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All,
I plan to shoot more headshots this year. I'd be interested in anything folks are willing to share about modifying ring flash. Pretty much decided on the Buff ABR400.
All on location, as I don't have a space. Contexts: weddings, model testing, edgy fun portraits, party -- all for a choice of that "look". I am experienced with studio and speedlight lighting on location, and I have a lot of different modifiers. In all these years I have never bought a ring flash. So, natch, I have to try it! (This attitude drives my wife NUTS.)
I also see this as an emergency fifth light in the Einstein kit. Yes, I know the Buff model is technically an Alien Bee unit, and that it is 320WS, not 640WS. Yes, I know it comes with a limited umbrella attachment only, but there's always a big white card, that kind of DIY tool. (I had a commercial advertising studio for some years so I am used to grabbing available materials to make a certain kind of light with gaffer tape and clamps, whatever.)
Circular catchlights are a little weird -- to me. Some clients might like them and when further from the subject it's not an issue. I expect that in some cases I will retouch them into something more appealing.
I like the idea of the ringlight as a fill where there is something a stop or more brighter acting as a key light. In addition, I think it will be forgiving with wrinkles. We'll see.
Anyway, thoughts?
Edited on Mar 04, 2016 at 09:38 PM · View previous versions
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