A self portrait

A friend (thanks Gordon) sent me some links to a few new photography sites / blogs today, which I had a nosey at this evening. Some really interesting stuff there, and whilst I won't be following the lead of one of the sites and start removing my clothes, I saw one shot which I really liked and wanted to try to work out how it was put together. My final shot was nothing like it (shows my creative gap) but it did involve posing with a guitar ;)

It was my first proper play with my camera tethered to the computer, and the setup of two remote flashes on radio triggers. The biggest problem was getting myself to pose naturally whilst holding the guitar - I know nothing about posing, and became extremely frustrated by having to get up and down throughout the session to alter my lights and forgetting the pose I was in. A big learning curve ahead, but like all things should get easier. I can see why assistants are useful, and hopefully next time Sheens will be around to help.

Strobist info for those interested.

580EXII off camera right at head height, manual, 1/32, with diffuser
430EXII off camera , directly above pointing down, 1/32.
No Ambient.