A CUTE BABY

[liliayanez]

Hi guys, I took this photo in my home studio, I bought a continuos photography lighting but the true is Im not to good with it, Can anybody tell me some tips about the lighting? I also bought the hair lighting but I didnt used in this picture.
any comments are welcome.
LY

[Robert_Lay]

The main thing that is killing you here is the background. There are so many tonal mergers between the subject's hair and clothing against that backdrop.

A lighter value or a different color would fix that problem.

The poses are absolutely charming. The lighting is a little too hot in spots. It will help to use more diffusion or bounce to reduce the harshness of the lights. Try using some natural light from a northern exposure before you start getting a lot of equipment.

[strmrdr]

the poses and the child are awesome!

Bob is right the background kills it :{
The lighting while a bit hot isn't that bad if it had a lighter color background it would be very nice.
Softeneing the light some would make it even better.

lesson: don't shot someone with dark hair and dark clothes against a black background.

[liliayanez]

I got it! Thanks for your comments.
LY

[liliayanez]

I get it! I have one question the lights are 32 inches per side what can I use to softeneing the light?
sorry Im a beginner.
Thanks for all your comments.
LY

[symes]

I get it! I have one question the lights are 32 inches per side what can I use to softeneing the light?
sorry Im a beginner.
Thanks for all your comments.
LY

something that is white and won't burn...that will diffuse it a bit for you...