How did I do ?

Ok so i bought a $300 light kit delivered to my door from HK off eBay. It included 3 lights, stands 2 soft boxes, 2 umbrellas, triggers and gels. This is one of the first shots I took with them. Would love to hear your thoughts ? Im not looking for critiques on composition, more lighting technique..

I think the image came out pretty well. The only thing that I would suggest that you add is a rim light to add separation from the background (parts of both of their heads seem to blend into the background).

Sweet thanks DRV, Thanks for the comment..
Ill give that a try..

When you took the photo, were your lights in the same position as we see in the above image? If so, try and get them closer. As close as possible in fact. When in a controlled environment, and you have the time, remember that the closer and larger the light source, the softer the light. The image looks good, but it could have been better

You may consider, for this shot anyway, to pull the lights down six inches or so.
I agree with the rim light...even an elevated hair light sprayed across the backs of the heads and shoulders would do well.

I know you said not to critique composition, but with her chin tucked it's sooo hard to avoid hard shadows under the chin.
Even a reflector or white foam core board would do a good job of bring a little up-fill into this shot.

Areseem thanks for the tips. Yeah as u see the set up shot is how I took the pic.

Thanks Kechar for the shadow tip, I'll learn as I go

Link to kit please

kwando wrote in post #14607932
Link to kit please

http://www.ebay.com.au …_trksid=p3984.m​1438.l2649

I would have been hesitant giving a saw as a prop !

Haha yes it actually looks like he has cut his finger Off!