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Well it's a lighting test and a self portrait in one - needed a photo of myself for an article to submit, so what better way than to experiment with lighting as well

Excuse the subject matter



For those interested, below is the lighting diagram - nothing too spiffy.



If you have any other questions, let me know and i'll try my best to answer them.

Incidentally, didn't do it for this image, but found out I can trigger a flash via ttl and another via pc-sync cord to get some great 3 light effects happening Tis a great night!

needs a hair light or a reflector up there.

Well balanced light and good portrait.

GK

nice one..

I like the image. The lighting is dramatic and you've arranged a nice self portrait.

very clear from a kodak brownie!!!

PiroStitch wrote:Incidentally, didn't do it for this image, but found out I can trigger a flash via ttl and another via pc-sync cord to get some great 3 light effects happening Tis a great night!

I wayne, I think russell (rflower) was asking if he could do this with an SB800 and a metz oldie.

perhaps you can elaborate on your pc synch connection etc?

yup just replied to him Bruce....also emailed you photos from the workshop

GK - Agree need the rim light, I just need another Sb800 now or another Nikon flash that runs in dumb slave mode. Either that or just a bunch of Pocket Wizards

This is a great self portrait.
Go for the pocket wizards or a cheap copy. Then you can use any old flash.
Regards Colin

Thanks Colin.

I have the ebay triggers which don't really fire all the time but will give it another go.

I do like the concept and composition. The lighting concept is good, but I find uneven lighting on the face, particularly on the cheeks to be a bit of a destraction. I would also like to see more light around the neck area as it looks a bit like the head is separated from the body by the darkness.

Cheers
Alex