Single Light Portrait

[edG]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/5528375196_7c950c7236_b.jpg

Used one speedlight (Sigma 530 Super DG) fitted with a Micro Apollo softbox fired into a 42" Photoflex umbrella and a 32" Photoflex white/silve reflector disc (white side up). Cactus V4 wireless trigger was used to fire the flash.

[taffy]

A very nice portrait, I like this.

Taffy

[Marko]

These are very hard to do well imo. Not sure what the intent was here or if you want us to comment further. I do like the lighting pattern on the face.

[Bambi]

very nice lighting indeed. Is this a self portrait? My only nit is the top of his head is cut off a bit (if you don't mind me saying.)

[edG]

Thanks Taffy.

Marko - intent was to try a couple of different lighting set-ups and to get the settings dialed in to produce a good/pleasing result. With that said I was wanting to have a touch of shadow on the rh side of my face, catch lights and an overall soft light (my oily skin can really shine).

Bambi - yes it is a self portrait. Unfortunately all our children are grown and live away from home for either school or work. Heather works mainly nights and I work mainly days so the only co-operative model I can find routinely - is me. As to cutting off the top of my head (and I don't mind you saying, I very much appreciate constructive critique). I had reflections from an overhead light (the joys of a "shiny" dome) that I needed on in order to get the shot.Tried to, but could not get rid of the reflection or tone it down in Lr or Photoshop - so it must be by intent.

[Rinkdaddy]

I'm liking the look of this a lot Ed. You look pretty serious.

[edG]

Thanks Rinkdaddy and the look is just my normal "occupied mind look"