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first go at one of the images from southern france, shot at a window over looking a palacial square.

This is lit with two SB800's, in extra small softboxes, using TTL, two groups (camera right at EV +1.0 and camera left EV +1.7)

Feedback most appreciated.

WOW, the french have never looked better

Beautiful model and great lighting, well done. Love it (how could you not though!!!!)

Whats the problem? This is nice stuff that is the image of course!
cheers
Jethro

and another, with the background more visible. Was awkward to get the background detail in, but not prominant, and get horizon lines in non decapitating positions, with limit room to move...

how does this one look? same lighting setup, two small softboxes (the EV compensation is +1 for the softbox loss on each flash.

#2 works better for me OZ.
Regards Colin

colin_12 wrote:#2 works better for me OZ.
Regards Colin

thanks, I'm interested to know what you like more about the second, and not the first.

For me, its the detail in the background that I like.

2nd one is much better 1st one doesn't take advantage of the awesome location

the lighting seperated the model from the backdrop i would of opted for more natural look espeically in that location

can we see more?

wendellt wrote:can we see more?

I'm with you Wendell. Just can't quite make up my mind yet..... about the setup of course!

sorry bruce but it's France! Are there any more images of using the locations rather than depending on the speedlights?

agree, the locations were great. Here is another from this set, as I process them. It was minutes before sunset, any advise on color balance to SB800s? Perhaps adding tungsten gels?

My fave of the 3 is #2, for the background and the fact it appears sharper than #3.

I don't like #1 as much due to the darkness behind the model and the way it even creeps over the top of her head. Seems bright on the face and upper body, dull on the lower body and on the arm down by her side....

The feeling just doesn't suit the model.....

who wrote:I don't like #1 as much due to the darkness behind the model and the way it even creeps over the top of her head. Seems bright on the face and upper body, dull on the lower body and on the arm down by her side....

The feeling just doesn't suit the model.....

thanks for your feedback, I must agree. I was just experimenting with the burn tool, but I feel I went too far with it.

as said previously, its a nice backdrop, doesnt make sense to hide it.

I like the pose in number 3 the best

Big V wrote:I like the pose in number 3 the best

agree. I have found many more keepers when there is bend in each joint. as in this one, the tilted hips add/accentuate curves.