How would I take a picture like this

Question

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

http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs24/f/2007/362/e/0/e0f895d5e47cfd25.jpg

so how would i set up the lighting to make the back dark

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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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Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

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!

Answer 6

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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