I have come quite a long way since I first started taking pictures as a new hobby. I have learned a lot from websites and books that I've read, but I've learned from a source that I should mention. I have learned quite a bit from my own failures.This photo is one of my failures. I was practicing this technique. I wanted highlights on the side with a fill light bringing in the rest. I used 3 speedlights for this shot. Two 430ex speedlights set up to the left and right of me. The third 580 ex II was handheld by my girlfriend. She snapped the photo for me as well, I just did all the setup. The 580 ex II triggered the two speedlights wirelessly.
Since it was just practice, I didn't worry too much about the background. I know I wanted to get the sky in the shot, but if I do this photo again, I won't include the power lines or houses in the background. But the background isn't why this photo is a failure for me.
The part I failed on was the lighting. I didn't have the two speedlights to the left & right far enough back. The lights are hitting the front of my face instead of just the sides, causing a very weird and nasty look for my nose. Really, it looks messed up and fat. I also don't like how there isn't much separating my legs from the background. This to me flattens out the image and doesn't define my outline.
So, this certainly taught me some things to watch out for next time. Remember, you can learn a lot from your failures.
3 comments:
I like how you said, "I just did all the setup." That's the most important part!
I know why you don't like this photo, but even as a "failure" I still kind of like it! The pose and angle are both fun and the sky is amazing.
I think it's cool.
Your so cool.
I like it too, but I'm sure your a little picky since you are the expert. Great to learn from mistakes :)
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