new strobes... first pics...

[benny g]

Hey there all,

Thanks to ll who gave me the info on strobes and strobe lighting.
I ended up getting 3 "Flashpro" 400 heads and the rest of the kit etc.

so hear are ome pics of the maternity shoot that i just did. as always if you can give me some more tips it would be much appreciated.

i was trying to light the belly more and create some nice shadows to contrast the bub to be.

[benny g]

and one more

[mufutau55]

Can you post the link to the Flashpro light kits you got? Thanks.
Nice pictures.

Mufutau

[mikekelley]

Shots seem good enough, maybe some shadow control learning is necessary, but it comes with time. I can't offer much more because I loathe maternity photos, but enjoy the new gear!

[benny g]

Can you post the link to the Flashpro light kits you got? Thanks.
Nice pictures.

Mufutau

here you go mate...

dragonimage (http://www.dragonimage.com.au/product.asp?id=1489).... these guys were super helpful, kinda guys that werent just after the sale..spent 1 1/2 just going through options for different photos... cant recommend them enough.

Yeah the shadow thing i am working on, i actually like the shadow style( to a degree) compared to fully perfectly exposed image. that first one i wish ide bounced a reflector of some sort up to add to the face... a little over the top i know!;)

[Lonnie]

I can't offer much more because I loathe maternity photos, but enjoy the new gear!

This really made me LOL - thanks. :)

Agreed that shadows are harsh. Also, her hair is in the dark. I find the 3rd photo to be strange, it almost look like the little girl is sucking on her bellybutton.

[Lonnie]

Forgot to mention - the lighting in the 3rd shot looks really good to me.