Hello,
after some initial success (let's call it a "proof of principle") with my 4x5 and one studio flash (OK, I got the exposure and focus correct at least) I would like to try more. Some of the photos could later serve to my first Pt/Pd attempts.
I am probably looking for a book or two on the subject of studio photography - both for some technical help/ideas and also some inspirations. I would not mind doing some "classical" studio shots at all. I guess I could learn quite a bit about composition too.
As I am rather space limited I would start with some subjects smaller scales or portraits. Now I tend to prefer subject that do not move (cups, books, apples etc)
My current equipment apart from camera and such is one 500W flash with a large softbox, some (not too) black backdrop and a reflector/diffusor. Our living room (ehm, studio) has a large window that can be a light source too.
One of the early points - I found out that it is not easy to get a fully black background even if it is in larger (2m) distance from the light than the subject (0.5m). If one uses a window light this issue gets even more complicated. While I do not plan to use black background will all of my shots, I would like to know how to do that. But I find it at this stage rather hard to choose a background for a shot that complements the subject and does not distracts (distant wall, furniture, reflections).
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