Outdoor Portrait in B&W

[rpcrowe]

Kim Fowler has a part on the T.V. show Gray's Anatomy coming up in early 2019...



Canon 6D2 with EF 85mm f/1.8 lens at f/2. Lit with Flashpoint 360TTL in Godox S-7 Beauty Dish/Octabox

I was having a bit of a problem with the bright ambient light. Even at its lowest setting, I was just barely sneaking through exposure wise since I wanted to shoot at f/2 - the maximum shutter speed of the 6D2 is only 1/4000 second. I missed the 1/8000 of my 7D2. I have the problem solved now: using ISO 50, a 2-stop ND filter and an extra diffusion sock over the light will tone down both the flash power and the exposure for the ambient light allowing me some latitude in my exposure choice...

[Manfred M]

Try "feathering" the light so most of it goes past your subject and just brushes her, rather than hitting her directly. The light is very attractive, but might not be powerful enough for you to get the effect you want. I have shot with a 3 ND filter too, if you have one, but like you I tend to stick with a 2 ND.

A normal Speedlite, rather than the Godox might we worth trying as the power output can be turned down a lot lower.

[rpcrowe]

Try "feathering" the light so most of it goes past your subject and just brushes her, rather than hitting her directly. The light is very attractive, but might not be powerful enough for you to get the effect you want. I have shot with a 3 ND filter too, if you have one, but like you I tend to stick with a 2 ND.

A normal Speedlite, rather than the Godox might we worth trying as the power output can be turned down a lot lower.

Great tip regarding feathering the light, Thanks Manfred... I don't have an 58mm 3-stop ND but, I suppose I could always use a CPL along with the 2-stop ND.

Regarding the great idea about a hotshoe flash, I am fabricating a "Photo Cart" to help me carry my gear on shoots...

When my "photo cart" is finally finished (I'll post an image when it is done), I will be able to haul some extra equipment on those shoots. I could then have a second or even a third modifier with a light stand handy. My cart is based somewhat on this one...



I am starting out with a more rugged push golf cart that has inflatable tires and a larger frame. I plan to be able to elevate the light higher that the one I am modeling mine after. I will be able to place the cart in position for shooting with the cart used as one light stand.. The larger frame will give me more stability and will also allow me to add weights to keep my light and whatever modifier I am using from sailing away. I will be able to strap on an extra light stand and have a second flash and one or two modifiers with me. I will also be able to carry an assortment of gear. I realized on my shoot Sunday, that I needed a place to secure my camera while I am pushing the cart around and will be adding a lever release Arca Compatible clamp to the rig. The cart has a small glove type box which will be great for carrying my glasses (which I don't shoot wearing) as well as any other small items. I will have two camera bags attached and have a folding 5-in-1 reflector...

All of this gear will not weigh much more than the full set of golf clubs that this cart was designed to carry over relatively rough terrain. It folds and will easily fit into the back of my Subaru Forester.

It even has an regular (as opposed to photo type) umbrella mount as well as a seat. This will provide me with a comfortable shaded place to sit, if needed. I am quite excited over my new little toy. Getting older, I can't carry the gear that I once could. That is when a cart really comes in handy.

[Shadowman]

Nicely captured and processed.