Becky - head and shoulders

Becky - head and shoulders, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 85 mm
ISO Speed: 320
Strobist: SB-600 at 1/2 power into 43" wescott white satin umbrella. At 10 oclock from her (camera left and behind) up high pointed down for soft hair light. 2 strip lights each containing 2 40 watt 48" 5000k full spectrum fluorescent bulbs at approximately 7 oclock and 5 oclock. 6' foot tall V card made out of white 1 1/2" foam board at camera right and slight back from her.

Shot at 1/60th to keep color temp matched due to 60hz power frequency. With the 85 mm lens this actually I think introduced some lens shake.

Processing: Adobe Lightroom only. Blemish, curves, levels etc.

So, while Becky was at work, I went to Menards and picked up the lights and foam board. After school board meeting tonight, I set up things and photographed her a few times. I love this technique. The catchlights make interesting appearances in the eyes.