Hello to all my friends in the black and white community! This is Manti, and I'm back with another photoshoot and another blog post. Today's photography session involved four distinct male models, each with unique facial features – one with a mustache and long hair, another with just a goatee, one wearing glasses, and the last with a clean-shaven face. This photoshoot took place over several days and across four different settings, both indoors and outdoors, utilizing various lighting conditions, including natural daylight and a combination of studio lights. First off, let's discuss the first photo. The light color chosen for the model's attire gave his style a slightly different edge, as, contrary to many styles, he wore a black shirt with a light-colored suit. I asked him to move towards the camera while turning slightly towards the light I had positioned on the other side, with his hand in his pocket and a subtle smile on his face. Shooting with an aperture of f/2.8 allowed for a better depth of field in terms of exposure and the overall image, resulting in a much better final product
The next set of photos was taken inside the studio, in the darkest setup I have, decorated with colored paper, a lampshade, a mirror, and a console table. The model wore a black vest and a white shirt with the sleeves slightly rolled up. Rolling up the sleeves helped to better showcase the accessory, which was a watch on his wrist, and his gaze was directed towards the light source while he held the edge of his vest with his hand. The unevenness of his shoulders, with the shoulder he was leaning on slightly lower, made him appear more elegant and looks much better in the photo—this is a good tip I suggest to most people who appear in front of my camera. Next, we worked with the model who wore glasses. Reflections on glasses can be very bothersome, so it's crucial to position the light source precisely. Interference from light reflecting on the face, especially without a polarizing filter on the lens, can be very annoying and a significant problem, requiring hours of editing work in software like Photoshop. Therefore, I decided to use the windows, as the sunlight directly shining through the window onto my model created a reflection that was much more acceptable and beautiful due to the natural light
Pay attention to the model's sitting posture on the chair: his legs are crossed, and his arms are apart. The model is not leaning back and maintains a slight distance from the chair's backrest, which makes him appear more graceful in the photo, and his gaze follows the street and the view outside the window. I placed a reflector behind him to slightly reduce the intensity of the shadows on his front
And finally, the fourth photo is a direct, front-facing shot towards the camera. Our male model is a groom holding his bouquet, ready to go and see his bride and present her with these flowers. His attire consists of a white shirt, a light-colored suit jacket, and dark trousers, which could also be a great outfit for a party. Thank you, dear companions, for being with me. I tried to make this post different by using multiple models. I appreciate your companionship until the end of this post. Until our next meeting, farewell.
Photography by @menati
Camera sony a7 iii lens 24-70 f 2.8
