for film photos i use either lightme (which has loads of options for different types of film and focal lengths) or light meter (the icon looks like an old light meter)
Indeed, I believe exposing for the shadows is a good rule, but then I break it all the time because I like silhouettes. NIce pictures. Especially the last one where I believe a bit of the plant that gives the shadows is in the picture.
Definitely the way to go for portraits. The trick I was taught was to point the light meter at the palm of my hand. I've found "My Lightmeter Pro" (Apple phones only, I think) works well when I'm using my unmetered camera or as a second opinion with a metered one.
i wrote about apps on my iphone a few months ago (i will post the link later) and the ones that i'm using are "lightme" app and "light meter" both working very well. i don't have a proper light meter, never had one, but i have my phone with me all the time. i cannot ask for more.
Nice, and I especially like the chair. I think we should expose for the thing we want to reveal. First, understand, as you do, what the choices are. From there it's all creative choice. And I like the ones you made here.
Simply perfect, perfectlight! I like the last one very much. I knew about that rule of exposing to the shadows and I have also a light meter app on my phone. I think I should make more use of it. Which one do you use?
i use both apps. if i have 2 cameras loaded with different films, i use an app for each camera. lightme app has more options for focal lenghts and film types. light meter app is simpler but has cinematic shutter speeds.
I remember when I was at college, working with film, being taught to take the exposure off the back of my hand to get the right exposure for natural light portrait photography indoors. Only as a rule of thumb...pun intended!😉 Lovely set of shadow images.😊
My favorite subject of late! Shadows.... lovely shots. Regarding the light meter, I carry an actual light meter. It's very old but works well. I don't use it all the time but it works well.
I love this series of images. I have a similar series and created a couple of chapbooks from it - Everyday Shadows. They are a great way to keep our eyes sharp.
Nice shadows!
thank you!
Great shots!!
thank you!
Love this! Which phone app are you using to meter the shadows? Thanks!
for film photos i use either lightme (which has loads of options for different types of film and focal lengths) or light meter (the icon looks like an old light meter)
Thank you!
Indeed, I believe exposing for the shadows is a good rule, but then I break it all the time because I like silhouettes. NIce pictures. Especially the last one where I believe a bit of the plant that gives the shadows is in the picture.
thank you! yes, that is my plant, it is called henry and we have weekly conversation during watering
I’m sure henry is also very happy with your weekly conversations. It’s a beautiful one.
Definitely the way to go for portraits. The trick I was taught was to point the light meter at the palm of my hand. I've found "My Lightmeter Pro" (Apple phones only, I think) works well when I'm using my unmetered camera or as a second opinion with a metered one.
i wrote about apps on my iphone a few months ago (i will post the link later) and the ones that i'm using are "lightme" app and "light meter" both working very well. i don't have a proper light meter, never had one, but i have my phone with me all the time. i cannot ask for more.
here are some apps:
https://perfectlight.substack.com/p/the-phone-as-a-photographer-help?r=2b8uel&utm_medium=ios
"Expose for the secrets, develop for the surprises!" That's how I heard someone phrase it back in the analogue/chemical days.
Nice, and I especially like the chair. I think we should expose for the thing we want to reveal. First, understand, as you do, what the choices are. From there it's all creative choice. And I like the ones you made here.
thank you!
Simply perfect, perfectlight! I like the last one very much. I knew about that rule of exposing to the shadows and I have also a light meter app on my phone. I think I should make more use of it. Which one do you use?
thank you for your kindness!
i use both apps. if i have 2 cameras loaded with different films, i use an app for each camera. lightme app has more options for focal lenghts and film types. light meter app is simpler but has cinematic shutter speeds.
Excellent, pl!
thank you!
You've shown (very well, I might add) how lighter and even softer shadows still have impact.
It doesn't always have to high contrast to be beautiful!
thank you!
The soft plants are my favourites in this group. Photographing shadows…. Nice!
thank you!
I remember when I was at college, working with film, being taught to take the exposure off the back of my hand to get the right exposure for natural light portrait photography indoors. Only as a rule of thumb...pun intended!😉 Lovely set of shadow images.😊
thank you!
It certainly works for these photos, I like their mood!
thank you!
My favorite subject of late! Shadows.... lovely shots. Regarding the light meter, I carry an actual light meter. It's very old but works well. I don't use it all the time but it works well.
thank you! whatever works for you is good .
I love this series of images. I have a similar series and created a couple of chapbooks from it - Everyday Shadows. They are a great way to keep our eyes sharp.
thank you! i agree with you