Turning a drab portrait into an epic portrait.
Capturing an epic portrait is not as difficult as you may think. It takes three simple steps to get a spectacular shot. Some photographers, such as Meghan Nelson have displayed how simplistic it is to turn a drab photo into an epic one. You start off by taking a portrait of your subject, but with the settings to have the face well exposed, and the background overexposed. Next, you take a shot with the subject underexposed, but the perfect exposure for the background. Lastly, with the same settings used for the underexposed photo, take the same photo, but with a speedlight.
Overexposed
My shutter speed was at 1/1250, with an aperture of f/1.8 and ISO 100.
Underexposed
My shutter speed was at 1/500, with an aperture of f/10 and ISO 100.
Epic
Just as the prior image, my shutter speed was at 1/500, with an aperture of f/10 and ISO 100.
I edited the final photo a bit in Photoshop and Luminar 4 to bring out the colors and soften her skin.
Overall, this is a fairly simple project that anyone can try out. Next time you’re out taking portraits, try to capture your own epic portrait.
Oh. My. Goodness! That epic portrait is gorgeous! If you have a min, I’d love some feedback on my attempt at an epic portrait: https://jasminepeery.com/epic-portrait-with-dramatic-lighting/
Here’s another blog to check out: https://westleymata.com/portraits-in-idaho/
Here’s a post on some creative takes on portraits: https://phlearn.com/magazine/10-outside-the-box-techniques-to-make-everyday-photos-epic/
I love how you showed the process of this and the settings you used. It is amazing! If you have a min, I’d love for you to check out my epic portrait:
https://kylabingham.com/393-2/
Here’s another blog to check out: https://laphotoanddesign.com/epic-portrait/
Here’s a post on some creative takes on portraits: https://phlearn.com/magazine/10-outside-the-box-techniques-to-make-everyday-photos-epic/
Juleen, this is is extraordinary!! I love it so much. I really like your lighting placement.
I made if a post on epic portraits as well if you’d like to read that:
https://lashayandlight.com/the-power-of-portrait-lighting/
Check out Westley’s post as well: https://westleymata.com/epic-photography/
It reminds me of Corri’s work: https://epicedgephotography.com/
I love that you give your exact settings so others can try to recreate such epic portraits! Your portrait turned out amazing!
Check out my epic portrait: https://sammarz.com/epic-portraits/
You should also check out this blog about epic portraits: https://kylabingham.com/393-2/
Heres another post about taking the perfect: https://phlearn.com/magazine/10-outside-the-box-techniques-to-make-everyday-photos-epic/
Love your work!