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[brian_f2.8]

The lighting is definitely flat and I need to do something different to make it better. I wore 3 different shirts and I liked the gray more because everyone wears black. I thought it was different. I have to find a better way to focus. I tried manual focus all night but never seemed to get it right.

My wife said its a mug shot

Sorry if anyone thought I was spamming, just looking for self portrait help but also show how I adjusted the channels to get this result. This is my first time so yeah, lots of room to grow with it.
I used a sb900 at a 20 degree angle at 1/8th power I think. Ill play around with it more.

 

[brian_f2.8]

Also, you need more dynamic lighting

:-D

Its good but also very common. Im looking for something different. I understand how this can be done but Im looking for something different, thanks for helping out.

 

[jake337]

Also, you need more dynamic lighting

:-D

What lens did you use for this? Your hand seems huge!


I like the lighting though.

 

[jake337]

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[Pallycow]

Also, you need more dynamic lighting

:-D

What lens did you use for this? Your hand seems huge!


I like the lighting though.

50.. 1.8 or my 28-136 zoomed in at 50 can't recall.

I have big hands. lol

Settle down ladies.