I've enjoyed this thread quite a bit.. Thank you Ben.
I've never tried any lighting other than natural (do overhead tungsten bulbs count as natural). I am interested in starting to play more with lighting - play leading to actually getting good at reading what needs to be lit and how.
I have one light so far, a surplus CBC halogen studio light with barn doors, but I've been using it as a work light.
My specific questions are: How did you light these three shots?
Islam Orthodox Close Up Christian Cover
(particularly the last one - the placement and purity of the light is... well... wow!)