First Fashion Shoot + New Studio

[lindamccague]

<p>I very recently set up a small studio space. I primarily shoot weddings, but wanted to have a space to shoot maternity and babies etc. instead of always going to client homes.<br />A friend of a friend needed some fashion type shots (a first for me), so we tried out my new space and lights.<br />Used for these photos were 3 Alien Bees 800's. I used a strip box with grid for hairlight, softbox, and a beauty dish for some of the shots. We changed things up and I did different lighting with his different outfits. It was a lot of fun!<br />I'd love to hear some thoughts.<br /><img src="http://www.westsidephotography.ca/DWF/003.jpg" alt="" /><br /><img src="http://www.westsidephotography.ca/DWF/004.jpg" alt="" /><br /><img src="http://www.westsidephotography.ca/DWF/006.jpg" alt="" /><br /><img src="http://www.westsidephotography.ca/DWF/007.jpg" alt="" /><br /><img src="http://www.westsidephotography.ca/DWF/008.jpg" alt="" /></p>

[Matt Laur]

<p>Nice work! Way to squeeze excellent results out those Bees and modifiers. <br /><br />Of course, I can't leave well enough alone: you might want to tone down those white strings from the red hoodie - they're a little distracting. Hey, if that's the worst I can come up with, right?</p>

[bobcossar]

<p>Technicaly....great! But does Fashion = Scruffy? Guy needs a haircut and a shave....and some pecs too.....</p>

[joseph_wisniewski]

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<p>But does Fashion = Scruffy?</p>

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<p>Unfortunately, yes, basically since 1984 with "Miami Vice" and Don Johnson.</p>

[donnie_strickland]

<p>Well done! I would have liked just a tiny bit of light on his right eye in the second shot.</p>

[lindamccague]

<p>Thank you very much! I was thinking they eye needed more light and wondering if anyone would notice. I wasn't sure how to get it there as adding more fill would have it the entire side of his face. Maybe that would have been fine though.<br>

Also... I had nothing to do with the hair/shave!</p>

[markonestudios]

<p>Hi Linda,</p>

<p>Good job :) Methinks a reflector would have done the trick as far as fill is concerned. Distance-to-subject would dictate amount of fill.</p>

<p>Finally, I would sharpen the images just a tad. To my eye they look a bit soft, then again, I could be wrong, on account of the small image size...</p>

[Alex]

<p>Well seems to me likeyou did a fine job, I guess there is always room to improve things here and there but you have some strong pictures.<br>

Congrats.<br>

Alex</p>

[erin_moore3]

<p>Actually, they're quite good for a first time fashion shots. Looks like you nailed every aspect, even styling. Reminds me of that actor who married Katy Perry.... :)</p>

<p>Erin<br>

<a href="http://www.thefashionset.com">Miami Fashion</a> Blogger</p>