Ralph

Today I could experiment a bit with my PS approach for the male models.
Thanks to Ralph because he needed new shots
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I really like these shots. The only thing I'm not keen on is, the catchlights in the first two shots are really big, taking up most of the iris. Having said that, I aspire to taking such great shots!

What lighting did you use? One large softbox 45 degrees to your right?

One large octo Elinchrom.
One small softbox from the sideback.
One small softbox for hairlight.
And with the last one a beautydish.

it is really nice shoots

I liked the third one

Wow, well I have a lot to learn about studio lighting, but I do know I really like the balance of light!

holy crap!

if i wasent married......

nice shots

great shots!!!

like the lightening

Wow, I actually stopeed because I was amazed at what I saw (being the 1st image) and the quality of it. They are excellent, a big well done!

I like all about the images ... except the catch lights. Lighting control is not just about ratio, strength, and pattern. It's also about direction, placement & size of catch lights. Try adding barn doors to your softboxes or try a gobo to control the light hitting the eyes.

these are nice of course but his hair is driving me crazy!

The last photo is the best, I'd just retouch a little bit the darkness on the left cheekbone, the rest it's fine. regards

Wow! As always, I am impressed!!!

very nice, let me ask you, Did you use a special effect? I like it! How do you do it?

Postprocessing in these cases are a little bit of my secret
But they involve contrast masks and some sharpening.

very well done!!