Portrait of Clara (and BTS shot)

[disjecta]

Here is a portrait I shot today:

EXIF is as follows: Manual, f2.2, 1/200th ISO100
Canon 5D Mark II with Canon 85mm f1.8 lens.
Used two Canon 430EXII strobes, one in front and camera left with a shoot through umbrella and the other behind the model (bare flash) and camera right. Can't remember what power I set them to, sorry.

Here's a behind the scenes shot that will give you an idea of the setup.

 

[mwcfarms]

Skin on the nose and left cheek looks a bit grainy. Otherwise nice.

 

[Light Artisan]

Did the flash to your right fire?

 

[disjecta]

Yes it did. That's what's illuminating her hair on the right side of the picture. It's also lighting her left cheek.

 

[Derrel]

It's a mostly pleasant photo, with a nostalgic feeling to both the lighting and the expression. My main concern is the right hand most side of the frame; is that her bare shoulder? What is that large light area--is that skin? Visually it is not reading quite right.

 

[Over Exposed]

Excellent shot. I absolutely love it.

Did the flash to your right fire?

Certainly looks like it to me.

What is that large light area--is that skin? Visually it is not reading quite right.

It most definitely appears to be her bare shoulder coming through a sleeveless design, but I'm a little confused since the behind the scenes shot has her pictured with a sleeved dress on.

 

[dannowatts]

can't see the first image... flickr says photo is unavailable :/

 

[Marmeduke]

I like the dof and the whole feel of the photo. The hand positions are really good. It's a great shot! I agree with Derrel that the left shoulder could be improved on.