Lighting Wednesdays Pt 1




This is the first installment of a 4 part series called "Lighting Wednesdays". To coincide with My 365 project in the month of February I'll be doing picture lit by a strobe(s).

This week is only one light through a small softbox.

Here's the set-up:


Camera Info:
Nikon D300
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8
Focal length @ 122mm
Fstop @ f/10
Shutter Speed @ 1/160
ISO 200

Lighting info:
Vivitar 285HV to left of camera about 45 degrees and above of objects. Power set on a 1/4. Vivitar triggered with cactus radio trigger system. I added a reflector to bounce some light back up to the front of the cameras.

As you notice I have the light fairly close to the cameras. That's because I want the light to be as soft and even as possible. Moving the light back farther away will make it harsh and uneven defeating the purpose of a softbox.

I used a poster board, which I got at a office supply store for cheap, as a seamless background for a cleaner more production shot look.

This set up will work wonders on a model.

Got my knowledge of lighting here - Strobist. And I'm still learning.

Till next time. PEACE...

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