Need some help shooting a pianist

[alim0h]

Hi , i'm an amateur photographer who knows all the basics of photography and i've been practicing manual speedlite photography for two months now and i've got some good results. A friend of mine has asked me to do a photoshoot of him practicing the piano(its nothing that serious I mainly wanna practice) . As I never have done anything like it before i would like to get some guides or tips .

Equipment: Nikon d5100 + 18-105 + 50mm f/1.8 2x yangnuo 560 speedlites 2x lightstands 1 umbrella set 1 soft box

And a sample of my latest photoshoot: Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet

 

[Gary A.]

I shoot a local high school talent show. Here are some examples:

 

[alim0h]

I shoot a local high school talent show. Here are some examples:

nice photos you got there , thanks

 

[tirediron]

The first thing you need to do is decide what look you want: Bright, dark, dramatic... and then plan the lighting. Plan the shoot, shoot the plan! Ten photographers will have ten (at least) different ideas on how to achieve this. My vision probably wouldn't be your vision... Much easier to help out if we have an idea of the look you're going for.

 

[table1349]

 

[KaironV]

I shoot a local high school talent show. Here are some examples:

Nice! I like them.

 

[dennybeall]

Glare and flare is popular these days, I dislike it intensely.

 

[Drive-By-Shooter]

See if you can set another flash away from you, triggered from one with you for a gentle fill.
I took just this one at a party, but would've liked to shoot her more: _MAY3832

Your subject line made me think of an old movie: Shoot the Piano Player (1960) - Plot Summary - IMDb