Just got my Genesis 200 light kit - Updated!

[alfa147x]

New:
So I'v been working on ideas and I took out a friend who is a model:
http://photosbytwesh.com

Instead of linking all the pictures here I think one link would work. Let me know if I should post the images directly.

The first four of "Jenna" I used my lights on, and on the last two of "Jillian"

Let me know what you guys think.

OLD :
Lighting Diagram

How can I get ride of the shadow? any tips on improving the portrait?
Also how can I get glasses to work? I look like im 5 in the picture...

Thanks,
Alfa147x

btw thats me on the left and my girlfriend on the left

 

[angry hampster]

Get away from the wall. Optionally, light the background. You have to make room for the light to dissipate.

 

[Maximus96]

why do you need both lights on camera right? how about move one to camera left, set the one on the right to be 1 stop lower. or buy some foam core and use as reflector?

 

[xchangx]

Best thing to do is get more distance between the subjects and the background (wall). Optionally like Maximus said get a reflector on the left side to fill in a little, or just get another strobe to the left.

 

[alfa147x]

Sounds good guys today ill try to get away from the wall and move the lights back... also ill try different lighting angles

Also did no one correct my spelling the title (Ride->rid)

 

[alfa147x]

bump

 

[foghorn67]

not seeing the pic in question judging by the lighting diagram.

 

[alfa147x]

not seeing the pic in question judging by the lighting diagram.

Please disregard anything that falls below the "OLD :"
I was just looking for tips regarding the pictures I posted today

 

[angry hampster]

Get her away from the wall or light the wall. Also, focus on her eyes, not her chest.

 

[alfa147x]

Get her away from the wall or light the wall. Also, focus on her eyes, not her chest.

Awesome! Thanks, I'v noticed that in a lot of my pictures I need to take her away from the wall. I'll try both tonight when we go out again

 

[twistedlogic]

Also, focus on her eyes, not her chest.

+1

May I ask why you chose a 1/20 SS?

Also I'd suggest somehow fixing the catchlight so they are higher (in post or during shoot), I'm struggling with this myself.

 

[alfa147x]

+1

May I ask why you chose a 1/20 SS?

Also I'd suggest somehow fixing the catchlight so they are higher (in post or during shoot), I'm struggling with this myself.

I couldn't trigger all the flashes in sync
I had my 430ex on my camera triggering the light to the left and the other one hooked up via cord
Ill try the catchlight thing tonight
Im really excited about tonight's shoot

 

[angry hampster]

+1

May I ask why you chose a 1/20 SS?

Also I'd suggest somehow fixing the catchlight so they are higher (in post or during shoot), I'm struggling with this myself.

I thought I noticed some camera shake in there. Even with a flash, never drop your shutter speed below 1/50 when photographing humans.

 

[alfa147x]

I thought I noticed some camera shake in there. Even with a flash, never drop your shutter speed below 1/50 when photographing humans.

Noted.

Thanks guys!

 

[alfa147x]

Alright guys check these out: PhotosByTwesh.com

The last new picture is 'Emily'