Dog

10 years 4 months ago #315881 by mj~shutterbugg
I am playing with my strobe lights, working on lighting. One of the few subjects I have control over is our dog. Please give input on what I can do to improve? I am shooting with 3 strobes, soft boxes, and metering. I am worrying over shadows and such.




With the same set up I made my hubby pose. His expression is interesting, but I am worrying about editing and lighting.


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10 years 4 months ago #316021 by garyrhook
The dog in the 3rd image isn't nearly as cute as the other two. ;)

Seriously, though.

I think you're worrying way too much. It looks like you've got the lights on either side, even, and there's lots of coverage. However, you're getting multiple catchlights in the eye. It looks like the light at camera left is up above; try moving the camera right light down below a bit? Or around behind for some rim lighting?

Generally, with 3 lights, at least one is behind the subject, perhaps far above (hair light).

But really, the subjects are quite clear, and the lighting isn't so flat that there's no definition. I'd say good job. The dog is great.

Nits:

The focus is on the end of the nose. Try for the eye.
Don't care for this lens for the dog; is there room for a slightly longer one you can use?
When you have >1 catchlights, apparently the SOP is to remove all but one in post. Just sayin'.


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10 years 4 months ago #316169 by mj~shutterbugg
Thank You. Our dog Murphy did really well, so he may become a more active model ;) . I can definitely change and tweak more. , I didn't have a light behind them due to the lights from the tree, but will definitely be doing that next time.

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10 years 4 months ago #316289 by Shane H
That pup is adorable! Dogs make such fun subjects. You can see our softbox reflection in the dogs eyes. I'm no expert but found the lighting :thumbsup:


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