Machete!

[WastedLight]

Taking some fun pictures for a friend, don't ask why we have a machete laying around.
She picked it up and went with it.



Backdrop lit by a flagged Opus M40. Having difficulties keeping it throwing enough light but not interfering with the subjects exposure.
Main light is an SB700 in SU4 mode, 1/8 power from camera upper left through an umbrella.
Silver reflector camera right.

Lighting triggered by on-camera flash @ 1/128th.

D7000
16-85mm @ 50mm
1/60
ISO 250
f/5.0

[BigFuzzy]

So what's your question as per the forum rules?
If you're just looking to share without asking for commentary, there's also a SYS (share your shot) section.
Cheers!

PS welcome to DPS!

[WastedLight]

Oops, excuse me...

How can I keep the background light from lighting the subject?
I moved her as far forward as I could, but then I'm frame and space limited...
The background light it fixed brightness so I can't turn that down...

Basically I setup the exposure JUST bright enough to blowout the background, then put in my subject and adjust the SB700 to light her enough...
Am I equipment or technique limited you think?

[RLucas]

This is going to sound like a stupid question, but how big is the flag you are using, and what color is it?

[LeeR]

I think I was married to her. I know I've seen that look before!

[WastedLight]

Originally Posted by RLucas

This is going to sound like a stupid question, but how big is the flag you are using, and what color is it?

It is cardboard about 20x10". It blocks direct light from the Background flash onto the subject. I don't know how I could position it to block reflected light from the backdrop...

Thank you for the replies!