Back Light
Drawing inspiration from baby photos created by photographer Anne Geddes, I tried using many different kinds of props. The baby was a perfect model and it was amazing to get this opportunity. Using a sheer curtain as a copy of the babies prenatal home and a backlight to illuminate and cast a dramatic shadow of the subject gave me a strong feeling. When I processed this film, this photo really stood out. It had many elements that we have been talking about the past weeks, but it also just felt right. The whole experience of this shoot was very emotional. The newborn can be seen through the sheer material and the back lighting casts a dramatic shadow that follows the contours and shapes of the infant. The shadow creates contrast, curves, and interest. The lines from the curtain and the lines created from the shadow of the porch railing, create beautiful lines that bring your eye to the center of the photo, where the baby is. The baby is held in a beautiful curve that one’s eye can follow and this gives the photo more visual appeal. I chose a high key and low fill light to create this photo. The backlight was an important tool to give this photo such a strong feel.
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