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I receive many questions on how to set up studio lighting but there is one setup that can out quality them all. The single light setup mimics the window portraits used by the oil painting masters of fame. Granted, the classic artists painted with their eyes, adjusting glaring highlights and deep obscure shadows to fit the range of oils used on their canvases.

A single portrait light must be at least three feet wide and tall in order to have the light wrap around the skin for a flattering look as well as to supply visible modeling to the features of the face. Obversely, a source of light that is too wide will erase any benefit from shadows and modeling. The soft box is an ideal source of portrait light because the direction of light rays emanate from all points on the surface of the diffuser equally. Skin lit by this light appears smooth, yet filled with detail.

In order to balance the single light with the correct amount of fill light, the walls should be painted a warm white. If there is a built in gobo or dark shade around the light, I recommend that it be removed so that the diffused light can reach the walls and ceiling with enough power. The ratio of main light to fill light can be adjusted by pulling the light back from the subject for more fill or moving it in closer for more modeling and a higher ratio. A soft ratio of two to one is beneficial for baby photography, high key portraits and flattering portraits of older people. A more normal ratio of three to one serves the average person well with good modeling and open shadows. People with handsome features often can take advantage of a four to one ration for a strongly modeled effect that makes a powerful photographic statement.

One tool that compliments the single light setup is the Hasselblad Softar I portrait filter. It's dozen or so tiny surface lenses spread the highlights without affecting adversely the contrast. This smoothes the skin, emphasizes the highlights in the hair and gives life to the eyes. When all the factors come together, you will discover a new beauty in your portraiture.

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Special Touches For Your Wedding Photography

Your special day may be a year off or just around the corner, but you need to start thinking about your wedding photography as soon as possible.  There is more to wedding pictures than posing against the altar on your wedding day, and planning ahead will make your experience better.

Use your Environment for Great Shots

You don't have to limit yourself to taking pictures only on your wedding day.  Schedule a day with your photographer and head out to some of the best Arizona wedding sites for pictures.  The Grand Canyon is a wonderful place to pose and take some shots.  The rich colors of the rocks set against a white dress and tuxedo make for beautiful additions to your album.

If you have a special spot, perhaps the place where he proposed, get a few pictures there as well.  Local parks, fountains and sculpture gardens make for interesting backgrounds.  If you have access to a botanical garden at the right time of year, few other places will beat it for beauty.  Think creatively and you will end up with some of your favorite pictures.

Anticipate Which Shots you Want from your Ceremony

There are some shots which every photographer will strive to shoot on your big day.  You with your parents, the two of you together, your first dance and so on.  If there is something special you want, make sure you write it down.

If your reception is taking place somewhere special, get some shots of the party venue.  They can even be done in advance when the weather is particularly accommodating.  If the photographer can get into the dining hall early, they can take pictures of the tables set up before anything happens providing a before and after effect.

Consider some Black and White

In our modern age of digital photography, instant gratification and routine retouching, many people forget how stunning black and white photos look.  There is something particularly intense about a good black and white picture; it softens the aspect at the same time that it sharpens the details.

Some digital cameras will keep the same quality when a picture is digitally converted to black and white, but many lose detail in the process.  If your photographer has a Hasselblad camera that takes black and white pictures, ask them to bring it along.  The quality is amazing.

Taking special pictures that will represent your wedding day both accurately and romantically involves a bit of preparation and planning.  The results are more than worth the effort.

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Do you need a little extra help with knowing the next step of your wedding planning? A wedding reception can feel like an overwhelming task to plan for. For more great ideas and tips, visit www.villasiena.cc. You may also contact Sabrina Porter at info@villasiena.cc or (480) 782-7218.

How much should I expect to spend for a used Hasselblad 501 with 80mm lens and back?

What about a polaroid back? I am not looking for anything besides the 501, standard 80mm lens, a 120 back and a Polaroid back (all used)-- I just want some sort of standard to go by before I shop around.

Depending on condition anywhere between US$1000 and 2500.

Behind the lens with food photographer Stephen Hamilton
A dozen years ago, food photography was formulaic, fussy and forced. But flip through any food magazine or cookbook these days, or scroll through blogs and Web sites such as tastespotting.com, foodgawker.com or foodporn.net, and it's apparent food photography has reached a whole new, mouthwatering level — and just in time.

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