portrait with sb600

frg

never thought speedlights could be so much fun!
single nikon SB600 on a stand with 32" white umbrella.....
some photoshop elements work (vignet,gaussian blur........)
c & c would be much appreciated

Seneca

I think you did a great job...looks good and the blur on the edges add a soft touch to it.

Scott_Quier

I really like this shot! Specifically, I like:

• You have shadows on her face to give it depth without too much shadow.
• There's highlights there as well to add interest.
• You have some catchlight in the eyes.
• No glare on the glasses
• The soft vignette is almost perfect
• She's a very beautiful young lady
• Her smile is very warm and inviting
• And, it's easy to believe I have a sense of her personality

On the Con side:

• I'm still looking for some sort of detractor. Haven't found it yet!

Simply, a very wonderful portrait!

Mitchell

This is simply a beautiful, single light portrait. You have captured the look of an old world oil painting. I've been trying for over a year with my SB-800 and have not achieved such pleasing results.

Which camera and lens did you use?

My only thought would be to raise the light a bit to catch the hair and give it a little more light and separation from the dark background. If you do this, you may want a reflector on the right side.

Well done!!

Elaine

Very nicely done! Just a lovely portrait!

Elaine

frg

Thanks for all the comments, its very encouraging....

Mitch ......this is on a D70 , 50mm f1.8 at 1/500 f4 , flash was on 1/4 power,

hadn't really thought about the hair light , I will try your suggestion......