Larry,
I really appreciate the detailed advice. I'm going to print it out and take
it with me to the camera store and look around. Contrary to popular
opinion, I am price sensitive <g>, not want to spend what I don't have to.
Tom
> 1) Make sure the umbrellas are about 36". Any smaller, and they don't do
very
> well.
>
> 2) Photeks are OK, and are translucent with a black removable backing. By
> removing this backing, you can shoot_through_the umbrella, for even softer
> light. Off-brands of similar designs are as good, and might save you money
(If
> that's ever an issue)
>
> 3) Be sure to shade the lens well from flare.
>
> 4) Adjust the flash so it fills the umbrella to the edge. Not a hotspot
center.
>
> 5) Simple improvement. Put a 2' x 3' (or 3x4) card thet can be bought at a
pro
> shop (or you can make one) that is white on one side, silver on the other,
> horizontally below the frame like a table top, or 2 on stands - one on
each
> side. Also as close to the picture frame as possible.
>
> 6) Try to have enough distance from the background, so shadows won't
reach.
>
> 7) Backgrounds don't have to be pro rolls. A large piece of burlap, or
textured
> fabric, etc. can look really rich.
>
>
> With ceiling bounce flash, the light is too overhead, unless you are
pretty far
> from the subject.
>
> Larry
>
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