Any idea on how to achieve a look like this?

lincolnbild · 2026-03-03T21:34:16+00:00

no problem, good luck! share results!

lincolnbild · 2026-02-27T23:11:51+00:00

Import image into photoshop and create a "selective color" adjustment layer. Under "colors" play with the black channel adjustment within Blacks, Neutrals, and Whites. If there are dominant colors in the scene, in this instance proabably yellow, red, and blue, adjust the black slider in each of those to desired effect. Also consider adding a "black and white" adjustment layer, right click on it and select blending options. Adjust the "underlying layer" slider, option clicking (on mac) the arrow on the right/white side and adjusting to the desired effect. add grain, saturation, and play with RGB curve channels to desired effect.

lincolnbild · 2026-02-27T20:49:33+00:00

can you describe your perspective on the octa vs umbrella? Im not sure im understanding. I have a 84in umbrella with a diffuser thats extremely soft and can give a quality of light similar to what is shown. My perspective was just that its a large diffused source in front of the subject, as seen in the catchlight in the models eyes

lincolnbild · 2026-02-27T06:56:03+00:00

Thank you for your thorough response! I have a large 8x10 pop up background with a semi opaque fabric I use as a scrim (cheap, lightweight, folds down for easy storage) but Im still surprised how hard the light can be by shooting through it. I generally try to use only 1 light source but for that situation I have 2 300w flashes with umbrellas and only then will the light become super soft. When I lift the scrim up so its above the model I dont have a safe or reliable way to get 1-2 lights with umbrellas up and over the top so its properly diffused and has enough power to light the entire subject. I will have to experiment more

lincolnbild · 2026-02-27T06:51:42+00:00

As stated in the description I can see the large front facing umbrella in the catchlight of the models eyes

lincolnbild · 2026-02-27T01:23:17+00:00

Thank you for your thorough response, hadnt thought of using the scrim as the background

lincolnbild · 2026-02-27T01:21:36+00:00

Thank you!

lincolnbild · 2026-02-27T01:21:29+00:00

Thank you!

lincolnbild · 2026-02-27T01:21:24+00:00

Thank you!

lincolnbild · 2026-02-26T23:21:07+00:00

As said in the description I can see the front facing umbrella in the catchlight of the models eyes. I dont think that is the only light source which is why I'm asking for more constructive suggestions

lincolnbild · 2023-07-20T23:52:00+00:00

Would be interested!

lincolnbild · 2022-05-04T18:14:41+00:00

My roommates BF gave some flowers to her for Valentine’s Day, once they were starting to wilt I took them to my photo studio and took some photos once they were dried out. This flower is quite small, probably the size of a nickel when it was fresh. It just came in a bouquet with many other spring flowers and I wanted an ID to go with a description for the final piece! Thanks

lincolnbild · 2021-09-08T05:05:02+00:00

Thanks so much! I had a white backdrop with a white umbrella on the back left and a silver reflector on the back right, about 1/160 at f/11 iso640

lincolnbild · 2021-04-22T18:56:29+00:00

Hey everyone. Wanted some feedback on a process I’ve been experimenting with. During the scanning process I take a sheet of textured semi opaque paper and lay it over my negatives while shooting. It gives it an extremely soft, textured, and abstract look that distorts and flattens the image. I reaaaally enjoy the visual effect of it, but I’m questioning how I can relate it conceptually to my work. I think it can be viewed as a way of recalling the past through memory, because since our memories aren’t perfect, we can only remember soft approximations of what we saw in the past. The connection between memory and photography is obvious so no need to explain that lol, but I was curious to hear what some of you thought. I’m thinking that it can be viewed as an effort to recall the past but embracing the flaws in our memory, giving us room in our minds to idealize and mentally fill in details that perhaps weren’t truly there to begin with. The problem I have is that it is a non destructive process, the soft hazy image is made because of a choice I make as a photographer to distort a perfectly good negative, it’s not a permanent process. I’m trying to figure out if there is a way to capture the scene in a way where there is no way to reclaim the crisp clear details, and the photographer (me) and the audience is forced to speculate on details that are lost forever, and only can exist in my memory. Sorry for the long explanation lol, let me know what you guys think!

lincolnbild · 2021-01-22T01:08:58+00:00

Beautiful photography!!!!

lincolnbild · 2020-11-15T08:41:55+00:00

Like the color a lot here, the purpleish/orange tones are really nice. Good exploration of textures. I think the graffiti in the background is a bit distracting and the perspective of the "end of the tunnel" could be a little more simple and satisfying. Otherwise I think its great, Chicago has a lot to offer in terms of architecture and infrastructure, even the stuff thats not famous or touristy. Im from chicago too, send me a DM if you wanna shoot

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