Norman Too

[HMetal]

A recent shot done for my portfolio. The subject is a Norman acoustic guitar made in Quebec Canada, lit with a single Alien Bees B800.

http://www.pbase.com/hmetal/image/109890664/original.jpg

[Compact Diss]

I like it, but the guitar seems to be a little lower on the left side to me. I'm also seeing the velvet on the right side where the body begins. Good concept.

[robotian]

awesome photo. Is it done without retouching by any tool? I'm always wondering whether or not I can light up only a part of subjects without light reflecting to the surrounding. How can you make a photo like this? I can't find any shadow and guess where the lights come from.

[HMetal]

it was done without retouching except for a levels tweak. The secret is the use of a snoot, from just behind and above camera center. There was also a black bounce just above the guitar to absorb stray light.

[HMetal]

Eek! I'll have to shoot this concept again and keep a closer eye on the guitar "horizon".

[Andrushka]

nice shot - the lighting is nice and simple just like the guitar, perfectly fitting!

(ps: the guitar looks pretty level to me)