Using a single strobe - creative examples - post yours

ssnxp wrote in post #9017766
What's the benefit of getting a Mini and a Flex over getting 2 Flex units instead,

since i have Plus II's having the mini would help because the mini can trigger all wizards.

motion_projekt wrote in post #9021005
since i have Plus II's having the mini would help because the mini can trigger all wizards.

As can the Flex.

Here's a couple of band promo pics I took a few weeks ago...

Strobist (1&2): single 430exII w/reflective 43" umbrella high camera left @ full power.
Strobist (3): single bare 430exII firing against opposite wall, approx 30cm off ground @ 45 degrees.

Three from me

580EXII bounced into ceiling

Would you say that this is an improvement compared what I posted on page 164? I feel that the composition of my girlfriend and I could be better. We were in a bit of a rush. How do you feel about the lighting? An improvement? Still learning. All of your advice has been very helpful and well appreciated.

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CO Mac wrote in post #9024411
Would you say that this is an improvement compared what I posted on page 164? I feel that the composition of my girlfriend and I could be better. We were in a bit of a rush. How do you feel about the lighting? An improvement? Still learning. All of your advice has been very helpful and well appreciated.

Over here, the first two look to be significantly underexposed.

mickeyjuice wrote in post #9025616
Over here, the first two look to be significantly underexposed.

Hmmm. I changed them. Sorry to be reposting the same pics but it really helps me to get some constructive criticism. I get the feeling sometimes that I am scared of over exposing. Just need to keep with the histogram and chug along.

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mattograph wrote in post #8999582
There's a lesson for us all.

16 years old, less than $1000 worth of gear, and a photo that looks like its straight out of a dolce and gabana ad.

You have serious talent.

And ask around -- I never compliment anyone.

The person in the pic is from Greys Anatomy.

CO Mac wrote in post #9025819
Hmmm. I changed them. Sorry to be reposting the same pics but it really helps me to get some constructive criticism. I get the feeling sometimes that I am scared of over exposing. Just need to keep with the histogram and chug along.

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Much better CO Mac. Experiment with your exposures to see at what point you no longer have a controlled highlight and then work within that limitation. Don't be afraid of overexposing. Just watch the highlights and check your histogram (make sure you understand what the histogram is telling you). If your LCD is bright and you're using that as a guide ( I don't recommend using it to check exposure) then perhaps change the brightness to more accurately reflect exposure.

Ultimately you want to expose for the highlights and watch the specular highlights for clipping.

Nice picture! Now do it with a 7-UP get it?

skill wrote in post #9030403

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Very nice image. How many times did you have to do it before getting this shot?