It's the little things...

[SandeeWig]

Today I implemented the amazing and truly wonderful technology of installing a business card on my pop up flash, thereby giving me the ability to bounce the ever-dreaded harsh light.

And then the clouds parted and the sun shined down upon me.

Just wanted to share. This is almost SOOC; bumped up exposure and tone curve adjustment in DPP; and cropped it.

1/20, f/5.6, 55 mm, ISO 100, 0 EV, Flash: On, Fired

Thanks for looking! Thoughts and comments always welcome and appreciated.

[plangereis]

The lighting is great in this photo, and what a wonderful smile! Thanks for sharing this.

[Bernzfotos]

Fabulous foto - love his smile. Yes you have the lighting right here as well as composition. Cheers, Bernz

[candleman]

very very nice. well done
he's so cute, what a character.

[leonaashlee]

What a cute subject...and a great shot. Nice work Aimee

[jakethepig]

Well done Aimee, the lighting looks great and it's a lovely portrait of a gorgeous little boy. The skin tones are lovely and what a lovely smile he gave you. Nice work Aimee.

Dave.

[Chip]

Bouncing does wonders, doesn't it? Very nice light, Aimee, and very nice photo.

[SandeeWig]

Originally Posted by plangereis

The lighting is great in this photo, and what a wonderful smile! Thanks for sharing this.

Thank you plangereis.

Originally Posted by Bernzfotos

Fabulous foto - love his smile. Yes you have the lighting right here as well as composition. Cheers, Bernz

Thank you, Bernz. Every now and then I get a natural smile out of him. I consider it quite an accomplishment!

Originally Posted by candleman

very very nice. well done
he's so cute, what a character.

Thanks, candleman! Nice to hear from you. And, you are so right, he is quite the character!

Originally Posted by leonaashlee

What a cute subject...and a great shot. Nice work Aimee

Thanks, Leona.

Originally Posted by jakethepig

Well done Aimee, the lighting looks great and it's a lovely portrait of a gorgeous little boy. The skin tones are lovely and what a lovely smile he gave you. Nice work Aimee.

Dave.

Hey Dave, thanks so much! I love his smile. To capture the real thing takes some patience though because he's gotten into the habit of making the cheese face, which looks more like a constipated face!

Originally Posted by Chip

Bouncing does wonders, doesn't it? Very nice light, Aimee, and very nice photo.

It certainly does, Chip! I've tried just about every DIY diffuser, okay two: coffee filter and film canister, but neither work as well as the bounce did in terms of even lighting and (bonus!) catchlights that are not just pin lights in the center of his eyes! Love it!!

Thanks for your comments.