Lighting Diagram
Equipment List
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Camera: Canon 5D MkII
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Lens: Canon 50mm F/1.4
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Flashes: Canon 580ex & 430ex
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Accessories: 2 light stands, 2 light brackets, 1 Westcott Apollo Softbox, a grid, & tripod
Camera Settings
Shutter Speed — 1/50th, Aperture — F/1.4, ISO — 400.
Tonight I hit the street to find a stranger for a portrait, I setup my lights, balanced them on Adam & then grabbed a few people as they flew past. Not everyone wanted their photo taking but I think I got an alright selection of people.
More Strangers… Mostly






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You can check this shot on my flickr too (go favourite & comment yeah?), uploaded at super size so you can see all the fine details.
If you want to keep up with this project (hint: you totally do) then you should follow me on twitter & add me as a contact on flickr. #fact!
Comments
Amy
Ahhh, that magic bokeh spot. Awesome, despite the fact that NONE OF THEM DO THEY CRAZY LEG CROUCH ATTACK LIKE ME.
Amy
*THE* CRAZY LEG CROUCH ATTACK, OBVIOUSLY.
Risky Rich
Great idea.
Will Warr
Rim light on the main shot couldn’t be more perfect. Nice!
Dave
Everything is on point!