Check out this studio will one light work?

[mike62]

I am going to use this studio for the first time to do a model shoot and to get some light practice as well.

I ordered the Flashpoint 320 one light setup (150watt) from Adorama. As you can see I can get the model away from the wall enough to help with shadows but will my one light be sufficient? I read another thread on here that suggested clamp lights (like utility lights) would they be helpful and if so where would you place them? Assuming I am shooting straight on.

Also, you can see it has nothing as far as props, nor do I. Any posing suggestions? I may be able to come up with a couple of colored sheets or something as a backdrop perhaps. Maybe a stool but it is looking bleak for props.

Which of my lenses do you think would give me the best shot considering lighting?

Thanks for any input.

[jeromego]

you don't really have much of a choice with your lenses. For head shots i would use the 50 1.8 and for full body your kit lens.

You can also use the natural light from those windows and those white walls as a light source. or you can kill the ambient light that's coming in from those windows by using a high shutter speed.

[gonzogolf]

Dont mix your flash with clamp/utility lights. Bad color temp problem. As far as one light working for a model, if you only have one light then its going to have to. Get yourself a foam core board to use as a reflector for fill.

[mike62]

you don't really have much of a choice with your lenses. For head shots i would use the 50 1.8 and for full body your kit lens.

You can also use the natural light from those windows and those white walls as a light source. or you can kill the ambient light that's coming in from those windows by using a high shutter speed.

I know its hard to say but do you think there is adequate light from the photo to shoot with just ambient light and not even worry with the one monolight?

Maybe the 50mm would that do it?

[gonzogolf]

Cant say. I'm sure you can pump the iso and probably make some images. But if you are going to shoot a model, is that the look you want? Lighting is about controlling the direction of light, using it to reveal and conceal. I'm not saying you cant take great available light photos, but you should be about controlling the light, not letting it control you. Read up, look at the single strobe thread, and get a reflector asap.. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=412392

[Wilt]

What direction of the compass is the wall with windows? North would be most desirable for useful lighting with minimal supplemental lighting equipment.

[Foggy]

Dont mix your flash with clamp/utility lights. Bad color temp problem. As far as one light working for a model, if you only have one light then its going to have to. Get yourself a foam core board to use as a reflector for fill.

+1, I agree with Gonzogolf on this one with the reflector fill. I love foam core - gotta have more foam core :)

One light is great for low key portraits. If you do want to use those utiltiy lights, I suggest you use the appropriate colored gel to correct and match for the util lights.