One more portrait

[aadam_21]

Here's my son - shot at the same time as my daughter. Again, a hair light would have helped a lot, but I wanted to see if anyone had any further suggestions. I also think I need to either decrease the power of the strobe, or angle it a bit different, because here you can see a slight reflection on the backdrop instead of just blackness.

[subrataofkris]

Wow such a sweet kid, I loved the dark backdrop, the predominant yellow in the clothes and wodden horse. Yes, you are right about the strobe, the light is a bit too sharp, so you have burned out right edge, lost left arm and dark hairs. The light on the left side of the face looks perfect, I feel that should be the measure of the maximum light intensity.

[aadam_21]

Thanks for the input. I've just started playing with strobes for the first time, so I'm still getting my feet wet. I have got a way to go still!

[jiminyClickit]

aadam_21,

Your daughter's portrait has a more complete look to it with her hands showing, compared to your son's lowered and missing ones (I am so hoping he is not indeed absent any limbs). A head shot is OK without them; when you have a prop that the hands can interact with, it seems "off" to not show them. Framing is tight, gives a sense of being "boxed in." Basically a charming photo, just some things that could make it a little better.

[sgrbear724]

I would have turned the camera vertical to get more of the body of the horse/child. The horse and child heads seem disconnected. That said, the lighting is great, the color is uniform, and the subject is darn cute! :-)

[clockdoc]

I think you are off to a good start. The light on the right is just a little too close to the subject. I'll be able to help more when I know you lighting setup, type of reflectors used and distances from the subject. Keep shooting!