Available Light vs. Off Camera Lighting

Neil November 20th, 2007

Available Light vs. Off Camera Lighting, originally uploaded by usedfilm.

During this weekend’s One Light Workshop, I shot a few side by side examples. One shot was made with available light and then one with off camera lighting. Off camera lighting is important to me for two main reasons… I want options and control. If I rely exclusively on available light, I have no other options than whatever light is in front of me. These were shot with a Sunpack 120j with a 28″ Westcott Apollo softbox triggered with PW’s.
-Zack: One Light Workshop

I saw this nice before & after in Zack’s photo-stream and thought I’d chime in to say that if you’re starting out trying to make the photographic thing a career my friend Zack’s seminar will be a big eye opener.  His approach shows you a great way to learn starting from not knowing how to use your camera in Manual mode and takes you through steps to increase your knowledge and ability to deliver a quality photograph.

3 Responses to “Available Light vs. Off Camera Lighting”

  1. # Crystalon 06 Mar 2008 at 11:46 pm
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    Hi there, I just wanted to say that I LOVE these pictures. they’re so awesome.

    I was wondering what you meant by Off Camera lighting. I like both of them but the second one just looks amazing.

    Thanks

  2. # Neilon 07 Mar 2008 at 12:02 am
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    The one on the left doesn’t have any flash - the one on the right a photo flash strobe was used…..

  3. # JDon 19 Mar 2008 at 1:10 am
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    Man, this is where i want my photography to go. This side by side comparison make me realize what i am after. Thanks.

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