It's Day 2 of my Six Days of Speedlight Shooting Tips here on my blog. Scroll down for previous speedlite posts.
Today's tip: Create Terrific Top Light.
Concept: Position the light directly above the subject. Use "voice
activated" light stands to save on real light stands. Use a softbox with a recessed diffusion panel to
soften and direct the light. Moving the softbox a few inches can dramatically change where the
shadows fall and how much of your subject is illuminated. I talk more
about shadows (and light) in my Kelby Training class: Light - the main
element in every photograph. Info on my On-line Classes page.
After you make your photograph, play with plug-ins. My original photograph is top left. I used the Monday Morning filter in Nik Color Efex Pro to create the image on the top right. All my plug-ins are listed on my Save on Plug-ins page.
Recommended Gear:
Canon 5D Mark III
Canon 24-105mm IS lens
Westcott Apollo Softbox kit
Canon 600EX-RT Speedlite
Canon ST-E3 Speedlite Transmitter
Tether Tools kit.
Explore the light,
Rick
This post sponsored by Westcott. Check 'em out for all your lighting needs.