I have attempted a couple of low key images and I'm thinking of taking these again because I am not really happy with them. Please share your thoughts, tips and suggestions. Thanks.
Think the first would look really great converted to B+W. When I tried out some low key stuff I found lighting from the side gave really nice effects as you then got dramatic shadows - again on the first one this could be interesting. I think the second works much better because you have some highlights in there on the glass as well as the flames - tis a cool shot
I really like your scond shot, it's lovely. I really enjoy doing low-key photography. I always find a extra light does the trick. You could use a regular lamp if you don't have studio lights. Get someone to help you hold it, move it around your subject to see what works.
I think I'm taken with low key - haven't tried it yet but am picking up hints and ideas. I just love the top photo - that touch of lilac around a candle in perfect focus!
I think they are both great - if it's not what you were thinking of, have you tried darkening it a little with processing and see if that makes it more of what you had in mind? Good on you for trying something different
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Thanks everyone for your suggestions. It's a rainy day here today so I am going to do some reading up on low key and maybe later attempt it again. I do have some studio lights but thought I would try using natural light.
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All your pictures look great, though, by the way!
Thanks everyone for your suggestions. It's a rainy day here today so I am going to do some reading up on low key and maybe later attempt it again. I do have some studio lights but thought I would try using natural light.