Intense Emotion

This kid needs a hug. I'm not a fan of headlights (dual catchlights) in the eyes; but this is a nice capture for the family album I guess.

Lots of hotspots there.

I was going for a toned down version of
Jill Greenberg's ---- End Of Times

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I think you capture the look very well but based on what I've read re: Ms Greenberg and her methods, there are other photographers more worthy of being emulated...

True... but it was a fun experiment. Just needed to wait for my son to have one of his moments.

J Kacey wrote in post #6772296
True... but it was a fun experiment. Just needed to wait for my son to have one of his moments.

At least you had the decency to just wait for it instead of causing it...

The picture made more sense to me when you showed the type of picture you were trying to recreate.

I thought of Greenberg right away before I scrolled down, so I think you managed to get the look you were going for.

J Kacey wrote in post #6772263
I was going for a toned down version of
Jill Greenberg's ---- End Of Times

..and you did it. I like it.
I don't really understand all of the criticism of her style. It is what it is and hotspots are not necessarily always evil.

Did you use two lights at 45 degrees + a ringflash and bg light???

David,
Here is the approximate lighting setup I used.

Thanks. I appreciate that.