Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

"...beautiful model clutching the clutch💕"

Thank you so much for your very kind words Joe... And your continued support...
They are greatly appreciated...

And yes "Beautiful" indeed! She was one of top ten finalist in Miss Maryland Sweetheart Pageant in which she won Miss Photogenic... Believe they got that right...

All the best on your wonderful journey Joe...
Please stay safe...

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

"...your commentary is greatly appreciated..." as is your Roland...
Thank you for your kind words and fabulous continued support...
btw, this talent provided the Diane von Furstenberg clutch and the actual concept.

However I did treat her to those Chic straight leg "Loft Jeans" the day before on a Starbucks run to a Mall... lol

All the best on your delightful journey Joe.
And please stay safe... Thanks!

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Thank you so much for your kind words Don... And your continued support...
Always glad to share kit settings and technique...
We all stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us.

Much of what I know is a result of assisting others who were infinitely more talented than I.
Or by being a makeup artist on many, many photo shoots...

Again many thank Don... All the best on your intriguing journey.
And please stay safe...

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Thank you for the "Thumbs Up" loperR
It is greatly appreciated...

All the best on your journey...
And please stay safe....

sscnxy

Super, Thomas! Here is an alluring, sensual capture of a beautiful young lady, yet I'm asking you another technical question to learn how you light your subjects so well. The key light is above and slightly to camera's right. Where is the smaller, lower light? Is it around waist level to lighten up per subchin/neck area? Is the 3rd light rimming her right side positioned farther away and posterior to her? If so, how do you prevent lens flare from that rim light? Thanks for teaching me.

NY

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

"...The key light is above and slightly to camera's right. Where is the smaller, lower light? Is it around waist level to lighten up per subchin/neck area? Is the 3rd light rimming her right side positioned farther away and posterior to her? " You have a keen eye NY... exactly as you note here... the Key is a 30x40 inch grided softbox high on camera right... The talent is gazing directly at it... the lower fill light (with grid) is actually just below waist level (you can see it's catch light in her Pupil... her entire right side/back is rimmed by a huge 36x60 inch softbox on full power at over twice the distance from her than the Key light...

"...how do you prevent lens flare from that rim light?" My lens here is the iconic AF 85mm f/1.4D which uses the massive metal Nikon HN 31 77mm Screw-In Lens Hood. In connection with a huge Gobo just out of frame to block stray light.

Best advice? Obtain an incident light meter and master it's use... There is no way to effectively setup a multi-light scenario in a timely manner without one. Yes their are those who claim they don't need one... In reality they are likely not readjusting their lighting in real-time at a client's request... Shooting commercially requires meeting and/or exceeding client expectations...

Richard Avedon possibly one of the greatest fashion photographers of all time shared this brutal fact.
“It’s not hard being great occasionally… It’s difficult to be good consistently”

Hope this helps NY
All the best on your delightful journey...
And please stay safe... Thanks!

sscnxy

Thank you again, Thomas.
Filing away your suggestions to try again.

NY

flyboy61 Loc: The Great American Desert

Excellent!