Studio test - Does this lighting work for you?

Can I get opinions on this lighting. I just wanted to get someone else's perspective and observations. Thanks.

I dunno your model is looking a little stiff and you cut her legs off.

I'm on my laptop right now but I find the lighting generally pleasing. If anything the hair on the upper left hand side of the image isn't get as much light as I would like.

Thanks Sheldon. Yeah, she is stiff but she doesn't complain much. I think you're right about the hair. I couldn't put my finger on it. How's this... also increased the fill a tad.

I've read a lot about cropping your photo's, but never your model!!

Picture looks good though.

I prefer the first. (How much do you pay her, BTW)

As opposed to a "topless" model - is this a "bottomless"?

I's suggest that you post a bigger shot in Critique & G&N.

The picture got considerably flatter with the added fill and hair light. Notice the the difference between the shadows on the back of the chair.

Bill

It was OK then it became as flat and bland as the guy who advertised his photos in K-Mart the other day.

What I see is broad lighting. It is normally better to use short lighting on most women. It is almost split lighting ... since there is not a lot of light on the short side. What light modifier was on your key light ? On a hi-key background I usually use either a parabolic reflector or a grid spot to control the light.

D. Craig Flory wrote in post #2235073
What light modifier was on your key light ?

A 60x30 softbox.

Try doing the test again ... but place your large softbox on the opposite side of the mannequin so you have short lighting. Feather it. Make sure your fill light is not too bright. Re-post.