How would I take a picture like this

Question: How would I take a picture like this

With the back all dark
It's the way she set up the lighting that's all I know
because she said that but she wouldn't say anything more
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so how would i set up the lighting to make the back darkWww@QuestionHome@Com

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Set up a dark background or a distanced one, set a light on the subject but make sure it doesn't touch the back and take a couple of test shots!.
You can decrease exposure in the camera or in photoshop also!Www@QuestionHome@Com

You can do that in camera, or with a program like photoshop!. In camera, you would keep your subject somewhat far away from the background, and keep a light source on your subject!. The best effect will be in an area that isn't very light to begin with!.

In a program like photoshop, you paint over the background with black!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

The type of lens or camera does not matter!. It's the skill and knowledge of the photographer that does!. I would say use a few speedlights, two on the side, and one above, not to mention one on the camera!. That, along with a dark background and post process in Photoshop!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

the photo was left to remain very natural!.!.!.it's possible that it was much brighter to begin with, but a bit of editing will give you this effect!.!.!.especially when you add black to the photo!.!.!.which brings out the colors!.!.!.then there was possibly a light screen of yellow placed upon the photo!.!.!.it's very simple if you know how to do it!.!.!.if you would like me to edit a photo like that!.!.!.of yours!.!.!.i can!.!.!.for free!.!.!.and i've had numerous people love the photo's that i've done!.!.!.then i could go step by step and tell you what i did!.!.!.

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any lens, what your missing is photography is about light and lighting,

have black background and use barndoors or screens so your key and/or fill lights dont hit the background

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Simplest way!.!.!. make the photograph in a dark room!. Spot light tight on your model!. Use gobos or light shields to keep stray light from hitting the background!.Www@QuestionHome@Com