Oh sure, I had one x800 White Lightning on approx 3/4 power shooting thru a Photoflex large Multidome with two silver and two gold panels in it, approx 7ft from the Model.
One the other side I had another x800 White Lightning, at approx. 3/8 power bounced into a Calumet Umbrella.
The hair light was on the Boom, overhead, a B400 on approx. 1/2 power and a 10 degree grid in it.
The background is a Photek, Black, velvet-like material.
I had a B800 on 1/4 power shooting a pink gel on the background, when I saw that the black background was pretty much swallowing up all the pink from the background light, I turned it onto the Model, you can see the extra pink high lites on her left side, I liked it as it added a certain warm glow..
Steven, thanks for the picture of the studio, and the example shot. I am going nuts trying to figure out what to buy. I am thinking three WL x800's, but if they won't go low enough, and the x1600 is better because of the 1/4 switch which will let them go lower than the x800 then I am needing to rethink my purchase. It seems crazy to buy a more powerful light in order to go lower. If thats indeed an issue, then I would probably be better buying AB400's. I don't want to have to shoot all my shots at f22.
A question for all those who use reflectors. What is the best general all purpose reflector you own? I'm gonna pick one up to start playing with some natural light portrait/macro/product stuff and want to start very basic.
Tips would be good ta. I have been looking at the lastolite range or 30com or 50cm relfectors.
chris78cpr wrote:
A question for all those who use reflectors. What is the best general all purpose reflector you own? I'm gonna pick one up to start playing with some natural light portrait/macro/product stuff and want to start very basic.
Tips would be good ta. I have been looking at the lastolite range or 30com or 50cm relfectors.
Your finished shots are amazing and setup photos are truly inspirational.
May I know where can I get the gold reflector in your third setup? What kind of stand did you use for this reflector? You and your daughter are very creative and talented.
splate wrote:
JohnE,
Your finished shots are amazing and setup photos are truly inspirational.
May I know where can I get the gold reflector in your third setup? What kind of stand did you use for this reflector? You and your daughter are very creative and talented.
Thanks,
Seth
Thanks Seth. Kortney and I appreciate the compliment.
The reflector is from PhotoFlex and it is their LitePanel reflector Kit. The material for the one that I have is gold on one side and white on the other. The frame is 6' x 3' and the whole thing collapses and stores in its bag. I purchase both the reflector material and the difusion material.
You can purchase the stand and the stand-to-frame connectors for it (I did.)
I also bought the 7' x 7' version and have suspended it over a pool with the difusion material to tone down the direct sunlight for a recent shoot (I think there is a photo somewhere on FM's where I show it suse.
Translucent panel gives reflection or diffusion.
Shock-corded frame enables set up and take down in minutes.
Square tube frame prevents twisting and rounded edges make positioning two panels together easy.
Extensive Quality Control process ensures a perfect product.
The LitePanel Kit comes with a Crossbar, 2214 LiteStand, Main & T Clamp, Carry Bag, and two reversible fabrics:
Translucent and Soft Gold/White
Translucent is used to diffuse light. Produces broad light source and soft effects.
Soft Gold mixes silver and gold in zig-zag pattern. Warm, summery feel. Great with skin tones.
White White brightens the reflected light.
LitePanel Kit
#FV-PANELKIT1
39x72" (99×183cm)
Frame: Aluminum
Fabrics: Translucent, White/Soft Gold
Hardware: Crossbar, LiteStand, Main & T Clamp, Carry Bag
Man, I really like all of your set ups. I managed to attain quite a few neat ideas from the photo's that I saw. Unfortunatly due to renting a small studio apartment, I don't have much room, but I may have the length to pull of a few shots. I will definetly have to try this out. Ofcourse I need lighting first.
lol..
Thanks for the posts guys, you all just inspired 1 more person to set up a in home studio.
I shoot in my living room, 
(in this one Cris Baten in action, and you can see my fresh painting walls)