Using MULTIPLE strobes - creative examples - post yours!

Wow Peter, to me that's great thinking outside the box.

pnmd wrote in post #12217790
hey thanks alot guys! was going for a somewhat cinematic feel

Thanks for the setup, it does feel very cinematic. Feels like the Forrest and Bob S/S 2010 Campaign with the woman in the car by Henrik Adamson...some of my favorite fashion work, ever.

phamster wrote in post #12161260
Nina Model ~ Glam

Working with Nina in the Spa again.

i have not explored Glam with models yet and this is my first real attempt i think..

the wind was created with a 50 dollar fan, held by my friend Cory..

Hair and Make up was done by Cassandra Alsop for Elements Spa

lighting was 3 lights.

1. key light was Elinchrom Quadra with Deep octa @ 2.3 power about 4 feet away

2. left and right side kickers were AB1600 with Softlighters 60 inch @ 1/3 power

all triggered by Cactus V5's

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperturef/7.1
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed100
Exposure Bias0 EV

A lot of stuff to be done there.. I think the imperfections stands out more with the PP technique you are using.
.... clean her skin...especially the skin tone difference on the cheek and eye bags, fix blotchy lipstick too.. add lashes on lower eyelashes, clean eyebrows

pnmd wrote in post #12216465
Ashley

nice

MJones wrote in post #12212783
Claire.
AB400 in 47" Octa behind and to the left of frame, B800 in HOBD to the camera right.

Did you use the sock on the BD?

MJones wrote in post #12212783
Claire.
AB400 in 47" Octa behind and to the left of frame, B800 in HOBD to the camera right.

this is good other than the cut off parts... not a fan of the BG and hair masking though.

DigiNon wrote in post #12217853
Wow Peter, to me that's great thinking outside the box.

thx man, just experimenting with lights to prevent boredom, night into day flash...

PhilF wrote in post #12217903
nice

thx Phil

anlenke wrote in post #12217858
Thanks for the setup, it does feel very cinematic. Feels like the Forrest and Bob S/S 2010 Campaign with the woman in the car by Henrik Adamson...some of my favorite fashion work, ever.

just saw googled that campaign, great shots and a little risque

@pnmd, that last shot is quite captivating!

bedojo wrote in post #12213537
that is awesome!
is it a composite, or where does someone go about getting that background??

Composite - the background is actually a photo of a hardwood floor that was modified to have deeper tones .

Ray Marrero wrote in post #12215294
I agree, this is an awesome image. Good job.

pnmd wrote in post #12216132
great shots Quickster and MJones, love the styling, lighting, and editing!

Wow, thanks guys!

bimmeracer3 wrote in post #12218559
Did you use the sock on the BD?

Yes, the diffusion sock + light blocking insert was used. The Octa had both diffusion panels on as well

PhilF wrote in post #12218621
this is good other than the cut off parts... not a fan of the BG and hair masking though.

Thanks Phil - Did you observe this the moment you saw the image or after thorough inspection to provide feedback?

pnmd wrote in post #12217790
hey thanks alot guys! was going for a somewhat cinematic feel

setup:

shot at night in parking garage...

Such a dramtic shot in such a un-dramtic location... Nice.

pnmd wrote in post #12217790
hey thanks alot guys! was going for a somewhat cinematic feel

setup:

shot at night in parking garage...
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Great shot, thanks for sharing the setup!

@Peter, as always brilliant shot! Loved it from the second you uploaded it to FB lol! Still can't believe you shot it at 1/60 and f/8 if I remember correctly!

Not anywhere close to the quality of some of the glamor work being posted here, but I liked the tone and texture of this shot from a shoot last weekend.

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abbadon31 wrote in post #12154414

2 9x32 strip-boxes at 45 to the back
4' octa boomed in front of subject feathered down to the floor
strobe with snoot and grid on the background

That's awesome. According to my laptop, this lacks a lot of contrast. Is that something you were going for? I just played around with the image a little and was wondering if that was the atmosphere you were going for since my edit gives it a different feel.

pnmd wrote in post #12203192
Ashley

pnmd wrote in post #12206698
whatever, your environmental portraits are amazing, lighting, model, everything!
Yes, it was a clamshell type lighting:

always appreciate the encouragement from you Pham! It'd be great to break out but way too many great photographers out there. And the day job keeps me pretty busy

Thanks for the BTS. Great shot. Can you share the lighting settings or ratio or whatever the terminology is?

Anyone with recommendations on websites/books on this would be great - I just play around with the settings and that's not really getting a. good results or b. repeatable lucky shots.

Harleypugs wrote in post #12219900
Such a dramtic shot in such a un-dramtic location... Nice.

kokakaste2 wrote in post #12219994
Great shot, thanks for sharing the setup!

Chana wrote in post #12220548
@Peter, as always brilliant shot! Loved it from the second you uploaded it to FB lol! Still can't believe you shot it at 1/60 and f/8 if I remember correctly!

thx yall. Glad bts helps.

Chana, wanted at least f/8 to minimize flare from the rear window strobe and dragged shutter at 1/60 to light up her face since none of the stobes were pointed at her face

trueimage wrote in post #12222513
Thanks for the BTS. Great shot. Can you share the lighting settings or ratio or whatever the terminology is?

Anyone with recommendations on websites/books on this would be great - I just play around with the settings and that's not really getting a. good results or b. repeatable lucky shots.

all the Elinchrom strobes were set at power setting of 1.5, except the DLite on the ground was at 2.0 b/c that's lowest it'll go, so I backed it up some.
Also the Sekonic meter read f/13 and shot at f/10-11 b/c I like bright/ slightly overexposed pics. YMMV depending on lens etc