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Re: Self Potrait
Sawdust
I have to disagree with Charlotte's suggestion of moving the light closer to the camera. This will 'flatten' the lighting and reduce the rendition of your body (six pack lost).
What this shot needs is actually some fill-in light. The best way would be some form of white bedsheet or other white item hung to the right (as you look from camera, left of you yourself) of you to reflect soft light into the shadows.
Don't be tempted to use a second light for this until you know what you are doing. Most lighting problems I see in shots is that too many lights are used when it is obvious that the person doesn't have the expertise to control them.
If you are tempted by a second light, plAce it to the right (your left) and behind you so it creates a 'rim-light' down the left side of your figure. This will accentuate the line of your torso. For a softer rim-light, bounce this second light into the white sheet placed behind and to one side.
Oh, and it isn't sharp!
Anyone want a tutorial on lighting?
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