First time using flash on location

[Chrispyphotos]

I didn't have an assistant or a grip to hold my stand so I ended up only using my small like 27" umbrella opposed to bringing my 47" octobox or soft box. Maybe next time.

It was basically dark outside by the time we got to taking pictures so I had to use some flash.

Let me know what you guys think!

_N1A0377 by christopherpphotography, on Flickr

1/25, f4.5, ISO 100 with canon 24-70 mk1 @ 24mm with canon 5d mark III

 

[CameraClicker]

I like it. You might try burning/reducing brightness of the foreground sand, so the couple is brightest.

 

[Chrispyphotos]

Good call Thanks for the reply!

_N1A0377-4 by christopherpphotography, on Flickr

 

[Tegan Payton]

Good call Thanks for the reply!

_N1A0377-4 by christopherpphotography, on Flickr

I concur! The second is much better!

 

[Derrel]

Yeah, burning the foreground down a bit really helps the photo look more sophisticated as far as the ancillary lighting is concerned.

 

[Tegan Payton]

Would using the larger umbrella have helped dispurse the light a little better, causing a softer contrast from the illuminated sand to the darker sand? Or would you have had to burn the foreground regardless???