AboutDavid Barry Expertise I have a lot of experience in most traditional forms of photography, so I`m quite knowledgeable about things like camera types and formats, techniques, exposure, film types, colour, filters, lighting, standard colour and black and white developing and printing.
I do not make recommendations about brands or models, and I am not a camera technician so I may not be able to tell you what is wrong with your equipment if it`s not working .
I also know a little about digital photography and imaging with scanners and digital cameras, so ask me and I will answer if I can.
Experience Experience in the area
I have been seriously involved in photography for over 25 years, including about 4 years as a professional, as well as 2 years providing administrative service to government photographers, requiring interpreting photographers' requirements and trade technicalities for those unfamiliar with such.
I have successfully trained several beginners in photography, helping them to become competent in basic techniques.
Organizations belong to:
None at present, but have been in about 4 camera clubs, having won or had placings in 2 club competitions.
Publications:
A lot of my photos have been in educational / training manuals, books and some photography magazines, as well as 2-3 dozen images been on the Web so far.
Education/Credentials:
Completed 4-year diploma in professional photography technique at Sydney's Technical College
Awards and Honors:
3 placings and / or merits in camera club competitions.
Expert: David Barry Date: 7/21/2006 Subject: window lighting
Question I made a wall put it on rollers and put a window in it .since i dont have a natural window at my studio.i shoot on it for the first time yesterday and was wondering whats the best way to position the lights ?should i put the main light behind the window to get the affect that sunlight is lighting the subject or what ,also i am getting glare should i use a filter or take the glass out ?also i shoot toddlers and if i took the glass out and just left the grids that thy may think there is a glass there and fall through the window of the fake wall ,for the wall is about 18" thick with a nice window seal for the child to sit on also i have made a pillow for them to sit on as well please help if you can
Answer whats the best way to position the lights ?
should i put the main light behind the window to get the effect that sunlight is lighting the subject
If you want the sunlight effect, then yes behind the window would be good, probably not too close to the window itself, because the shadow of the window grid may be unnaturally big.
getting glare should i use a filter or take the glass out ?
A filter might not necessarily solve the glare, so probably best to take the glass out. You could also change the camera - subject position, maybe shoot from a slightly different angle or height.
