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Photography Trick: Invisible Black Backdrop

I had a fun little shoot using a technique I learned from this YouTube video.  It involves making use of a small aperture to create a black frame, then using a speedlite to light up the subject.  

Learn a super fast and super easy technique to add a black background into your pictures no matter where you are...indoors or out! In this short video I show you how to use your camera to create a black background in any location and your flash to light just your subject/model.

It was a fun little shoot, and the result was alright.  However, I shouldn't have done this in a hallway where the speedlite would light up the walls and hallway as well.  Great thanks to my friend MW for helping me out being my subject :)

Next time would be to use a multiple light setup to give her a rim light so her hair won't just blend in with the background as much. 

Hallway Shot - Had to stop down the sides to make it black.  Otherwise the hallway was slightly visible. 

Wall Backdrop - Tried using a narrowed beam for a little bit more moody shot.  The light got reflected due to the close proximity of the wall in the back, Also messed the focus a little bit.   

tags: Flash Photograpghy
categories: How-To, Photography
Thursday 03.27.14
Posted by Kei-Ming Kwong
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