When darkness falls....

gmonkehgmonkeh Registered Users Posts: 312 Major grins
edited March 4, 2007 in People
Single light setup w/ medium softbox. Just practicing some low key style portraiture.

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Nikon D300
Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
Tamron 28-75 f/2.8
Nikkor 80-200 AF-D ED f/2.8
2 Alien Bees AB800
Nikon Speedlight SB800
Elinchrome Skyport Triggers

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  • frgfrg Registered Users Posts: 583 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2007
    Great shot!!!
    Francis
    The images I see...
  • christulkchristulk Registered Users Posts: 453 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2007
    Love your work. Great photos. Your site looks great also.
    C&C always welcomed.

    Cheers

    Chris

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  • LilleGLilleG Registered Users Posts: 313 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2007
    Nice!clap.gif
  • Mr. 2H2OMr. 2H2O Registered Users Posts: 427 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2007
    That's so cool - to see her eye and the outline of the lens on the "dark side" - really nifty!

    - Mike
    Olympus E-30
    IR Modified Sony F717
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  • GREAPERGREAPER Registered Users Posts: 3,113 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2007
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  • JESTERJESTER Registered Users Posts: 369 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2007
    Doesn't look like you need any practice to me!! Great shotclap.gif
  • WrenTheBlurryWrenTheBlurry Registered Users Posts: 110 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2007
    Hello,

    I am a huge newbie and have no clue what a "single light setup w/ a medium softbox" even IS, but I sure know what I like, and I love this shot. The shading/lighting is perfect, your model is gorgeous, her expression is wondrous for the shot, and lastly, I like how her glasses are not pushed all the way back on her nose.

    Yahoo for you! thumb.gif

    Enjoy your softbox,

    wren
    my photos my gaming my music
  • babybluetx23babybluetx23 Registered Users Posts: 150 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2007
    the ONLY thing I would have changed is a White Reflector on the dark side of the face.
    Cynthia Cox
    Arlington, Tx
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  • photogmommaphotogmomma Registered Users Posts: 1,644 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2007
    Love it! Awesome contrast and I can see why you didn't use a reflector for the dark side... Creates an awesome effect! thumb.gif
    Andi

    www.tippiepics.com
  • El KiwiEl Kiwi Registered Users Posts: 154 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2007
    Wow, excellent lighting for a portrait, I love it! As others have commented, just having the eye on camera left outlined is an excellent effect. The model doesn't do the picture any harm, either :D
    Constructive criticism always welcome!
    "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." - Confucius
  • saurorasaurora Registered Users Posts: 4,320 Major grins
    edited March 2, 2007
    Now this is the kind of lighting I love.........give me drama!!! clap.gif
  • Thiago SigristThiago Sigrist Registered Users Posts: 336 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2007
    I'll go with everyone here and tell you it's a very well-lit picture!
    The effect in the eyes is just beautiful, and I like the model's expression too, it's really nice!

    I assume you're having great fun with your studio lights!

    Thanks for posting!

    -- thiago
  • gmonkehgmonkeh Registered Users Posts: 312 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2007
    Thanks for the great comments everyone, more and more I prefer shooting with my strobes. I think I need to get some practice in with natural lighting though. I just need to pick up faster lens.

    Why does this hobby have to be so dang expensive :)
    http://www.reverbphotography.com
    Nikon D300
    Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D
    Tamron 28-75 f/2.8
    Nikkor 80-200 AF-D ED f/2.8
    2 Alien Bees AB800
    Nikon Speedlight SB800
    Elinchrome Skyport Triggers
  • DavidSDavidS Registered Users Posts: 1,279 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2007
    Great shot. I love the lighting.
    David Snook

    www.davidsnookphotography.com

    www.davidsnookphotography.com/blog





  • CarnalSighCarnalSigh Registered Users Posts: 152 Major grins
    edited March 3, 2007
    I also like the darkness on one side. Nice and expressive.
    I use only Canon cameras and glass
    www.portraitwhisperer.com
  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,952 moderator
    edited March 4, 2007
    Great lighting!
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  • schmooschmoo Registered Users Posts: 8,468 Major grins
    edited March 4, 2007
    gmonkeh,

    I'm always impressed with your work: so simple but well done. I have really come to love dramatic but simple lighting and this is no exception. It's the details in the little things like the hints of symmetry on the dark side of her face. Beautiful!
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  • flipsidecreationsflipsidecreations Registered Users Posts: 14 Big grins
    edited March 4, 2007
    Nice use of Dramatic Lighting
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