I agree 100%. As a long time lurker and absorber of information, I will finally be purchasing my first lighting set up shortly but budget constraints will keep me to one light. This thread has turned what I was going to deem as a compromise into one of pure joy and anticipation as to the possibilities that can happen with one light. I thank you all for your submissions, your enthusiasm and your gifts that you are willing to share.
when I started this I had no clue it would reach anywhere NEAR 11 pages. Now I can;t wait to see more. This is a tremendous learning experience. Any one got any more or any new ones?
weezintrumpete wrote:
Wow Jason, those are IMPRESSIVE!
Thanks! Always appreciate the positive feedback. I just hope everyone who sees these realizes that having a one light setup isn't bad at all. You can still achieve great results. And honestly, now that I generally use a two to three light setup... I long for the simplicity and ease of the one light rig.
BMMack wrote:
Great shots, Jason. What kind of modifiers are you using on that 800 for these outdoor shots (especially the first two)?
Actually, #1, 2, 3, 5... were just the B800 outfitted with the 7" silver refelector cone that comes with them. #4 had a 35" Octabox attached to it. And I posted some pics earlier in this thread (page 8) and those were all taken just with the reflector attached as well. It was all I had at the time, now though I use that 35" octabox and also a 22" beauty dish.
Here's one I just took last night. I forgot to take the setup shot, but it's only an AB800 with a 47" octabox just off camera on right. Could have used a hairlight on this one...
Be gentle because I'm pretty new to all this! And be gentle on the model too because, well, it's me and there's a reason I stay *behind* the camera.
Man these photos are amazing! I have already bought some books on lighting techniques and i plan on setting up something myself. Quick question on the Alien Bees. Do they have constant lighting so that you can calculate lighting and exposure or do you have to try and error? Also up to what speed does it syncronise?
TeeJayCee wrote:
Jason: Your work is fantastic! As someone who is really just starting to explore lighting rigs, what you have shown us is very inspirational.
Your work on your website is simply wonderful!
Thank you so much for sharing and taking the time to explain your setup.
Cheers!
Trevor
You're welcome Trevor! Appreciate the kind words. And I'm glad it has provided some inspiration and help. Keep shooting!!!
