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Old 04-27-2010, 11:15 PM
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Default Self Portrait dual side lights

This is a self portrait I did using a flash on each side bounced off a silver umbrella. The flashes were setup as equal as I could get them and I used foam core to bounce some light back into my face to fill it a bit. I was trying to recreate a style of image I have seen, however I think they frequently use a light in front as well to bring in the fill light.
So my question would be does the lighting I have hear work for you and what suggestions may you have that I might try to improve on this. Any other comments/suggestions are also welcome.

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Old 04-28-2010, 03:05 AM
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I don't have anything bad to say. I love it! Fantastic job
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Old 04-28-2010, 04:26 AM
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I don't have anything bad to say. I love it! Fantastic job
Thank You for your kind comments.

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Great shot! I think a light from the front would definitely improve it, though.
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Old 04-28-2010, 12:01 PM
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Like Reed said...light from behind the camera would have brought some light to the front of your shot to blend the light even more. Never the less it is a great shot. Nice SP.
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Looks good to me, bro!
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Old 04-28-2010, 03:36 PM
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reedtm & Jamie Hickey - Thanks for your in put. A bit more fill in front would probably help some.

CheaperKings - thanks for your comment.
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