Lighting Suggestions for photographing on Computer painted backgrounds

z When using the Pictorial Portrait backgrounds I

strongly recommend that you allow more space around
the top & side of the subject as it gives the portrait a
more painterly feel and the subject less crowded.
Your base crop lines should remain the same
z You will find an increase in sales if you provide your
clients with horizontal portraits as well as vertical
portraits... Horizontal portraits should also not be
crowded... Give the subject a little more space at the
top & side of the subject.
z Expressions and facial views are important and set
the mood of the portrait... Try for soft smiles with
the mouth open and soft smiles with the mouth
closed... AVOID SMIRKS. Avoid direct front facial
views... Have the subject’s nose pointed to the left or
right of camera
z TEST and print out some images before you start
client photography... If you are not pleased with your
test results and need assistance call your Denny
Consultant or email me at babey@comcast.net • Please
enclose several images
z I also recommend if you are printing from digital files
that you use a dark oval vignette set to 15%-20%
z Never place a light directly on the background, Just
let the main & Fill light spill over on the background.
Also.... Make sure your hair light with a grid & #99
Rosco gel never spills light on the background...

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For Complete information see page 104 & 105 in the 2005 Denny Catalogue

z 10’ wide X 18’ Long

z Most Versatile... Great for groups, adults, children photographed
Close-up to full length
z 8” wide by 16’ Long
z Almost the same as the 10’wide except you are more limited on group
size
z 7’ wide X 14’ Long
z Good for elementary through adult including some standing full length
and seated horizontal poses

z 6’ wide by 12’ long

z Great for Preschool and elementary grades and three-quarter posed
seated adults
Note: Great backgrounds are an investment... Adding the floor area
increases posing possibilities and maximizes your investment...
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