Headshot lighting setup?

[DIRT]

does anyone know what a basic lighting setup would be for a headshot? i am doing some headshots for a girl and i need a starting point for the lights. i have a softbox and some floods and a reflector disc. thanks all.

 

[Alison]

There's a lot of different set ups, for a head shot I would use:
Softbox off the left side of the camear, reflector on the other and background and hair lights if you have enough.

 

[DIRT]

could i use a flood for a hairlight? where would i place it?

 

[Alison]

You should be able to use a flood, just place it from an angle behind the subject to it skims her hair.

 

[DIRT]

by "skimms her hair" does that mean from the side? what kind of angle? sorry for all the questions.

 

[Alison]

Try this link: http://www.garageglamour.com/tips/lightf.php that probably shows it better than I can explain it! But yes, hair light is from a bit of an angle to the subject.

 

[elsaspet]

Thanks for the link Alison! I have been trying to learn the very same thing.

DIRT-Thanks for bringing this up!

 

[DIRT]

No problem my Pet...hehehe