Monday, February 18, 2008

Artist: Alberto Rugolotto




















Italian Photographer Alberto Rugolotto

Once again we come back to chic. The styling in Alberto's commissioned work is top notch: beautiful girls, beautiful clothes, but more importantly, beautiful light. I love heels and beautiful women as much as the next guy but I think if there's a lesson to be learned here its one for the strobists - use more Photoshop and save up and add another light or two.

What really makes these photos pop is the combination of specular highlights, in any surface that will allow for them, and proper balancing of contrast and tone - something some people have a hard time with when considering a personal photographic style. Instead of cranking up the S curve, try adding a few more lights to separate surfaces, like the platform in the second pic up top.

Learn more about lighting on separate planes and specular highlight control.

Find Alberto Rugolotto's Portfolio


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