Lighting improvements

markyboy.1967

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Folks, im new to studio lighting and would like opinions on where i can improve. First of all i will say i like the pic however being new to studio lights i know big improvements can and should be made.I have the Lencarta 200w kit.

I took this shot in the owners house, black gotex material over a sink and onto the floor, octabox on the left with a shoot through umbrella on the right. My stands were as low as they could go.

Here is an image from the day---what could/should have i done better as i need to learn..

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Sorry but with the expression on those guys faces there is no way to avoid the cute look:) Nice picture.
 
I don't think I've ever said this before on this forum, but I see absolutely nothing wrong with that lighting.

Mind you, to maintain my reputation:)...
The pic could be sharper :exit:
 
Nice shots.
You have used soft lighting and got a soft result. nothing wrong with that.

It is hard to keep the attention of animal for long so experemints are difficult.

I would go along as you are to get it in the "Bag" and do some lighting experiments at the end of each session.
You do not have to use the box and umbrella on every shot. More direct light can increase modeling and texture but placement is more critical.. and not guaranteed to be any better.
 
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Garry Edwards said:
I don't think I've ever said this before on this forum, but I see absolutely nothing wrong with that lighting.

Mind you, to maintain my reputation:)...
The pic could be sharper :exit:
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Gary, many thanks i was hoping you would add to this as i respect your opinion however i wasnt expecting the good comment on lighting.:thumbs:

Will try and get sharper next time....maybe being propped up against a burning heater, lying on 1 elbow wasnt the best idea i ever had.
 
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Terrywoodenpic said:
Nice shots.
You have used soft lighting and got a soft result. nothing wrong with that.

It is hard to keep the attention of animal for long so experemints are difficult.

I would go along as you are to get it in the "Bag" and do some lighting experiments at the end of each session.
You do not have to use the box and umbrella on every shot. More direct light can increase modeling and texture but placement is more critical.. and not guaranteed to be any better.
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I wanted to keep the lighting soft as the breeders had another image on their wall which had soft lighting and wanted to add a pic of these pups next to it 9 was their mothers pic who died giving birth to these wee guys )

I will have a go with a more direct form of lightsto see what i can achieve--many thanks for the comments.
 
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