More Photoshoot images - Technocrat Tuesday - Candlelight

Today: Candlelight images

How were they achived though?

Candlelight is difficult to shoot in, and I'd suggest the following...
... ISO Speed: You need to seriously consider ISO 800 or 1600 (or to a point, 3200). Remeber the higher ISO speed, the higher the noise in image. I additionally had a 60watt bulb dimmed down very low (I'd say about 1/3 power) to provide guide light and aiming light

...Shutter and fstop speed: In most of these pictures, I've used 1/40 to 1/20 shutter mostly (as it is the lowest speed i can go when using the camera handheld) with an f stop setting of 2.8 (this is essential to let as much light in as possible - at the cost of depth of field)

... Tripods: Pretty much essential, but if you've started to work on your holding... 1/25 is pretty much handholdable.

... this is where it get intresting... in the first picture... its a simple ikea church candle... but it emits so much light, its very powerful
EXIF: ISO1600, f2.8, 1/30, 20mm lens

The second image has 3 candles and the low light from up above to provide a gentle light across the body, yet defined light near the left of the image.
EXIF: ISO1600, f2.8, 1/40, 20mm lens

The third image was again 2 point light, the candle forming one point, and above light again, giving definition, allowing focal lock-on and imagery.... and yes.. Allegra was creasing up at this point.

EXIF: ISO1600, f2.8, 1/30, 20mm lens

Models: Miss K (first image)
Allegra Fade ( second image)
Studio: my spare room
Red and black candles by 99p Stores
Big Candle by Ikea £1.80