My new lens is a really great portrait lens, so I decided last night to do a little self portrait session to see what the lens could do and how it worked in different light. And I wanted to try my hand at butterfly lighting, having just recently learned about this lighting technique.
Up until now, I have chosen to do most of my photography in natural light, but when doing portraits indoors, lighting is VERY important, so I feel I should get some practice.
Anyway, I set up my tripod in my living room facing one of our walls that is fairly bare and used a floor lamp we have that can adjust height. It worked surprisingly well. I also improvised a lighting reflector using some silvery wrapping paper I had and a piece of card board. The photos are cropped a little close because the cord on my remote shutter is not very long (must get a longer one!).
So, here are the fruits of all my labor. And yes, I did go put on some make up after the first couple!
Up until now, I have chosen to do most of my photography in natural light, but when doing portraits indoors, lighting is VERY important, so I feel I should get some practice.
Anyway, I set up my tripod in my living room facing one of our walls that is fairly bare and used a floor lamp we have that can adjust height. It worked surprisingly well. I also improvised a lighting reflector using some silvery wrapping paper I had and a piece of card board. The photos are cropped a little close because the cord on my remote shutter is not very long (must get a longer one!).
So, here are the fruits of all my labor. And yes, I did go put on some make up after the first couple!
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