Comments on: Beauty Shoot for “Citizen K” Magazine “How Did I Do it?” http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2009/12/04/beauty-shoot-for-citizen-k-magazine-asked-how-did-i-do-it/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beauty-shoot-for-citizen-k-magazine-asked-how-did-i-do-it benjamin kanarek blog is fashion, is photography, is music, is creativity, is... Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:29:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Tweets that mention Benjamin Kanarek Blog » Beauty Shoot for “Citizen K” Magazine “How Did I Do It?” -- Topsy.com http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2009/12/04/beauty-shoot-for-citizen-k-magazine-asked-how-did-i-do-it/comment-page-1/#comment-1857 Tweets that mention Benjamin Kanarek Blog » Beauty Shoot for “Citizen K” Magazine “How Did I Do It?” -- Topsy.com Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09:33:11 +0000 http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/?p=2667#comment-1857 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by L.J. Hill, benjaminkanarekblog, benjaminkanarekblog, frederique renaut, frederique renaut and others. frederique renaut said: Response to citien k beauty shoot. http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2009/12/04/beauty-shoot-for-citizen-k-magazine-asked-how-did-i-do-it/ [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by L.J. Hill, benjaminkanarekblog, benjaminkanarekblog, frederique renaut, frederique renaut and others. frederique renaut said: Response to citien k beauty shoot. http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2009/12/04/beauty-shoot-for-citizen-k-magazine-asked-how-did-i-do-it/ [...]

]]> By: Benjamin Kanarek http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2009/12/04/beauty-shoot-for-citizen-k-magazine-asked-how-did-i-do-it/comment-page-1/#comment-850 Benjamin Kanarek Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:25:58 +0000 http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/?p=2667#comment-850 <b>@</b>: <blockquote></blockquote> No. That hard line around the shoulders was accomplished using a slow shutter speed of around 1/4 to 1/8th of a second. Actually the model is at least 2.5 meters in front of the backdrop. Using blue gels, as it has an effect on the conversion to B&W. @:

No. That hard line around the shoulders was accomplished using a slow shutter speed of around 1/4 to 1/8th of a second. Actually the model is at least 2.5 meters in front of the backdrop. Using blue gels, as it has an effect on the conversion to B&W.

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]]> By: Jens Langen http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2009/12/04/beauty-shoot-for-citizen-k-magazine-asked-how-did-i-do-it/comment-page-1/#comment-848 Jens Langen Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:46:55 +0000 http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/?p=2667#comment-848 I just have to ask... Did the lower fill light create that tight dark shadow above her shoulders? If so then the background must have been really close and I'm wondering how your background lights managed to reach the background. And why the blue gels? Did this help achieve your B&W effect, or did you want it to be a blue colour shot that you later converted to B&W? Questions, questions.... But I have to say the photos are inspiring! I just have to ask…
Did the lower fill light create that tight dark shadow above her shoulders?
If so then the background must have been really close and I’m wondering how
your background lights managed to reach the background. And why the blue gels? Did this help achieve your B&W effect, or did you want it to be a blue colour shot that you later converted to B&W?
Questions, questions….
But I have to say the photos are inspiring!

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]]> By: Benjamin Kanarek http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2009/12/04/beauty-shoot-for-citizen-k-magazine-asked-how-did-i-do-it/comment-page-1/#comment-793 Benjamin Kanarek Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:09:56 +0000 http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/?p=2667#comment-793 <b>@</b>: <blockquote></blockquote> A well deserved compliment none the less. :-) @:

A well deserved compliment none the less. :-)

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]]> By: Leo Vicari http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2009/12/04/beauty-shoot-for-citizen-k-magazine-asked-how-did-i-do-it/comment-page-1/#comment-792 Leo Vicari Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:02:54 +0000 http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/?p=2667#comment-792 Ben Thx for compliment. I am trying to update it. Hopefully soon! Ben

Thx for compliment. I am trying to update it. Hopefully soon!

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]]> By: jon http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2009/12/04/beauty-shoot-for-citizen-k-magazine-asked-how-did-i-do-it/comment-page-1/#comment-774 jon Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:25:50 +0000 http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/?p=2667#comment-774 my two cents: - ringlight high, centered with the camera axis, the ringlight was slighlty front the girl vertical axis and aimed more at hair -reflector down to reflect some light on the eyes and torso - two sided light with reflector, maybe gridded? - the light in the background come from reflector and ringlight. my two cents:

- ringlight high, centered with the camera axis, the ringlight was slighlty front the girl vertical axis and aimed more at hair
-reflector down to reflect some light on the eyes and torso
- two sided light with reflector, maybe gridded?
- the light in the background come from reflector and ringlight.

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]]> By: Daniel http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2009/12/04/beauty-shoot-for-citizen-k-magazine-asked-how-did-i-do-it/comment-page-1/#comment-770 Daniel Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:16:19 +0000 http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/?p=2667#comment-770 Beyond the BD above camera, reflector below, and 2 rim lights behind, I wonder whether you have not also dragged the shutter a little bit to create the black hedge around the shoulders? Beyond the BD above camera, reflector below, and 2 rim lights behind, I wonder whether you have not also dragged the shutter a little bit to create the black hedge around the shoulders?

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]]> By: roentarre http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2009/12/04/beauty-shoot-for-citizen-k-magazine-asked-how-did-i-do-it/comment-page-1/#comment-760 roentarre Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:44:44 +0000 http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/?p=2667#comment-760 Seriously good here and your blog is now looking so fabulous! I have been inactive for some months. Reading your blog really broadens my perspective and knowledge base Seriously good here and your blog is now looking so fabulous! I have been inactive for some months. Reading your blog really broadens my perspective and knowledge base

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]]> By: joe http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2009/12/04/beauty-shoot-for-citizen-k-magazine-asked-how-did-i-do-it/comment-page-1/#comment-752 joe Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:27:24 +0000 http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/?p=2667#comment-752 I think you washed her hair and left it slightly wet and then used a defuser on your flash I think you washed her hair and left it slightly wet and then used a defuser on your flash

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]]> By: Patrick Fatigati http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2009/12/04/beauty-shoot-for-citizen-k-magazine-asked-how-did-i-do-it/comment-page-1/#comment-749 Patrick Fatigati Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:08:25 +0000 http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/?p=2667#comment-749 I'll give it a try. It seems you used three lights to light her face. 1- Main light: The ''raccoon eyes'', along with the shadows under her nose and neck indicate that your the light was located high above her head, angled about 45 degrees, aligned with the camera axis. The specular highlights on her hair indicate the light quality was soft, and that the modifier was of good relative size, so perhaps a large softbox? 2- Rim lights: The highlights on both sides of her face tell me you used one light on each side, angled at about 90degrees to the model's face. Perhaps they were gridded, to keep the light from going on her shoulders? As for the background, it looks like it could have been lit by the main light. If I could see her eyes better, I could definitely tell you what main light you used ;) Looking forward to knowing what the real setup was. Very fine work btw! I’ll give it a try. It seems you used three lights to light her face.

1- Main light: The ”raccoon eyes”, along with the shadows under her nose and neck indicate that your the light was located high above her head, angled about 45 degrees, aligned with the camera axis. The specular highlights on her hair indicate the light quality was soft, and that the modifier was of good relative size, so perhaps a large softbox?

2- Rim lights: The highlights on both sides of her face tell me you used one light on each side, angled at about 90degrees to the model’s face. Perhaps they were gridded, to keep the light from going on her shoulders?

As for the background, it looks like it could have been lit by the main light.

If I could see her eyes better, I could definitely tell you what main light you used ;) Looking forward to knowing what the real setup was.

Very fine work btw!

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]]> By: Marq Amaro http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2009/12/04/beauty-shoot-for-citizen-k-magazine-asked-how-did-i-do-it/comment-page-1/#comment-748 Marq Amaro Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:08:21 +0000 http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/?p=2667#comment-748 - Beauty Dish, Small Octa or perhaps a softbox (w/ grid) above model for Butterfly lighting - Two lights w/ Tight Grids on the models flanks slightly feathered to provide the side lighting. - Beauty Dish, Small Octa or perhaps a softbox (w/ grid) above model for Butterfly lighting
- Two lights w/ Tight Grids on the models flanks slightly feathered to provide the side lighting.

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]]> By: Craig Blank http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2009/12/04/beauty-shoot-for-citizen-k-magazine-asked-how-did-i-do-it/comment-page-1/#comment-747 Craig Blank Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:52:25 +0000 http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/?p=2667#comment-747 Outstanding work by you and your team (as always)! I think the rest of the crew hit the nail on the head as far as lighting. Love & Bass Outstanding work by you and your team (as always)! I think the rest of the crew hit the nail on the head as far as lighting.

Love & Bass

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]]> By: Erez Avraham http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2009/12/04/beauty-shoot-for-citizen-k-magazine-asked-how-did-i-do-it/comment-page-1/#comment-746 Erez Avraham Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:32:20 +0000 http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/?p=2667#comment-746 love this look, i think its a BD above, reflector and 2 lights on the sides. maybe even a hair light love this look, i think its a BD above, reflector and 2 lights on the sides. maybe even a hair light

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]]> By: David http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2009/12/04/beauty-shoot-for-citizen-k-magazine-asked-how-did-i-do-it/comment-page-1/#comment-744 David Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:05:15 +0000 http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/?p=2667#comment-744 5 lights. 2 hairs lights, one on either side of the model above and to the rear. 2 rim lights, about even with the neck and to the rear and sides of the model. 1 large light overhead the model, perhaps a beauty dish or medium softbox. a fill card below to open up the shadows. 5 lights.

2 hairs lights, one on either side of the model above and to the rear.

2 rim lights, about even with the neck and to the rear and sides of the model.

1 large light overhead the model, perhaps a beauty dish or medium softbox.

a fill card below to open up the shadows.

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]]> By: Benjamin Kanarek http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2009/12/04/beauty-shoot-for-citizen-k-magazine-asked-how-did-i-do-it/comment-page-1/#comment-743 Benjamin Kanarek Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:47:53 +0000 http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/?p=2667#comment-743 <b>@</b>: <blockquote></blockquote> Leo, I just had a look at your website and all I can say is, Bravo! I am truly impressed... @:

Leo, I just had a look at your website and all I can say is, Bravo! I am truly impressed…

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]]> By: Leo Vicari http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2009/12/04/beauty-shoot-for-citizen-k-magazine-asked-how-did-i-do-it/comment-page-1/#comment-742 Leo Vicari Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:41:43 +0000 http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/?p=2667#comment-742 I'm guessing 1 beauty dish or ringlight from above and slightly behind the model with a reflector to bounce light back onto her torso 1 snootted strobe on either side from behind and approx 45 degree pointed towards her for the side hilites. Maybe some post work to bring the eyes back a little. I’m guessing

1 beauty dish or ringlight from above and slightly behind the model with a reflector to bounce light back onto her torso
1 snootted strobe on either side from behind and approx 45 degree pointed towards her for the side hilites.

Maybe some post work to bring the eyes back a little.

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]]> By: Maxime Stange http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/2009/12/04/beauty-shoot-for-citizen-k-magazine-asked-how-did-i-do-it/comment-page-1/#comment-741 Maxime Stange Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:14:00 +0000 http://www.benjaminkanarekblog.com/?p=2667#comment-741 First : those shots rocks. Second : Besides an awesome team, like amazing an amazing stylist and awesome make-up artist, I'm thinking of : For the lightning : - Front beauty dish (slightly in the top of the model, so you can loose the catchlight in the eye) - A white reflector under the model - 2 strong backlights faced to the model for her cheek/neck. I'm thinking bowls without grid ? First : those shots rocks.

Second : Besides an awesome team, like amazing an amazing stylist and awesome make-up artist, I’m thinking of :

For the lightning :
- Front beauty dish (slightly in the top of the model, so you can loose the catchlight in the eye)
- A white reflector under the model
- 2 strong backlights faced to the model for her cheek/neck. I’m thinking bowls without grid ?

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