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Hi, my name is David and i have been shooting mainly wildlife. i have been asked to do some portraits-grandchildren etc and only have 2x SB700 flash guns. any advice to get soft shadows etc with this kit. oh camera d700. appreciate any help.[/size]
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If you don't have soft boxes or diffuser's then bouncing the flash is the way to go, bounce them off a a ceiling or wall. Welcome to Shuttertalk.
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Hello David and welcome to Shutter talk. Try this link and if need be, research others from Matt...
http://www.mattgranger.com/tutorials/ite...-portraits
Good luck and kind regards
Rolf
In photography, the smallest thing can be a great subject. The little human detail can become a leitmotiv.
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Hello and welcome to the photography forums! Nice to have you here!
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Put a kitchen towel over the flash, to act as a diffuser. Do some trial shots. Welcome. Ed.
To each his own!
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thank you all for really good tips/advice on lighting with 2x sb700. will endevour to try out the exercises and web sites recommened. appreciated David.
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I meant a Paper towel, from a roll. Sorry for the slip. Ed.
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Hey David, welcome to Shutter Talk!