When in doubt, Pinky Out (and throw those expensive strobes in the trash!)

[DanOstergren]

Ok don't throw them in the trash, that was just to get your attention. I love expensive studio lighting, but being resourceful is important when you can't afford that stuff!

This isn't an original concept by any means, but the client was dead-set on this exact concept for his blog and money talks. I lit this using two household light bulbs shot through cheapo white diffusing umbrellas. One tungsten bulb for back light and one energy saver bulb for key light. The key light was positioned camera right at an above angle to sculpt his features a bit, and the tungsten was camera left behind the model aimed upwards from slightly below shoulder level. Shot on a 5D Classic with a Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 lens. Shooting with household bulbs requires certain settings such as high ISO, a somewhat wide aperture and a slow shutter speed, at least if you're using a 12 year old camera like I am.
Settings: 1/60th sec. ISO 800. f/2.8.

 

[Granddad]

If anyone could pull that lighting combination off with panache it's that guy Dan Ostergren!
The look on your model's face combined with his pose is excellent.

 

[DanOstergren]

If anyone could pull that lighting combination off with panache it's that guy Dan Ostergren!
The look on your model's face combined with his pose is excellent.

Aw thanks!


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