Dec 13, 2005 01:14 | #1 I keep getting shadows like this little girl's chin when I am forced to use a flash.  or this - shadow on the wall:  These were both in very crowded lobbies with high ceilings. Is there a flash arrangement or technique to avoid this? I'm currently using a top mounted 550EX with a steno attachment (I think its called that, its a white plastic cap that fits over the end). Not used on the second shot.
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fslshooter Goldmember  1,469 posts Joined Nov 2004 Location: DeLand, Florida More info | Dec 13, 2005 07:53 | #2 Gary Fong's Lightsphere II works for me. Some folks use flash brackets or both. A Lightsphere II and flash bracket search should yield tons of hits on the subjects. Jerry ~ Baseball is a game where only defensive players handle the ball and offensive players who hit successfully in only one third of their at bats are among the best in the sport.
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SuzyView Cream of the Crop  More info | Dec 13, 2005 08:03 | #3 I have the same problem at some shoots and I use the attachment on the flash as well. I've found that large white reflectors behind or on both sides near the floor helps. I shot a wedding on Sat. and the family wanted portraits on the sofa. I set the people farther from the wall and had lamps on the floor behind them on the sides. The set up was on the spot, but it worked. There were only a few shadows. I like soft boxes and reflectors. Just got some and I am still experimenting. Hoped this helped. Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese!
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Robert_Lay Cream of the Crop  7,546 posts Joined Jul 2005 Location: Spotsylvania Co., VA More info | Dec 13, 2005 08:49 | #4 The naked flash produces very harsh lighting. In order to reduce the unwanted harsh shadows, the light must be made more diffuse. There are several ways to make lighting more diffuse - passing the light through thin light fabric, bouncing the light off of a large reflective umbrella or large panel, etc. Bob
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SuzyView Cream of the Crop More info | Dec 13, 2005 15:50 | #5 Where can I get a lightsphere? Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese!
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fslshooter Goldmember 1,469 posts Joined Nov 2004 Location: DeLand, Florida More info | SuzyView wrote: Where can I get a lightsphere? SuzyView Jerry ~ Baseball is a game where only defensive players handle the ball and offensive players who hit successfully in only one third of their at bats are among the best in the sport.
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SuzyView Cream of the Crop More info | Dec 13, 2005 21:18 | #7 After I posted I went on Gary Fong's website and found it. Thanks. I ordered it. Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese!
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Sounds like the lightsphere's got the vote, and a bracket where practical. Reflectors for set-up shots.
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bachscuttler Goldmember  1,104 posts Joined Oct 2004 Location: Montrose NE Scotland More info | I just bought one camerastageleft.com
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