1st studio shoot... Please give comments

[ants888]

Hey guys, just did a studio shoot for my friend's blogshop. It was my first time doing a studio shoot and i was kinda nervous , praying hard that i wouldn't screw up on the shot.

Was using my nikon D90 , 18-105mm lense , had to shoot it from quite a distance and the studio was quite small. The studio only had 2 lights with softbox for the backdrop and a flash light. I have no idea on how to operate the equipment and was doing trial and error for the first hour. Some of the errors i spot on the photo was that there is a darker shade above the model. and maybe overexpose??? As the flashlight was kinda big. Would gladly accept any comments on this photo for now. It was my very 1st shooting in the studio and i really learn alot. I hope to learn more from here.Thank you.

SHUTTER : 125
ISO : 100
APERTURE : 11
WHITE BALANCE : AUTO

This were the readings that came out from the lightmeter which the guy had initially help me in setting up.

[Tito87]

Originally Posted by ants888

Hey guys, just did a studio shoot for my friend's blogshop. It was my first time doing a studio shoot and i was kinda nervous , praying hard that i wouldn't screw up on the shot.

Was using my nikon D90 , 18-105mm lense , had to shoot it from quite a distance and the studio was quite small. The studio only had 2 lights with softbox for the backdrop and a flash light. I have no idea on how to operate the equipment and was doing trial and error for the first hour. Some of the errors i spot on the photo was that there is a darker shade above the model. and maybe overexpose??? As the flashlight was kinda big. Would gladly accept any comments on this photo for now. It was my very 1st shooting in the studio and i really learn alot. I hope to learn more from here.Thank you.

SHUTTER : 125
ISO : 100
APERTURE : 11
WHITE BALANCE : AUTO

This were the readings that came out from the lightmeter which the guy had initially help me in setting up.

Know your equipment before you bring the model in.

[candidrachel]

I like the photo. I think you did a great job considering your difficulites. Heck, would have had no clue! If I was doing it for a favour for a friend then I probably would have winged it like you did!

Good job!

[gturner]

What were you trying to achieve with the shoot?

[Peely22]

IMO, you need to lighten the face area; perhaps even the whole image.
With the weight of the light all from behind it seems a touch unbalanced to me.

[RLucas]

Originally Posted by gturner

What were you trying to achieve with the shoot?

This would be my question as well.
For the photo itself, the exposure overall looks pretty decent. It looks like the light was set up in a fashion as to where it was side lit. The areas that really matter, like her eyes, are in darkness.
My suggestion is that if you can get ahold of some hot lights, or any light for that matter, and a mannequin head, and practice shining the light in different areas to see what effect it has. Just start with one light, and work your way up to more complex lighting.
Pretty good for your first shot. I just feel bad for the model. I bet she got tired.

[ants888]

Originally Posted by Tito87

Know your equipment before you bring the model in.

Yes. You're right. I should have done more research on the equipment. But because the studio was booked by my friend, thus i had no idea on what would be available in the studio. Would take note on this, thank you.