My cousin w/ off camera flash

Not too long ago I shot some photos of my cousin Ashley. It was my first time with off camera flash so it was definitely an experiment. I also wanted to try a few different new PP styles.

These were shot with a 580EXII into a silver umbrella at camera right, and a 430EX used as a hair light. As Im sure you can see, for some reason the 430EX was not firing. Its weird, I had never had a problem with it, and it works absolutely fine that day. must have been mad that I borrowed another flash.

CC definitely appreciated, I wanted them to look the way they do to go with her personality.

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I really like the lighting on the first and the third one.

thanks alot, that was my first time with off camera flash(thanks strobist!) and we were in a stairwell that was maybe 4 feet wide so it was a challenge, I was happy with the results

Nice! My favorite for overall results is #2, love the pose and the lighting looks nice.
#1 and 3 are good too, just wish the top of her head/hair didn't blend in with the BG so much, otherwise nice!
Not a fan of the desat of #4, but that's just me.

thanks tsee! I was so bummed out when the second flash didnt work and since her hair and the background were almost the same tonal value i was having a hard time! theres always next time.

I really liked the desaturation of the last at first, most peope ive asked have liked it, but now im thinkin im with you. not liking it much anymore.

Great lighting on the first 3. I like the smile in the second shot.

thank you!

I like 'em!
I'd say these are a whole lot better than my first try with off-camera flash.
Your cousin has a beautiful smile.

Very Nice. I like one and two.

I love the second one... and pretty model