Thanks dude!
Got cool on us all of a sudden didn’t it? I love it!!
Kiona Graley
Why is it so grany??
Von McKnelly replied
Hi Kiona, it’s the dirty window and sprayed with water effect that gives it the grainy look.
cherylc1
Absolutely gorgeous!! thanks for showing how you did this!!
Von McKnelly replied
I’m surprised to find that some images that look like a lighting nightmare are really ever so simple.
Thanks Cheryl!!
tuffcookie
Awww hi teddy!!! this is adorable v! you know you should really clean your windows but then again if you get this ahh i say leave em dirty hee hee
Von McKnelly replied
I figured it’ll rain sooner or later and clean them. lol
tuffcookie
little star asks if she could pretty please have the tennis ball?? woof woof :)
Von McKnelly replied
Sure star can have the tennis ball…WOOF!
Jacqueline Baker
oh it’s just so good Von so cute and oldie worldie feeling….....this would work well with a nude too :0)
Von McKnelly replied
Are you hinting at something here Jacqueline?? (nudge nudge)
SandraRos
YOU ARE MY HERO !!! Thank you, thank you for this one !! Brilliant and awesome capture, so artistic and well thought out !!
Von McKnelly replied
I love being your hero Sandra, it makes my day…thank you! Big smile!
Heather Rivet...
well done love the effect of the rain and the one light works well.
Von McKnelly replied
I kept this one so simple. All effects in camera and very little work done in PS. If I keep doing this I’‘l spend more time shooting and less on my butt. lol
DebraLee Wiseberg
One question…did you have to sleep with Teddy to get this shot? Nice work mister.
Debra
Von McKnelly replied
You know damn well I’d never say with whom I’ve slept with to get the shot. lol
Kevin Bergen
You’re so creative, Von! Love the result!
Von McKnelly replied
keeping a spry bottle on hand comes in handy Kevin…thanks!
jewelskings
Well done Sir Von!
Von McKnelly replied
I’m still playing with teddy bears and toys…not much has changed for me since I was a kid. Thanks!! :-}}
micklyn
This is so cool! should be in the tutorials group or something. Love it.
Von McKnelly replied
Thanks Micklyn, I’ll look into a that and see if I can post it in a tutorials group.
Taschja Hattingh
Great effect! Forget textures this is the way to go!!!!!
Von McKnelly replied
You’ve hit the nail on the head Taschja. Who needs textures when one can do everything in camera. Thanks!
Kiona Graley
That is really cool!!! : )
Von McKnelly replied
Thanks Kiona!
Lois Bryan
Von you are genius!!! And even better than that, you are generous genius!!!!! Thank you once again for your advice and tips. Lighting is something I really need to move into myself. I’ve visited John’s article and have printed it out … it will become part of my bible, lol!!!!! Thank you again … darling, darling, darling image!!!!!!! (I sooooo remember those days, by the way!!!!)
Von McKnelly replied
One never stops learning to control the light Lois. It’s like taking baby steps at first then one day you realize your running.
John’s article woke me up a little reminding me to K I S S.
(keep it simple stupid) lol
Thanks Lois for this great comment. Hugs!
Andy Mueller
You rock! Fantastic results from a simple and effective setup! Good job, Von!
Von McKnelly replied
What is it with the photo gods Andy? One day I shoot a teddy and everything goes according to plan and the very next day it all goes to shit. I couldn’t get the light right yesterday for all the virgins in New York…sad is me.
Singed,
Frustrated in Missouri.
John Hooton
A great set up and proof of the pudding. You have emphasised a very important point – the light does not have to be artificial, daylight from a window is a great light source and was used by the old masters for centuries.
Von McKnelly replied
After reading your article I could not think of anything else but the masters of yesteryear painting with a single light source. I make frequent visits to the art museum and pay close attention to the use of light in the artwork…I think to myself “I can do that!”
Thanks again John for your insightful article.
cdwork
Awesome image- thanks for posting how it was done – appreciated
Von McKnelly replied
It is my pleasure to share this simple lighting setup…your very welcome and thank you! :-}}
ifreedman
Just give us the facts, the bare facts, don’t spray us with illusions…
Von McKnelly replied
Hahahaha! The brilliant comment of the day award goes to you my friend!!
tuffcookie
lol why work when sooner or later mother nature will do it for you:) lol
tuffcookie
Star says ” WOOF WOOF” ( Happily wags tail and waits for it to be tossed) lol
Von McKnelly replied
It’s going to be awhile…I last saw the ball bouncing down interstate 70!
Bunny Clarke
Very cool capture and imagery. I like your idea. :o)
Von McKnelly replied
Thanks Bunny…I thought when it was raining the other day I wanted to go out and play. It reminded me of when I was a young boy on rainy days.
tuffcookie
Ok I FINALLY had time to sit and read the journal! :) gave me some interesting ideas and made me go Hmmmm! lol Now since I’ve been on my butt most of the day editing i better get off it and actually DO something lol huggles
tuffcookie
well drat now you did it!! My mind is just a whirling!!!! I’ll probably be up all night thinking lol. Oh well at least i can go play in the studio even if its 3 am lol
Nancy Vice
nice work Von, and a great teaching of such a simple thing :)
Von McKnelly replied
Sometimes simple is the only way to go! Except for wine and good food.
Thanks Nancy!
Wendi Donaldson
VERY clever!!! really effective….love it.
Von McKnelly replied
I’ve spent all this money on lighting equipment and all I really needed was more sunlight. LOL
Thanks Wendi!
Novice
lovely work… it reminds me of a wet windy day when the only thing that will cheer is your teddy bear..ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Von McKnelly replied
If you talk to your teddy he’ll talk back to you on those wet and windy days…who do you think gave me this idea? LOL
Thanks!!
Novice
I have loads of teddies and that is why I am always happy
Lucindawind
aww this is adorable ! fantastic composition
tuffcookie
lol ok why are you tossing your balls down interstate 70? thats seems a tad dangerous ? :-}
tuffcookie
Hee hee i have an idea that involves water balloons… wanna help?
Jamaboop
Poor little guy…
I do love the effect on this. You come up with such creative ideas!!
Renee Dawson
Your set-ups and creative mind are so inspiring Von. Great work!
Malcolm Chant
It has turned out a great capture Love it.
Malcolm
Mary Campbell
Nice shot, teaching the new guys old tricks.. Thanks.
funkyfacestudio
Poor teddy….............beautifully done Von !
Gabby87
OMG…............................ SO so so very cute and lovely looking too..
And nice work too!!!!!!
=D
BAD-HARVEST
i likte to use available light when ever i can….gives a warmth….love this babe
karen
Tainia Finlay
Beautiful Von love your results and thanks for sharing the know-how!
AngelArtiste
I love teddy bears!
Sylvia Gonzales
Congratulations on your feature!! Very Very well deserved!!
Alejandra Quero
Amazing work!