Lighting with Flash: On Location from Close Up to Portrait

Photographer David Hobby visits a conservation center and lights close-ups and portraits using a variety of strobes and light modifiers.

Introduction

• Setting the stage: Flash macro shoot

1. A Macro of "Sticky" the Frog

• Fixing the background and adding on-camera flash
• Lighting the shot with a small softbox and some foil
• Refining the exposure
• Lighting notebook: Flash macro

2. A Blacksmith in His Shop

• Setting the stage: The blacksmith shop
• Exploring the shop and lighting setup
• Taking the initial shots
• Refining the shot
• Shoot once, use many times
• Lighting notebook: Blacksmith shop

3. Portrait of the Blacksmith

• The initial lighting setup and exposure goals
• Refining the lighting and exposure
• Final lighting refinements before the shoot
• Taking the final shots
• Lighting notebook: Blacksmith portrait

4. Bonus Chapter: A Photo Meetup with a Purpose

• Creating a body of work in one day