As some people know the Gary Fong light modifiers placed on a flash will modify the light output from the flash. Usually, photographers desire a softer light from what their flashes produce. It is flattering for women and especially for brides. Some type of modifier is used at most weddings , and in general, anytime portraits are taken.
I had the pleasure of being a judge at the Craigsville Fall Festival in Craigsville, WV last night. But after the judging, I talked with a fellow photography about cameras, and equipment. His name is Phil Berry, who operates Mountain Berry Photography. You can see some of his work at http://Mountainberryphoto.com/
Phil had a Gary Fong Lightsphere http://GaryFongInc.com/
The device sits up on your flash, which you point straight up in the air. Now we were outside, and I didn't think it would make much difference. But I stuck it on my Nikon SB-800 flash and pointed the flash straight up. The Lightsphere sits up over the camera about 6 inches above what the normal flash output would be. I took two pictures. One with the Lightsphere on, and one with the Lightsphere off. The Nikon flash did have the built-in light diffusion panel in place.
The first picture with the Lightsphere is shown above. Notice that there is some shadowing on his left cheek. The next picture below shows what the Nikon SB-800 can do.
I had the pleasure of being a judge at the Craigsville Fall Festival in Craigsville, WV last night. But after the judging, I talked with a fellow photography about cameras, and equipment. His name is Phil Berry, who operates Mountain Berry Photography. You can see some of his work at http://Mountainberryphoto.com/
Phil had a Gary Fong Lightsphere http://GaryFongInc.com/
The device sits up on your flash, which you point straight up in the air. Now we were outside, and I didn't think it would make much difference. But I stuck it on my Nikon SB-800 flash and pointed the flash straight up. The Lightsphere sits up over the camera about 6 inches above what the normal flash output would be. I took two pictures. One with the Lightsphere on, and one with the Lightsphere off. The Nikon flash did have the built-in light diffusion panel in place.
The first picture with the Lightsphere is shown above. Notice that there is some shadowing on his left cheek. The next picture below shows what the Nikon SB-800 can do.
The first one is definitely darker by about 1/2 stop I am guessing by the histogram of these two pictures. The camera shows the same exposure for the two pics, 1/60 s at f/7.1. But there is a difference in the two photos. I just don't know which one I like best. Any comments?Well, until next time. D'osvadanya
2 comments:
Hi! I saw your blog as a link from someone elses form a message board I am on (family portraiture:) this is my 1st time here and I only got as far as the 1st post...I think, by what I've read about you in your bio, I'll learn a lot from you!
About the pic... for what it's worth from a novice (who is astheticlly attued and opinionated :P lol!I like the top photo better... more contrast,a deeper and reicher feel... the other seems too washed out & not enough shadowing for interest... jmho or .02 :)
I surely prefer photography with the shadowy or noir type of feel if that's what tyou'd call it.. kinds more on the side of romance and suffering, the human condition...I guess... I get weary of so many cheery portraits.. r even toned.. etc. I guess it's the realist in me:)
Well, thak you for giving me audience and allowing me to ramble on your blogspace... I look forward to going back and perusing more!
Well, thank you for giving me audience and
allowing me to ramble on your blogspace... I
look forward to going back and perusing more!
Blessings and be well,
Suz
ps... please forgive typos! it's late and I am a horribe typist.
Suz, Thanks a lot for the comments. You may be right on the top photo being better. I Think any time you can increase the light area, you will have softer shadows. For general photography such as portraits, this would be a better shot. Some shots would be better without the softening, such as shots of boxers, military men.
Most of my shots of Brittney were done with hard light straight from the flash. But she has exceptional skin, and she knows how to use make-up.
Any comments on my photography is welcome.
Stan
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