It seems we’ve traveled space and time! Oh, no, that’s just how often I update this blog. Side affect of Dean’s List?

Over spring break I visited some friends of mine in Savannah, GA who attend SCAD. One of works at the photo building, and is doing a photo minor. She has some access to some sick equipment. We went down to their studio (on the 3rd floor of a downtown Savannah building) just before sunset. While we were getting everything setup I grabbed my equipment and used my single strobe to get some cool portraits going. Impromptu, but you get the idea. From the time I took the first frame to the first ‘usable’ frame was 2:04.  Blistering? Nah, but I’m coming for that #1 spot!

8:01:44PM

Take a frame of the background, get ambient and check settings.

8:02:14PM

Setup strobe. Bouncing off a close white wall will do. Laying the flash down will work fine too. Who needs a light stand in 3 ft of working space?

Elapsed time: 0:30

8:03:02PM

Get light right, and balance flash and ambient.

Elapsed time: 1:18

8:03:48PM

Hide command flash, check shadows, get a usable frame, and keep on truckin’.

Elapsed time: 2:04. NEW RECORD!

Two frames later, the winner, at 8:03:56PM.