By Candle Light.... by andycoleborn

By Candle Light....

My Dad gave me some photography magazines yesterday and whilst flicking through them, I came across a photo which I thought I'd try today.

Sangeeta loves candles so I asked if she'd pose for me this evening... this is in fact, my first set up shoot on this project with a real live person!. I've obviously used numerous objects, flora and fauna but never before set up a photo with someone...

I took quite a few photos, changing the ISO and shutter speed and whilst I'm pleased with how it went, I wish this photo was more crisp - although enlarged on here with the black background, it looks fairly good (even if I say so myself :-)....).

Having returned home, I've checked the article and the photographer used many more candles, a higher f-number, a 1/4 second exposure and tripod... Well, you live and learn and it's all good experience.

Despite maybe not being the best, I'm pleased how this turned out and equally as importantly, so is Sangeeta..
I love the way you composed the shot. The light glowing up on your models face is just gorgeous :) well done
January 16th, 2011  
It is great that you are stretching yourself. I think it is lovely. A little more light on the face and you are golden!
January 16th, 2011  
I want to try some candle lit shots now! I think the execution was good, I looked at it on the enlarged screen and it looks "crisp" to me. Nice shot.
January 16th, 2011  
Nice ambience!
January 16th, 2011  
Yeah! Very successful, has a lovely glow to it.
January 16th, 2011  
woooow this is adorable
i absolutely love it
January 16th, 2011  
Lovely romantic feel. A great glow indeed.
January 16th, 2011  
Beautiful. I like the glow on her face.
January 16th, 2011  
nice natural lighting. PS: Forest 2 - 1 Portsmouth
January 16th, 2011  
Great capture of the candles and I like how you can barely see her face!
January 17th, 2011  
That's really pretty... I will have to play with this type of shot and see if I can learn a little sumpin' sumpin' new. :)
January 17th, 2011  
this is very cool!
January 17th, 2011  
This has a lovely feel to it!
January 17th, 2011  
like this shot allot Andy
January 17th, 2011  
beautiful!
January 17th, 2011  
nicely captured, andy....
January 17th, 2011  
Beautiful Andy! A lovely lady looking even more gorgeous. I'd be delighted with this, as photographer or model. It's great to try something new and get a pleasing result.
January 17th, 2011  
great picture ...
January 17th, 2011  
Lovely romantic photo! I'll have to give this a try myself!
January 17th, 2011  
I love low light, this picture is gorgeous!
January 17th, 2011  
Great shot, good for you for trying something new!
January 17th, 2011  
thanks everyone....
@vikdaddy Hmmm... the least said about that, the better....
January 17th, 2011  
Great shot, I'll try that some time, too :)
January 17th, 2011  
beautiful comp, use of light and idea
January 20th, 2011  
Wonderful result and lovely that the object of your love is the one lit by candlelight.
January 21st, 2011  
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