Some lighting setups with pictures

Ive added some lighting diagrams to the latest post on my blog over at http://richardgrebby.t​umblr.com/

Its pretty basic and kind rough as my original post got wiped before I managed to upload it. Im not sure how interesting it will be to people but some feedback is always welcome.

Great shots & info. Thanks from a newbie strober.

Looks good

thanks from a newbie

Thank you. On the bright white background are you using 2 -devoted to back and then the 2 on subject. I have a 3 light set up and have difficulty getting the total white look without editing in lightroom. Do you achieve this without editing? I too am learning. your work is beautiful!

I found that interesting, actually, esp after couple minutes of really comparing the images and thinking about the lighting changes.

One thing that stuck me is how although I am not a big fan of blue backgrounds, I found the blue in the second background really was nicer than if it had been just a gray. The text says gray, so I don't know if it was the wb or what. But the same image with a total gray background would have been less appealling to me.

It would have been interesting to see that same shot but with grids on the front softbox as well to see the difference. I know that is not the look you were going for, just curious on how it would change the look.

I am drawn to the third shots the most though, with the high contrast. Just a personal thing.

Thanks for the time to post and explain your setup.