1st time using softbox in "studio" type set up.

[Montanamyst]

Hi...This is my first time trying out my softbox in a studio type set up. I just used a white sheet, small softbox camera right, and reflector camera left. CC please. I honestly was just doing a bunch of trial and error. I'm not sure if there are hotspots. I have a lot of questions for my photography teacher tomorrow.

Thanks!

 

[2WheelPhoto]

Not a bad 1st try. If your studio lighting and advanced studio lighting course professors are anything like mine they'll rip it apart anyway =)

 

[tirediron]

C&C per req: From a lighting perspective, it's not bad; your subject is a little too close to the background and his shadow on the backdrop is a little too prominent, but that may well be a limitation of the space in which you had to work.
I don't see any hot-spots; some strong specular highlights on his left cheek and forehead, but they're not a negative. I would like to see a little more detail in his hair, especially on his right side; I think a reflector about 80 degrees camera left at subject's head height would have helped.

I'm not fond of the composition/crop of the image however. The missing bit of his left shoulder and hand seem awkward and poorly composed.

Just my $00.02 worth - your mileage may vary.

~John

 

[Carny]

was he holding the reflector?

 

[Guinness Man]

angle it more from his side. itll be more dramatic and the BG will be more grey and even. If you want a white backdrop, light the backdrop too.
Example of one light from the side, limited spill on the white:

 

[Trever1t]

not bad for a first try, not at all. Good suggestions above, I'd add that your model seemed a bit overheated, perspiration reflects

 

[Montanamyst]

Thanks Guys! I'm gonna keep working on these. I know the composition wasn't the greatest, I had limited space, and was really just trying tor work on lighting.

Thanks!