
This a Christina modeling at my last photo shoot. For a white background overexpose the background by one stop. If you over expose too much you will get blow back on the model. However, you can use the blow back for some creative lighting like in the second image.

This blow back was done on purpose:

I registered a domain name to make it easier to find my meetup group. Check it out at www.riphotoworkshops.com
Taryn, originally uploaded by gdetonnancourt.
I don’t usually leave a light in my images but I like the effect this on produced.
I went to Bass Pro Shops last week to do some Christmas Shopping. I wasn’t expecting to have my kids pictures taken with Santa because I know the lines get really long. However, when we arrived we ran into a nice family that had been waiting for hours and just couldn’t wait any longer so they gave me there ticket. What Luck! We got right in.
Since this blog is about photography let look at how they did. The background setting is very nice the Santa was of very good quality. However, the lighting was very simple and flat because they used one light near the camera position. Even though the lighting could have been better, you can’t beat it, when you consider the price was free. All in all I give them a big thumbs up. I love this shot.
Anya is 8, Ava is 6 and Alyssa is 4.
Happy Holidays Everyone!