First try with an off-camera flash - critiques welcome

scotthamillphoto · Dec 30, 2013

I just received my first off-camera flash and an umbrella. These are the first shots I tried while employing all of my knowledge I could remember from watching CreativeLive.com for the last 6 months. Any critiques would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

striving4mediocrity · Dec 30, 2013

I have a flash but don't have a good way to remotely fire it (without using my pop up flash), do you mind telling me your set up? I think these pics look very nice!

ronlane · Dec 30, 2013

These are pretty good for a one light system. I personally would like to see a little fill light with a reflector just because of the strong light fall off that you get on the face.

How far was your light and umbrella from the subjects face?

scotthamillphoto · Dec 30, 2013

Nikon D3100, Yongnuo YN 560 III flash and a Yongnuo RF-603 wireless flash trigger.

scotthamillphoto · Dec 30, 2013

The light source was about 3 feet away. I have a 43" reflector on order already. I also want to make a scrim for the umbrella, since it didn't some with one. Sometime this week I will also try shooting through it.

MK3Brent · Dec 30, 2013

For what it's worth, a piece of developed film negative in front of the pop up flash will trigger a slave speedlight without exposing through the pop up to your subject. (lowest power on the pop up flash if you have the ability to adjust it.)