Portrait studio

MisterMcCruffMisterMcCruff Registered Users Posts: 87 Big grins
edited March 13, 2009 in People
A few shots from me from a studio setup day with another tog friend of mine.
We spent a hungover day on saturday messing about, setting up, shooting each other for practice and then swapping retouching tips back at his.

It was a good day! :)

Unpacking.
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Having built the biggest softbox in the WORLD!
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Brolly.
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A mixture of massive lights and small strobes. (My wee SB24 is hiding in the corner as a hair/rim light and my 430EXII is behind me lighting the room)
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A bit of arty respite.
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Hobnobbing.
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Hex figuring out the light meter.
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My favourite light setup of the day.
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DRAW! Available light nonsense.
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Tasty light.
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Nat Geo?
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Good times.
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Cameras: Gripped 30D, EOS 33 35mm, Ricoh KR10, Sony DSC-H7.
Lenses: Canon 17-40mm f/4 L USM, Canon 50mm f/1.8 II, Canon 70-200mm f/4 L USM, Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM.
Lighting: Canon 430EX II, Nikon SB24, Konig stand, Stofen omnibounce, 33" brolly, DIY beauty dish + diffusers.
Misc: UV+CPL filters, reverse mount adapters, Velbon tripod. Photoshop CS3

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Comments

  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2009
    Cool beans! I'm definitely space-envy :-) thumb.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • clemensphoto'sclemensphoto's Registered Users Posts: 647 Major grins
    edited March 11, 2009
    Very cool. It's great to see how others setup their studios.
    Ryan Clemens
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    Canon 7D w/BG-E7 Vertical Grip, Canon 50D w/ BG-E2N Vertical Grip, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L USM, Canon 18-55mm, Canon 580EX II Flash and other goodies.
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  • BlurmoreBlurmore Registered Users Posts: 992 Major grins
    edited March 11, 2009
    That octabox is stupid large...I could hide my Sherpa in it after he hauled it in and set it up.
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited March 11, 2009
    Blurmore wrote:
    That octabox is stupid large...I could hide my Sherpa in it after he hauled it in and set it up.

    I'm delighted to say I have access to one of those at the moment... haven't used it yet (it frightens me - I could use it as a tent!), but I'm sure gonna have fun with it once I get brave enough :)

    Mister McCruff, I'm not only space and gear envious, but you have HOBNOBS!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah, you can get them in the US, but only at a price.... ::jealous::

    Ah yes, pictures :D The shots are fun! Light looks good - possibly a bit more expression might have been nice? But looks like y'all had a wonderful afternoon. Man, all that sppaaaccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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  • FlyingginaFlyinggina Registered Users Posts: 2,639 Major grins
    edited March 11, 2009
    ohhhhhh. Octa lust.

    Virginia
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  • AgnieszkaAgnieszka Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 3,263 Major grins
    edited March 13, 2009
    Very jealous of your HUUUUUGE space! How fun!!! clap.gif
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  • Matt SMatt S Registered Users Posts: 120 Major grins
    edited March 13, 2009
    Yeah I have one of those (the 7') it's awesome. I also have the 60" softlighter. The two make an impressive pair and make for some really nice light. I like the combo of soft main, hard cross (rim) light you have going here. It's a setup I am fond of and use frequently. So much for my trademark lighting!!:D

    Now for the nit pick. It appears you blew some the areas on the main light side. Cheeks and forehead. However I am on my laptop so accuracy is definitely questionable. The last two shots look good and not as hot on the main light side.

    BTW very cool space, where did you find it? Rental? Looks like a good time was had by all.
    Thanks, Matt

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