xenomer Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 I have to make some "fashion-like" photographs in water. The model have to splash the water front of the natural background. I have to freeze the drops in air. So I need a really short shutterspeed and still have the background naturally light. Any suggestions for lighting or anything that can help in this situation? (I have flashes, reflectors and can get almost any necessary equipment but I have never done such photo before). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenomer Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 Sorry, I forgot to say that I would like to make it late afternoon to have nice natural light on the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd peach seattle, washi Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 What camera? What's the flash sync speed of your camera and/or lens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenomer Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 Canon EOS 350D, 1/200 sec X-sync and I have a 580EX and a 430EX flash + I can get other not dedicated flashes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenomer Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 For the lens I have the options: Canon 70-200 mm 1:4 L or Sigma 100 mm 1:2,8 EX DG MACRO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd peach seattle, washi Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 Given that sync constraint, I'd probably shoot it available light and maybe work the contrast / fill issues with reflectors (if necessary). 1/500th is generally sufficient to freeze water drops, though you can trend higher if need be. If you had a camera that synced at 1/500, I'd use flash for fill, but I think you'll be fighting it at 200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenomer Posted July 5, 2006 Author Share Posted July 5, 2006 Thank you very much for the suggestion. The 580EX and 430EX has the possibility to be used in fast sync mode (quick multiply flashes to light the shutter plane). So I can try the 1/500 sec. Any suggestions for positioning the reflectors or flashes? Are the waterdropps better if I try to backlit them with the 430EX or should I use an on-camera flash? Should I use any accent light on the drops or the lighting (reflectors) for the person is also good for the water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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