First concept/strobist picture.

[contributor_M]

For those who don't know... I suck at using flash. So I've been reading Strobist blog, Neil Tangents blog, and basically any info I can find on and how to use this 580EX II I have.

Ok, that said, I was putting away dishes when I spotted how some white bowls (similar to the ones in this picture) were sticked. I'd thought that make an interesting photo, but I wanted to shoot it if I was shooting a product for a company.

Anyhoo, I mounted the Flash on a stand and shoot through with my Wescott umbrella camera right with about -1 1/2 FEC. All triggered with some Paul C. Buff Cybercync triggers.

I'm pleased with the results, but I know I can do better. Hopefully some of you point out the flaws so that I can apply the lessons learned in my next lighting venture.

Cheers!

[tomdrink]

Overall, a nice shot! I would maybe try to get a little more light in to the bottom. Maybe with a reflector, to make the reflection on the table stand out just a tad more.
Strobist style shooting is fun - keep practicing!

[contributor_M]

Originally Posted by tomdrink

Overall, a nice shot! I would maybe try to get a little more light in to the bottom. Maybe with a reflector, to make the reflection on the table stand out just a tad more.
Strobist style shooting is fun - keep practicing!

Cheers Tom.

I was considering using a reflector, but I was unsure of where to place it in regards to the setup. Maybe I could have placed it to the left angled down?

[arich]

A very nice shot, I would try to get more light on the bottom of the bowl. If you have a second light you might also play with trying to get some very subtle rim lighting on the left side. Also, the edge of the table blends in quite a bit with the background, you might play around and see if you can't make the table edge more distinct from the wall

[tomdrink]

Originally Posted by contributor_M

Cheers Tom.

I was considering using a reflector, but I was unsure of where to place it in regards to the setup. Maybe I could have placed it to the left angled down?

I was thinking lower left, angled up! Place the reflector low on the left side, to bounce a little of the umbrella light up into the shadow portion. Play around with it!

TomD

[Snarfy]

I'd say use a narrow, rectangular reflector from direct left so you get a thin rim light effect. Just enough to cancel out the reflections and replace them with specular highlighting.

[contributor_M]

Cheers guys. Thanks for the feedback!

[z-monster]

Adrian, have you tried the assignments on strobist yet?

[contributor_M]

Originally Posted by z-monster

Adrian, have you tried the assignments on strobist yet?

Not yet. I've been thinking about doing them. Actually, no reason why I can't try and see how it goes. So I guess I'll start.