Hammering out a great shot with Harley Quinn
Cosplay themes are always fun
Today we had a real movie star in our studio!
Felisa as Harley Quinn, complete with a big hammer, because Harley likes to smash things.
But how to create an image as if she is standing outside with a structured wall and adding some nice contrast?
When you want a more filmic look instead of a great portrait, other things are important in the shoot compared to a portrait.
It’s about the whole mood and atmosphere of the image.
In this setup I’m creating a mix between a photo and a movie scene by using some more top down lighting and of course lighting effects from a strobe from the back.
Of course, it helps if you have a great background like the Urban Arrow, graffiti from Click Backdrops.
In this video, you’ll see how the scene is lit, with a gridded softbox from the front and a blue accent light from the back for some extra lens flare.
Why blue?
Check the video.
You’ll see some behind-the-scenes scenes and the results.
But first the results.
And one without special effects, for the contrast 😀
