[Leica] explain Avedon light

[faneuil at gmail.com (Eric Korenman)]

thanks - I have seen shots of him shooting that project.

My curiosity is more about his studio light.
It seems to have directionality and softness simultaneously.
I have wondered if 'his look' is more in the printing.

Eric


On 12/5/06, leo wesson <lwwesson@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> eric
>
> well, if you are talking about the american west project, it was pretty
> much
> natural light, open shade with reflectors.  friend of mine used to work
> for
> him and said that he was a perfectionist with the printing.
>
> http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/news/press/2003/intheamericanwest.html
>
> this book by laura wilson is a good one to look at if you are interested
> in
> that particular project.
>
> leo
>
>
> On 12/5/06, Eric Korenman <faneuil@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Ok - I admit it. I love Avedon's portraits.
> > I got the high key background thing.. but what is it about his light?
> > Can anyone explain his lighting techniques?
> >
> > Please no "Avedon is crap" responses!
> >
> > Eric
> >
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