Best background for dark skin ?

dalowsons

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30 Aug 2006 - 11:42 PM

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Hi all,

Without being too non-PC, I am doing some portraits this weekend with an Indian gentleman who I have been told is quite dark skinned.

In my teeny studio, I generally shoot against either a pure white or pure black background, although I may have a grey / blue option as well.

Has anyone had any experience with darker models (either African or Indian) and found a particular preference for a darker or lighter BACKGROUND to enhance / bring out their skin tones ? I don't want my subject to blend into the background too much, but I am also worried about excessive contrast betweeen a light background and dark skin.

Any advice / voices of experience appreciated

Thanks !

Alexandra.

muzzeyman

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31 Aug 2006 - 3:18 PM

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I've photographed an Indian girl against a grey/blue marble effect backdrop and that worked a treat.

If you shoot the gentleman against a black background then you can achieve some really great moody shots, if you've got a snoot or honeycomb. But I suppose that will depend on what your client wants.

HTH
Phil.