first attempt at "studio" lights

I purchased a strobist kit and an extra umbrella, swivel and stand from mpex (if you don't already know what it is, check it out here: mpex.com/strobist) and had a go at a "studio" setup.

I made a simple frame out of PVC to hang some black paper from and placed the kids on some black fabric over a pillow to prop them up. One umbrella was placed at the right of the subject, above and pointing down at a 45 degree angle vertically, and the other umbrella was at the left of the subject even with their height directly facing them at a 45 degree angle horizontally.

The light source on the right was my 430EX at 1/4 power, and at left was a vivitar 285hv at 1/4 power - shot manually at ISO 100 - 1/200 and between f/8 and f/5.6 I beleive. Both flashes were triggered off of cactus 4-channel removes purchased through ebay.

Be kind to a first timer - here are my 3 favorites:

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Fantastic

camo

Very good. Also, thanks for the info on the kit. I think I may have to get one.......

Precious. This little one looks to be very aware already.

haha, that second shot is so great! If that was my kid I would have it blown up and in my living room