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SOFTBOX ALTERNATIVE?
Hi,
I was trying to get the same light which is on the models back, all along her body. THe flash is outside the door with a 60x60cm Bowens Softbox. Would a longer SoftStrip provide a longer light source, which may spread the light more evenly such that her legs share similar light as her arms? Thank you all for your invaluable feedback, in advance! Oz 
I can't say too much about the lighting technique but those shorts look very uncomfortable
 Steve
------------------------------------------------------- So many things to do - so little time.
Agree! She would normally wear shorts like that rolled down at the hips... anyway, lessons from the shoot were mainly around limitation of the spread of the 60mm box. May need bigger box... was not able to move the flash back in this location. Does anyone have the Bowens 100x140mm or equivalent, interested in some pics as a reference?
Not a good shot. I would try a large translucent white umbrella and shoot through to give a softer light or bounce the light off a wall.
the shorts just look ugly and uncomfortable sorry Way to much photography gear is never enough!
agree, I dont like the shorts, but my focus is on the lighting.
Thanks for your thoughts Dug, yes, did not think to bounce off the wall which was actually the cause of why I could move the light back. I think your tip is the winner! Cheers Mate, Oz
thanks Dug, Do you have some examples using your 140x200, I'd love to see them?
Also, can you recommend a supplier in Melbourne / Aust for it?
Simple lighting very even she is just facing the main light with a little fill light to show the wings. I will have a look for some others it is a great portrait light you can move from head to head and shoulders to full length without having to move anything. I'm a lazy photographer  Way to much photography gear is never enough!
Perfect example, thats what I pictured the result to be like, even over a full length. Agree, would reduce my time moving lights, and metering, and make for more time shooting the subject.
THANKS!
Oz_Beachside
That's a fine image! Plenty of room for a magazine logo. Lots of visual tension in the pic. Nicely done. It has a sense of good taste even though some might find it as looking a bit uncomfortable. That's a valid reaction and one that's hard to get purposefully. Regards
Matt. K
does anyone have examples using a medium softbox? (larger that 60cm, smaller than 200cm?)
thanks in advance
120 softbox as main light ... 
cheers http://www.markcrossphotography.com - A camera, glass, and some light.
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