Lighting with Flash: Capturing a Dancer in Motion

Photographer David Hobby captures the strength and grace of a dancer in motion, lighting her against a blow-away white background.

Introduction

• Setting the stage: Flash macro shoot

1. Setting Up the Space and Lighting

• Preparing the studio
• Lighting the background
• Lighting the subject
• Reviewing the setup
• Refining the lighting and exposure

2. The Photo Shoot

• Planning the shoot with dancer Stephanie Yezek
• The first test shots
• Making refinements
• Another pose
• Lighting notebook: A dancer in action

3. Portrait of a Dancer

• Setting up for a portrait
• The photo shoot
• Lighting notebook: Portrait of a dancer