Single Light Fashion and Glamour Images NSFW?

[digitaltoaster]

Just wanted to post a few favorite images that are shot with a single studio flashhead and reflectors. Most are recent and a few are older.

I like to keep lighting simple and use a reflector as fill. And yes, I spend time posing the model

Used 2 lights on this one

 

[mattw126]

I think your technique works great, your shots definitely exemplify the minimalist approach. How many reflectors do you typically use?

I like using a similar setup (because of it's convience) on weddings, that's how I get 'studio-like' lighting that always pleases the client. One SB-800 diffused on camera (sometimes handheld on a cable), and another assistant-held 800 bouncing off a reflector. For more dramatic effect, I just use the assistant's off camera and dial it in for around a 4:1 ratio on the face.

For the majority of studio portraiture, I still use a Key, a fill, a background (typically) to vignette, and a hair. For my model shoots however, I like to experiment with different setups. Again, nice work, I especially like the mood created in the last one.

 

[ckseid]

Beautiful work. Just one light? Wow! What type of lighting are you using?

 

[digitaltoaster]

Beautiful work. Just one light? Wow! What type of lighting are you using?

I use a large 5' x 8' nylon panel, a smaller version of what they use on movie sets. Brand of lights, really doesn't matter, it is the modifier that creates the light quality. All the images in my port are done with really inexpensive mono heads, White Lightning x1600's, usually just 1.

For reflectors I use just one....another nylon or satin panel, all DIY.

Cheers...T