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12/28/2004 11:25:16 PM · #1 |
So you all may recall my unsuccessful results last studio portraiture outing...
It was my first time with that backdrop, and was working with my SB800 speedlight in remote mode... well a lot went wrong.
So tonight with the aid of my daughter and friend, I worked some more on my studio portraiture. I again used the SB800 for the hair light, this time with no umbrella. I used my new softbox on my Interfit 250 strobe and a gold reflector left of camera for fill. Here are the results:
  
  
  
I have a corporate headshot shoot next week. Do you think I'm ready?
Thanks,
-danny
Message edited by author 2004-12-28 23:27:24. |
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12/28/2004 11:29:15 PM · #2 |
Very good Danny. Looks like you have got your lighting worked out. Good luck on your shoot, you'll do great.
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12/28/2004 11:34:34 PM · #3 |
what did you use for backdrop?
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12/28/2004 11:39:02 PM · #4 |
The same 'pink' backdrop as the earlier shoot. This time I tried to avoid getting too much light on it, and had my subjects farther away from it so I could blur it some.
-danny
Originally posted by Nazgul:
what did you use for backdrop? |
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12/28/2004 11:46:38 PM · #5 |
| Hey, I believe you are doing fine. the only thing i would add for the corporate shot is to go with a plain backdrop. Even if you go as is, i am sure you will please. |
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12/28/2004 11:50:25 PM · #6 |
| a few questions, what are the stats of the new strobe, and how much is it, i'm looking for one. What was the shutter appature iso of some of these shots? |
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12/29/2004 12:03:03 AM · #7 |
Danny the shots look very nice.
I would guess you will just have to adjust for the different conditions on location for your corporate shots.
We have been away all weekend have a lot of catching up to do :)
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12/29/2004 12:06:18 AM · #8 |
I have a pair of Interfit 250 strobes. They are no longer for sale, but they have a new 300 model. Paterson Photographic / Interfit Strobe Information
In order to get my aperture open to f/4 - 5.6 to blur the background, I had the strobe turned all the way down, had it about 5' from my subject and had a neutral density 4 filter on my lens, this coupled with a shutter speed of 1/1250 was enough to allow me to keep the aperture open enough for a blurred background. My iso was 200, which is the lowest the D70 can use. I used a wireless sync to trigger the strobe... guess that about covers it. If you have any other questions feel free to ask. I'll try my best to answer with what I know.
-danny
Originally posted by kyebosh:
a few questions, what are the stats of the new strobe, and how much is it, i'm looking for one. What was the shutter appature iso of some of these shots? |
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12/29/2004 12:09:31 AM · #9 |
| if you keep the shutter at say 1/60, what's the min ap, you could get with ONE of these strobes at your normal 5 foot or whatever? I'm more worried about having enough light for f11 or smaller. |
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12/29/2004 12:11:48 AM · #10 |
You'll have more than enough light. You may have to go to f/16 or smaller without a ND filter on the lens. The flash is very powerful, even when turned all the way down. I have used them in an outdoor rodeo, and they are powerful enough to get a decent shot at f/2.8 1/200 second with the subject about 20' from the strobe. No worries.. it'll be plenty enough light at f/11
-danny
Originally posted by kyebosh:
if you keep the shutter at say 1/60, what's the min ap, you could get with ONE of these strobes at your normal 5 foot or whatever? I'm more worried about having enough light for f11 or smaller. |
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12/29/2004 12:39:19 AM · #11 |
| could you suggest a monolight to go with a flash similarly powered as a 420ex? I'm not really sure how much w/s or how much guide number one needs to get good results. I think the biggest subject i would have would be a full standing person. would the 150watt model be ok for that maybe? Also, what do the modeling lights do? do they stay on during the flash? What are they for? |
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12/29/2004 12:45:34 AM · #12 |
A 150 may be enough for just one person, and if you go to a bigger system you could always use it later on a boom for a hair light. I don't know anything about the Canon speedlights, but I would think that you'd have the strobe as your primary and the 420 as your either fill or hair light, so you'd probably be turning down the power on your 420.
A modeling light is nothing more than a standard bulb that is always on. What it allows you to do is preview where your shadows fall. It's not powerful enough to affect the picture when the strobe fires, it's just there to assist in properly setting up the location of your strobes.
-danny
Originally posted by kyebosh:
could you suggest a monolight to go with a flash similarly powered as a 420ex? I'm not really sure how much w/s or how much guide number one needs to get good results. I think the biggest subject i would have would be a full standing person. would the 150watt model be ok for that maybe? Also, what do the modeling lights do? do they stay on during the flash? What are they for? |
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12/29/2004 09:42:25 AM · #13 |
I think all of these portraits are great. I love the lighting and I particularly like the second portrait in the top row. The red mittens make it! If your corporate models are as photogenic as your daughter, you're going to have no problem at all with your shoot next week!
By the way, I don't think the first photo looks all THAT terrible. The backdrop may be a little bright and busy, but it's an entirely different feel from the darker portraits in the second shoot and, to me anyway, seems suitable for a family portrait of this type. ::shrug:: |
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12/29/2004 10:32:58 AM · #14 |
How nice to have a willing model! :) I like most of these. The lighting seems just a bit harsh IMO, especially on 7175 and the b/w shot. I think part of the problem is the shadows cast by the hat in a couple, her glasses in a couple, and the angle of her face in a couple.
The last one is my favorite. They are all certainly good, but I don't think they've hit the "great" point yet. They are also WAY better than I could think about doing, so take my comments for what they are - just my opinion1 |
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12/29/2004 11:00:22 AM · #15 |
Danny,
Great set. I like this work. I have a question, though. You mentioned a shutter speed of 1/1250th "
Originally posted by crabappl3:
a shutter speed of 1/1250 |
I thought the D70 only sync'd at 1/500th ". Did you mean 1/250th or did I read that correctly? If so, what wireless remotes were you using?
Congrats again,
Kev
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12/29/2004 12:47:55 PM · #16 |
Yep, you didn't misread that. The D70 sync'ed all the way up to that. My room I was shooting in was rather small, so I had WAY too much light, even with everything dialed down and an ND4 filter on my lens. I need to figure out how to get less light, so I can open my aperture more, without needed such a fast shutter speed.
Thanks for liking the set! Your work always looks great!
-danny
Originally posted by KevinRiggs:
Danny,
Great set. I like this work. I have a question, though. You mentioned a shutter speed of 1/1250th "
Originally posted by crabappl3:
a shutter speed of 1/1250 |
I thought the D70 only sync'd at 1/500th ". Did you mean 1/250th or did I read that correctly? If so, what wireless remotes were you using?
Congrats again,
Kev |
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