First shot with new strobe and umbrella

[ldam]

Just picked up a studio kit (single strobe + umbrella) the other day and had my buddy model for me while I got a feel for it. I liked this one the most to post for critique. Not too much PP done to it except black levels and contrast. Go nuts and spare no mercy! *bends over* :oops:

My own thoughts for validation:

- I could've used my flash for a hair light
- The white shirt is too much


http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Yj2LvQtrC2E/StVjgmX6zoI/AAAAAAAAC2I/hhnsl1qnuhI/_MG_4904.jpg
http://picasaweb.google.ca/lh/photo/NTpOmvT80yZJh6UYpEhK2Q?feat=directlink

[ScottKCooper]

I agree about the hair blending into the background. I'd crop just below the collar - just above the black stitching. that brings the amount of white shirt down to a managable amount.