Theater Make-up

I volunteered to photograph some of our local college's theater classes to get new content for their web page. I used a section of black curtain backstage and my lights to create an impromptu studio space. I spent time with each of the students and matched lighting colors and placement to compliment their make-up.

More photos after the jump:

Making the outdoors into a studio

A family member commented to me that she could not believe that this photo was taken outside. She was looking for the seam in the backdrop to prove to herself that it was taken in a studio with a stone wall prop for the family to sit on.

This is an outdoor family portrait, taken with studio lighting on location.
No photoshop tricks required, just photo skills.