Flash Introduction

Flash studio notes 

When using flash:

• Shutter speed is not an option
• Aperture, ISO, distance, power output and difusion/shapers are options you can change
• Diffusion: Snoot, reflector dish (honey cone?) and soft box
• You must sync camera and flash : Sync lead, infra-red trigger, radio trigger 
• Sync leads: D80/D90 need a hot-shoe adapter 
• Skyport(radio trigger): Press arrows together - R1 on, R0 off
• Set groups on skyport, choose channel

Health and safety:

• Only trained people should use the equipment
• Avoid model's or other people being too close to the flash equipment whilst shooting as the flash is very strong and eyesight may be at risk.
• Never leave the studio 
• Ensure all equipment is properly assembled 
• Make sure there is enough space to avoid trip hazards. 

Studio Lighting Portraiture techniques:

Rembrandt

Rembrandt lighting is often noticed when a triangle of light appears under the eye or a butterfly shape beneath the nose. 

Rembrandt lighting mainly focuses on contrast and shadows.

The image is effected by the angle of the light source. 

The diagram below is showing how typically Rembrandt lighting is set up.

I put this technique to practice and below is what I shot. 

Shot in RAW. 

I think I successfully captured the key triangle of light under the eye however I believe the models face should have filled the frame more and I should of paid attention to creating a bit of contrast and shadow to really divulge into Rembrandt lighting. 

Exposures
Aperture: f11
Shutter speed: 1/125
ISO: 200