Using Einsteins

[lputman]

I set up with 2 Einsteins, main was modified with a 60" softlighter II umbrella, reflected, while the fill was a 46" softlighter II umbrella softbox. Post work in LR and CS4 (to clone the fill catch light.)

I am still trying to grasp my hands around these as I've only used my speedlites and didn't do that too often.

[Ambrosia76]

I am not good at studio shots yet so I really can't say anything constructive about the lighting, but it looks like a nice shot to me and a very handsome young man.

[Saralonde]

Very nice, Lori! So how do you like the Einsteins so far?

[OsmosisStudios]

Only thing I can suggest is a slight rimlight behind him off to one side to separate his head from the background

[lputman]

Thank you Ambrosia.

Thank you, Linda. So far, I like them. I am going from speedlites to monoblocs and it is a joy. I've got a bunch to learn about them but it will come in time.

Adam, I was wondering about that. I've never tried before and I don't have a boom. How do you suggest I position a speedlite on a light stand for that purpose?

ETA: OK, I see that you had where to position.

[zona5101]

Very nice - handsome young man to boot! Very nice job on the lighting.

[lputman]

Thank you, Bruce. This is my youngest and becoming an unwilling model now a days.

[OsmosisStudios]

Originally Posted by lputman

Adam, I was wondering about that. I've never tried before and I don't have a boom. How do you suggest I position a speedlite on a light stand for that purpose?

I quite like my assistants. Theyre very portable but have a tendency to whine. Give and take, I guess.

Otherwise you can always try a tripod with a movable center column. Many have one that can be tilted sideways: it helps with getting the camera (and, in this case, a speedlight) into something interesting spots.