Some more home studio shots

[RECD Designz]

Friend & business partner - the lighting equipment is his and he had just brought over a boom, smaller softbox, and the canvas backdrop so we decided to try them out :biggrin:

Without reflector:

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With reflector:

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Setup:

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[Mitchell]

I think your main light is too low and too far to your left. A little higher and more centered would give you catch lights in both eyes. The hair light looks great.

 

[RECD Designz]

Thanks Mitch! I'll move the main light as suggested for my next shots.

Anyone else care to comment? I'll take all the C&C I can get

 

[XJBaylor]

I agree with the comments above, but the lighting looks great otherwise. Well done. This type of shot works great for social media profiles, etc.

 

[the Pond]

Hey, I like them both. Agree with Mitch, but I would add that I find the shadow of the head on the chest a little distracting, more so on the second. This can be avoided by either repositioning your reflector and or moving the hairlight a touch closer to the camera. Nicely done though.

 

[RECD Designz]

Thanks for the feedback all.

So what's the feedback on which is more agreeable - with reflector or without reflector?

 

[JakeEbersole]

Definitely use the reflector. The right side of his face without the reflector is wayy to dark, IMO.