Strobist Tests
I am starting to explore the practice of using my SB-600 off camera. After poking around over on the Strobist Blog, I have decided that I am going to give this a bit of a go. I am planning on ordering the a light stand, clamp, and umbrella in order to get more use out of the SB-600 off camera. Check out the Lighting 101 section of the blog for a great overview of what you need in order to do this.
The more I have read through the blog, the more questions I have. I figured the best way to learn is to simply mess around with what I already have. So, earlier tonight, I collected my D90, SB-600, ML-L3 remote, and my two tripods and moved into the living room. I set the SB-600 on a small tripod and the D90 on the larger one.
I moved and tilted the flash all over the room having the light directly on me and reflecting the light off of the walls and ceiling. I also toyed around with the power settings of the flash that is in the camera as well as the SB-600 which was set up as a remote.
Yes, that is right. The light fell on me as I was the subject. I figured that I would be as good of a guinea pig as anyone. Here are two of the shots that I liked the most. I have to say, it is not so much fun seeing so many photographs of yourself in such horrible light. Oh well, If you can’t laugh at yourself …
I am interested in any feedback that anyone has to offer.
Hey Paul, I am curious now of reading more about strobits… maybe I will start posting my pics soon also.
Cheers.
I really dig the second one. Looks like there is a weird looking “halo” shadow around your head in the first. Or I may just be seeing things.