The Utah Strobist Flickr group had a meet up this month. David Newkirk opened up his Studio 717 for photographers to come and learn how to light in a studio environment – including a lot of cool and extreme lighting techniques. It is always awesome to have a photographer share their knowledge and insight into photography and the techniques.
He is playing a goalie - that is why Zeb has his hands on the soccer ball
I had photograph Zeb a few weeks ago and he was the model again for the Strobist meet up. And he was great as always – and always up for trying anything. We were spraying him with a water bottle while photographing and that could drive anyone nuts.
Fun with water bottles - and a bit of a challenge
And to quote David Newkirk – “Keep shooting till it is awesome.” And I think we did that. Sometimes photos happen on the first take but many times it takes several tries, several angles, and different lighting setups. You also learn from practice – which this session was definitely a great practice session.
Neckties are the nooses of our generation
Tension in the air
Shooting into the lights does give lens flare – but it helps to imitate stadium lighting. Almost like we were on a real soccer pitch.
Imitating stadium lights with studio lights
And with all the “crazy” different lighting set ups – sometimes simple one light setups are the best. Although, it seems like one light or three lights were the best solutions. But it is about experimentation. And I will continue to practice and have practice sessions – so that when I have a “real photo shoot” I will be ready.
One studio light rocks
One studio light and a casual pose
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