Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/12/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Martin, Dark or "black" skin does photograph beautifully but absorbs light at a greater rate then light skin and needs additional exposure. 1 to 2 stops is an appropriate adjustment (depending on darkness). But keep in mind that if the people you are photographing are wearing light clothes, the extra exposure will be too much for the clothing. If you are photographing with artificial lighting, place the darker people in front or closer to the source of light, be it flash or incandescent. Joe -----Original Message----- If I am shooting a scene in which there are fairly dark skinned people (African Americans, people with deep tans) what do I do to get their faces not to block up? I don't have to be perfect, but will one stop more exposure be a good start? Two? I realize there are lots of variables, including skin color, but I need some guidance--transparency film. Thanks, Martin krieger@usc.edu _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information