"Tuscan Beauty"©David A. Ziser
I made this image Monday evening while walking the grounds of the Tuscany Resort in Florida. LaDawn and I found this great spot with arches, wonderful colors, and interesting lighting. I asked her to climb the steps and peek out from the large opening in the wall. The problem was getting a decent direction of light on her. This was easily accomplished with my handy dandy little mini Z-Ray I had in my pocket. I used rubber bands to attach it to a monopod I happen to have with me – we were doing some other shoots around the property on this evening. With my left hand, I lifted the light into place high and to my left. After getting it in the right position for a nice loop lighting pattern on LaDawn’s face, I fired the shutter with my right hand. I think it turned out pretty cool considering I was working without any assistant to hold the light. Camera specs; Canon 5D Mark II fitted with 24-105mm IS lens, F 4.0 @ 1/30 second, ISO 2500.
Enjoy! -David
David,
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading your blog. Even though I am not a wedding photographer. I have learned a tremendous amount from your blog and from Kelby training.
Anyway, can you give me a link to the mini z-ray. Thanks,
Joe
I was using the large Brinkman over the holidays and got a lot of complaints about "shining that *xxxx* light in my eyes".
ReplyDeleteHow did you do La Dawn without making her want to squint?
I have been reading your bloggs for some months now and, thanks to you, I have learnt a lot. You are a great teacher David. I have a question about Tuscan Beauty: How did you avoid splashing the light on to the wall on the left? Did you mask it with a card attached to the flash? Also, the light as a result of the flash on the window sill doesn't quite match with direction of light on her face - slight puzzle. Having said that I had never thought of raising the flash on the monopod! Good tip.
ReplyDeleteYep, that Mrs. Ziser is a babe. Great image. Thanks for sharing.
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