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I finally did it

I bought a strobe (with a real live modeling light) and a decent-sized soft box. And of course, I’m practicing.  These are pretty much how they came out of the camera with just minor processing.

As always, Nina makes a semi-willing subject. The nice thing about the strobe is that it recycles quickly, allowing me to make another shot almost immediately. The soft box provides a soft, but well-directed light.

Maya sat still for a few seconds. Thank goodness for the strobe’s quick recycle!

She’s looking a little twitchy in this one.

Day 351 – It’s a Festivus Miracle!

Look at this!   I managed to get them both looking adorable at the same time, in the same place!

More from today’s backyard shoot:

Day 205 – Puppy Portraits

Today was an incredibly busy day. I didn’t stop from 6am until I got home at about 10pm, so I turned to my critters for inspiration tonight. I set up the Speedlite, grabbed a reflector card and got Nina to “sit” on her blanket.  She did good.

All were shot at 400 ISO, f/5.6, 1/15 sec.  Speedlite behind me to camera left, reflector card (white poster board in the vise) very close to Nina on the right and just out of frame.