Scenes from a Christmas Eve gathering

reyvee61reyvee61 Registered Users Posts: 1,877 Major grins
edited January 8, 2011 in People
I used a new technique for shooting this year which involves using two radio triggered flashguns placed at opposite corners of the room and fired straight up at a white ceiling.
One was set to 1/32 power and the other at 1/64 power.
Camera was set at ISO400 f/2.8 at 1/80 to 1/125 exposure.

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I am happy with the results and you'll notice traces of the ambient lighting which adds a little extra "something" to the mood. The strobes weren't very obtrusive since they were no where near full power.
Yo soy Reynaldo

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  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2010
    red x for me
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  • reyvee61reyvee61 Registered Users Posts: 1,877 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2010
    Oh nooo....red x'es.......
    Yo soy Reynaldo
  • reyvee61reyvee61 Registered Users Posts: 1,877 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2010
    Anyone else seeing red x'es?
    I've tried other browsers and computers and I can see the images...
    Yo soy Reynaldo
  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2010
    hmmm..showing up for me now. I love the softness and directionaility of the light overall thoguht I think you have some mixed ligthing from some tungsten sources as in the last shot. I am sure it was a good kearning expereince but I think you can achieve the same effect with a bounced hot shoe flash.
    D700, D600
    14-24 24-70 70-200mm (vr2)
    85 and 50 1.4
    45 PC and sb910 x2
    http://www.danielkimphotography.com
  • reyvee61reyvee61 Registered Users Posts: 1,877 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2010
    Qarik wrote: »
    hmmm..showing up for me now. I love the softness and directionaility of the light overall thoguht I think you have some mixed ligthing from some tungsten sources as in the last shot. I am sure it was a good kearning expereince but I think you can achieve the same effect with a bounced hot shoe flash.

    I usually shoot with bounced hot shoe and I'm never satisfied with results iTTL but I will experiment with manual flash on the shoe as well to see what I can do with that.
    Did you use any flash in the shot you posted....just curious....
    Yo soy Reynaldo
  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2010
    reyvee61 wrote: »
    I usually shoot with bounced hot shoe and I'm never satisfied with results iTTL but I will experiment with manual flash on the shoe as well to see what I can do with that.
    Did you use any flash in the shot you posted....just curious....

    that was all bounced hot shoe flash, the flash is pointed right and slighly behind and up.

    What are you not please with when bouncing flash?

    keep in mind it works best when walls/ceilings are white and NONE of the light from the flash is directly hitting the subject (so your flash head has to be pointing slightly behind you or you need a black foamie thing)
    D700, D600
    14-24 24-70 70-200mm (vr2)
    85 and 50 1.4
    45 PC and sb910 x2
    http://www.danielkimphotography.com
  • reyvee61reyvee61 Registered Users Posts: 1,877 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2010
    In iTTL mode it seems like I get flat lighting but then maybe I should not use the bounce card on the SB800 and just try bouncing off the ceiling instead....
    Then again, I have not tried moving the head as you mention, does the 900 have more mobility than the 800?
    Yo soy Reynaldo
  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2010
    wait a sec..I think we are taling past each other here. When I say pure bounced I mean, no diffuser, no bounce card. the flash head is positioned so that it is pointed behind and to the side. So when the flash goes off it is lighting up a wall and a celiing. The huge light source gives very soft light and since only 1 wall is getting lit up, it give directionality to the light. The built in bounce card DESTROYS all the directionality..it give flat fill fill light like you are seeing.

    The SB900 definitely has more freedom of movement..it can turn 180 in bothe directions.
    D700, D600
    14-24 24-70 70-200mm (vr2)
    85 and 50 1.4
    45 PC and sb910 x2
    http://www.danielkimphotography.com
  • reyvee61reyvee61 Registered Users Posts: 1,877 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2010
    Ah I see, thanks for clarifying that...will give that a try :D
    Yo soy Reynaldo
  • NeilLNeilL Registered Users Posts: 4,201 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2010
    Nice set Rey. Captures the atmosphere. Future nostalgia material!

    Neil
    "Snow. Ice. Slow!" "Half-winter. Half-moon. Half-asleep!"

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  • reyvee61reyvee61 Registered Users Posts: 1,877 Major grins
    edited December 31, 2010
    Thanks Neil
    I'm trying to build a legacy for the family to enjoy in photos
    Yo soy Reynaldo
  • sara505sara505 Registered Users Posts: 1,684 Major grins
    edited December 31, 2010
    reyvee61 wrote: »
    Thanks Neil
    I'm trying to build a legacy for the family to enjoy in photos

    I like the lighting - a lot. It looks very natural, a little like window light. I've been experimenting a bit with OCF, myself - lots to learn.
    Sara

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  • reyvee61reyvee61 Registered Users Posts: 1,877 Major grins
    edited December 31, 2010
    Sara thanks, you'll find the result rewarding to say the least....
    Yo soy Reynaldo
  • adbsgicomadbsgicom Registered Users Posts: 3,615 Major grins
    edited December 31, 2010
    Nice images, Rey. I really love the way the first one is lit!
    - Andrew

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  • reyvee61reyvee61 Registered Users Posts: 1,877 Major grins
    edited January 8, 2011
    Missed this, thanks Andrew :D
    Yo soy Reynaldo
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