First attempt at off camera flash (4 month old son)

[valpospe]

C & C welcome (be gentle ;)) . My first attempt at off camera flash. There are a few technical problems I am aware of, but I like the results for a first try. Things to work on 1) Need to add fill or reflector on left to soften shadow 2) cut off his feet :oops: 3) need to have mommy closer to me so he will look at the camera :) 4) also in the market for a better background

Sunpak 383 - camera right at 45 deg. shot through umbrella
430 EX - in manual mode, about three stops down from key, bounced off ceiling, with bounce card for catch lights (and to fire optical slave on Sunpak)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/3079487494_46068757d4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sajovec/3079487494/)

[helkat]

Oh my word, he is gorgeous! I LOVE it and think the color and lighting look great!

Maybe edit out those little spot on his left pant leg.

[sunnygirl]

Great Job! Gee wish I could have done half as good as that on my first go at off- camera flash.

[bobbyz]

Quite nice start. Why bounce the flash for fill? I think your bg is nice it just needs more light so that it shows up as white (if it is white). I also got 4 month old son and agree completely with your no #3 tip.

[Franko515]

Great start, glad your enjoying the Sunpaks.

As far as getting kids to look at the camera, I either hang a toy from the lens that makes noise or gaffer tape it to the top of the lens hood to keep the kids attention ;)