First wedding w/ the 17-55 and Lightsphere

Shima

Finally got to test out the 17-55 and Lightsphere in a wedding setting. Pretty pleased, but was pretty annoyed at how fast the Lightsphere drained my batteries... though I reallllly like the effects the lightsphere gives, so it's a love hate relationship, lol.

1) Maid of Honor


2) The bride after getting her makeup on


3) The rings


4) One of the bridesmaids


5) A son of one of the bridesmaids


6) The rings on their hands (two of her fingers are tucked under her hand since her cuticles had several cuts and she wanted to hide that)


7) They didn't play nice w/ the cake


8) I love how the lightsphere lit up this couple


9) Another adorable child


10) No ligthsphere but this is pretty funny (just bounce flash)


11) 70-200 and bounce flash only


12) Also 70-200 and bounce flash only



Sorry there were so many, I had a hard time narrowing them down!

Feedback welcomed as usual.

MarkW

Cat,

You've got some nice shots there! I have a love/hate relationship with my lightspere too. It will definately kill batteries quickly. Lately I've been just using a better bounce card instead of the lightsphere to push more light forward and not waste the flash in directions you don't need.

I think your bounce shots are nice but the one thing I hate about bouncing on the ceiling is the dark eye sockets it cause (like #11 for instance).

Still you got some great shots nonetheless. I think my next lens purchase will be 17-55!

Moogle Pepper

Looking good! wow they are really sharp!

Lightsphere drains the flash batteries?

MarkW

Yes it does. You have to use more flash exposure compensation or open up you aperture to properly light your subject. Also because the lightspere is circular it spreads the light 360 degrees. Your light is thrown behind you in directions that many times don't contribute to your exposure.

jeffreaux2

Excellent flash work Cat!!! ...and your processing looks sharp as well!

Shima

MarkW wrote:

Yes it does. You have to use more flash exposure compensation or open up you aperture to properly light your subject. Also because the lightspere is circular it spreads the light 360 degrees. Your light is thrown behind you in directions that many times don't contribute to your exposure.

Yup, nailed that one on the head there.

And yeah, I only started doing bounce only instead of lightsphere since it was the first time I used the lightsphere at a wedding and I was running out of batteries... so for the last half of the reception I chose to do no lightsphere so I wouldn't run out of batteries... hence the dark shadows under the eyes

And in response to Moogle - yeah, this 17-55 is VERY sharp, mmm sharpness.

Shima

jeffreaux2 wrote:

Excellent flash work Cat!!! ...and your processing looks sharp as well!

Thanks!

ChatKat

Really nice
Yes, very nice Fong Dong Work! Something I think I am going to try with it is to line the back side with some black foam from the craft store to throw the light forward only. I like the look it gives, although everyone always thinks it's a funny looking thing on the flash.

Shima

ChatKat wrote:

Yes, very nice Fong Dong Work! Something I think I am going to try with it is to line the back side with some black foam from the craft store to throw the light forward only. I like the look it gives, although everyone always thinks it's a funny looking thing on the flash.

One guest at the reception actually asked me what it was with a funny look, but then thought it was realllllly cool after I explained it, heh.

I am almost contemplating the chrome dome... it increases the power and makes sure it bounces forward... but it costs more than I paid for the lightsphere itself, which is holding me back....

Photosbychuck

Great Photos!
I like #3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10 & 12 the best.


Take Care,
Chuck,

Scott_Quier

You got some very nice photos there - I'm very glad you like that 17-55. It's one of my favorites.

The LS - well, I don't use it any more. I use, instead, the better bounce card as it's more efficient and produces much the same effect - at least for me.

Good going with the wedding shots - you got some real memories there and that's part of what it's all about.