People off camera lighting

off camera lighting · 06:41 AM

I am now attempting to teach myself OFF-CAMERA lighting, in manual mode (flash and camera)
this is my first attempt. converted to black and white as I am trying to add shadow and form to objects. Honest C&C welcome, especially from you flash experts

p.s sorry about the close up, untill my new lens arrive i have to use my 70-200 as fullymanual lenses will not work with wireless flash.

Taff · 10-12-2009, 03:46 PM

mmmmmm.......

Ash · 10-12-2009, 05:00 PM

No expert here.
But I can comment...
Your result is good - has certianly brought out the texture in her skin, creating a more 3D effect.
I would have chosen flash at camera right so that she's facing more towards the light source and not cropped so tightly.
It's exciting to experiment with given all the variables that make lighting so dynamic.

Taff · 10-12-2009, 10:25 PM

thanks ash, crop is due to long lens

Ash · 10-12-2009, 10:30 PM

Originally posted by Taff

thanks ash, crop is due to long lens

Stepping back would fix that...

Taff · 10-12-2009, 10:36 PM

Originally posted by Ash

Stepping back would fix that...

not in my house it wouldn't, would hit a wall lol

Black Magic · 10-12-2009, 11:36 PM

I am in no way an expert, but it looks to me that some of the highlights in her face are blown. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, and infact I like it in this particular picture, as it adds to the softness of her skin. Also, I really like the way the light adds that twinkle to the eyes. The lips are also beautifully rendered.

Taff · 10-13-2009, 03:31 AM

Originally posted by Black Magic

I am in no way an expert, but it looks to me that some of the highlights in her face are blown. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, and infact I like it in this particular picture, as it adds to the softness of her skin. Also, I really like the way the light adds that twinkle to the eyes. The lips are also beautifully rendered.

thanks for your comments black magic, and welcome to the forum i havent seen you here b4.
If i histogram this there are no blown highlights, although originally there wher two tiny spots, one on forehead and one on the cheek

Jonson PL · 10-13-2009, 04:55 AM

I don't see any blown highlights.
Your work with shadow looks good. Keep posting your efforts

Taff · 10-13-2009, 06:35 AM

Originally posted by Jonson PL

I don't see any blown highlights.
Your work with shadow looks good. Keep posting your efforts

thanks Jonson, more to come when i get a chance

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10-12-2009, 03:46 PM	#2
Taff Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,612 Original Poster	mmmmmm.......

10-12-2009, 05:00 PM	#3
Ash Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,914	No expert here. But I can comment... Your result is good - has certianly brought out the texture in her skin, creating a more 3D effect. I would have chosen flash at camera right so that she's facing more towards the light source and not cropped so tightly. It's exciting to experiment with given all the variables that make lighting so dynamic.

10-12-2009, 10:25 PM	#4
Taff Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,612 Original Poster	thanks ash, crop is due to long lens

10-12-2009, 10:30 PM	#5
Ash Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,914	Originally posted by Taff thanks ash, crop is due to long lens Stepping back would fix that...

10-12-2009, 10:36 PM	#6
Taff Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,612 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ash Stepping back would fix that... not in my house it wouldn't, would hit a wall lol

10-12-2009, 11:36 PM	#7
Black Magic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 107	I am in no way an expert, but it looks to me that some of the highlights in her face are blown. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, and infact I like it in this particular picture, as it adds to the softness of her skin. Also, I really like the way the light adds that twinkle to the eyes. The lips are also beautifully rendered.

10-13-2009, 03:31 AM	#8
Taff Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,612 Original Poster	Originally posted by Black Magic I am in no way an expert, but it looks to me that some of the highlights in her face are blown. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, and infact I like it in this particular picture, as it adds to the softness of her skin. Also, I really like the way the light adds that twinkle to the eyes. The lips are also beautifully rendered. thanks for your comments black magic, and welcome to the forum i havent seen you here b4. If i histogram this there are no blown highlights, although originally there wher two tiny spots, one on forehead and one on the cheek

10-13-2009, 04:55 AM	#9
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	I don't see any blown highlights. Your work with shadow looks good. Keep posting your efforts

10-13-2009, 06:35 AM	#10
Taff Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,612 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jonson PL I don't see any blown highlights. Your work with shadow looks good. Keep posting your efforts thanks Jonson, more to come when i get a chance

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