For a little over two hours, in this shoot, we worked on creating headshots and casual editorial-like portraits. In addition to working in Blach Sheep Atelier, we also did some shots outside in a nearby area. You can learn more about Sean on his website: seanleeroy.com
On this shoot, we did high-key and low key portraits. In the first sequence, I first started using a two-light setup with a softbox set on a boom arm that was first mounted at 45 degrees and then directly above the camera. A strobe with a 7-inch reflector was facing the background slightly farther than the main light for the most even light spread that was possible. Another lighting style we experimented with was with a diffused and gridded strobe light directly above Sean for a more dramatic effect. For casual studio portraits, I switched to a bouncing umbrella. In some shots, I added a third light to add some separation.
With every opportunity I get to work in the studio, I must remind myself to stick to essential lighting patters light short, broad, and paramount light for more technical control. Having worked primarily on location and responding to available light makes creating artificial light a critical step to follow.
