Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Paramount Lighting...
Key Light: BD at 24" above and 24" in front (metered f/11)
Strip Softbox kickers either side at 45 degrees behind (metered f/5.6)
White Foam Core reflector in front at chest height.

Please stay safe all...
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Nikon D810 w/ AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED IF VR II @ f/11; FL: 200mm; ISO: 64; 1/200; WB: K5600

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yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Very nicely captured Thomas!

ReFlections Loc: From LA to AL

Awesome. Thx for the lighting specs.

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

Love the shot!

Alafoto Loc: Montgomery, AL

The lighting is great, the pose needs a wee bit of tweaking. The model's right earlobe looks like some kind of growth on his cheek. IMO, his head should be turned a bit more to the left. Enough to show more of the ear so that the viewer's mind's eye tells him, "oh yeah,that's an ear." You are a talented portraitist, so I hesitated to render an opinion. The image would certainly please the client as is.

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Thank you for your kind words Bill and your continued support...
They are both greatly appreciated!

All the best on your photographic journey...

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Many thanks for your kind words ReFlections... And yes always try to include shooting data.
We all stand on the shoulders of those who went before us... :)

My sincere and best wishes for your success in effective control of your glaucoma.
Much wonderful recent research in this field... Hope springs eternal...

Again thank you for your thoughtful and kind words ReFlections...

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Thank you so much for your kind words Elliott... They are truly appreciated...
Loving your flickr feed... epic BIF (feathered and otherwise)...
Many, many pivotal moments... You are a master of your kit Elliott.

All the best on your photographic journey...

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Thank you so much for taking the time to review on comment on this headshot Alafoto .
Totally understand and appreciate everything you brought to the table here.
As another studio owner I truly appreciate your time/effort in your thoughtful review.

Now the brutal reality of this session. This was not a "Model" but instead a Sales Manager who was running behind schedule. I had precisely 13 minutes in the studio before he had to leave. The major issue I was confronted with is he arrived wearing a white crew neck T-Shirt under his blue dress shirt. No time for a wardrobe change.

My option here was to have him pull down the T-shirt from beneath his dress shirt a tad and then turned him sideways to hide the white T from the lens. Yep it worked!

As a commercial bridal makeup artist I often have to think fast when things go south for the bride, the bridesmaids, and the MOB... Wardrobe is one of the greatest challenges commercial shooters face. As I'm certain you're well aware. :)

Also many thanks for your service to our nation Alafoto.
The good news is that military personal typically are turned out in excellent fitting, spotless uniforms...
Life is EZ working in a studio with them.

Please take care and stay safe!