Russ, I believe that given the differences in the materials available these days (read that as "hardly any silver in the films or papers...) you might try a couple of things. 1 Shoot 8x10 2 Filter your lights so that the spectral output more approximates incandescent light (yellow or green) 3 Find out how Dan Couto is getting the skin tones and textures that he is in his work. (Digital retouching and smoothing) 4 Send a plane ticket to Tracy Juliver to do make up. (You need exceptional hair and make up work) 5 Experiment with filters. Herrison and Harrison makes some great filters that soften without going mushy. You want radiant highlights but really smooth tonal transitions and crisp details. (Using softars on 8x10... isn't that a cool idea? Like photographing nothing but blue sky 8x10. Maximum photographic detail of a subject with minimum detail.) At the least, go with this order... 4 2 5 3 1 You have a big job ahead of you. I will be VERY interested in your results. I have always wished to be able to replicate that style of work. Good luck r Russell Baker wrote: > > Hi Gang.................. > > I do believe that this may have been discussed before...... > > I need to do a few photos of a female in the style > of the publicity photos from the late 30's/early 40's. > > I am familiar with the style and do have access > to books of Hurrell and other Photographers of the time. > > As I have to do these in just a few days and I don't > plan on going out and buying Hot Lights and new > equipment, I would be interested in any hints as to how > to duplicate that lighting using modern studio flash. > ( I am aware that make up is one of the prime concerns) > > Thanks.............. > > Russ > R.E. Baker > Photography > rebphoto@pronetisp.net >
