Recent content by Silver007A

Thanks Garry, you're right, but I only had 10 minutes for the left hand shot.

I found out how to embed it :-)

So, here is the result of that shoot so far for anyone who is interested. http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=130125&cat=500 :-)

Doh! they've gone and added a link to my post now. I wasn't advertising that product, honest :-D

Hi Garry, I really do apologise for making the mistake in thinking you added the link to the retouching product and thank you for not taking it too personally. I'd really like to see one of those fresnels in action. I did think about a reflector. I'll give that a go. Last time I saw...

I appreciated your answer to the fresnels. I've looked them up and priced them as well. It was the link to the "retouching". With that link, did you mean that was my only answer without the lights, to retouch the shot, or did you mean I had to buy the software? I'm good with photoshop and...

A fresnel spot. That keeps coming up as a requirement for me to get the photos I want. Seems like a bit of a shameless plug from you to sell that retouching product ;-) Anyone got some directions for the spot? I did manage to get a couple of lights directly in front to get close to the...

First test shoot went well. The proper shoot is planned for Thursday. Can I ask how you get lighting like int he examples listed below. Is it the lighting or makup that provides those strong shadows under the cheekbones? Where would I place the lights...

Yeah, when you put it like that I guess you are right. I'm new to this so was just looking for any guidance really :-)

Hey Phil V, easy tiger :-) Domino 1999 explained it in a way I can understand and I like to try some different ideas too. I think I was looking more for feedback on the lighting of the shot. It is going to be a girl I use also and not a male. Once I have the shot I have already set up...

Thanks a lot for all your advice. I've gone back to my tungsten modelling lights as that seems easier. The flash is flashing Ok on my flash lamps. I might have the white balance set to auto and I'll check that after I get my photo as I'm scared to change or move anything now and I think I...

What do you mean "Flash white balance"? If I set the settings low, I have to set the aperture really small aperture and then a black bar appears in the photo.

I'm using remote trigger that attaches to where the speedlight would go.

Hi all, I'm quite new to using studio lighting, very new really apart form a lot of trial and error. However, I was hoping someone could give me a quick guide on how to set up my camera with flash or tungsten modeling lights for a portrait shot. I seem to get some strong cymk colouring...

Thanks Daryl, I seem to get areas too well lit like the forehead and nose. I can't seem to get it smooth overall. I have tried a softbox at a low power and still get the same result. I was using 2 lights, but will try three.