Tips for Photographing elderly

Re: Tips for Photographing elderly


i would definitely use a filter for all shots.

tiffen even shows an older gentlemen as one of their examples of a before and after and in the after his wrinkles etc. are definitely dimminished.

i've had problems in the past when people see the footage, they definitely never look as good as they think they do no matter the age!

matthew
 
Re: Tips for Photographing elderly

After reviewing all these tips I asked my 70+ yr old mother to sit for me. If I could please her I knew this would work.
I began by asking her to wear no makeup.
Next I set up an Arri 750 watt light with soft box at a 1 oclock position and another light of 350 watts at 11 with a diffuser. I was trying to get rid of any shadows created on the cheeks. The lights were positioned near the camera and a little higher than the head. John Alton's book was very helpful.

Next I used the f4 position to set new camera settings. I set the Master Ped at 0. That helped reduce any hard shadows left. I increased the Color Level to +2. Then turned on the skin detail. It was as though I air brushed the picture.
Then I had her put on makeup. It was a miracle.
She was pleased with her image.

Thanks again for all you help. Thursday I shoot a family documentary and I know it will bless many.
 
Re: Tips for Photographing elderly

Both Chroma level and chroma phase at +4, +4 can make the skin look a little pinkish and younger. some people like it.
 
Re: Tips for Photographing elderly

After trying a shoot with the setting warmed up using Chroma Level I went on another shoot and left the setting warm and then white balanced. Did I negate the effect?
 
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