First shots with a strobe, Anilao

[boogs]

Hey guys, finally got the chance to shoot with my new strobe - my first time to use one. I'm using a Canon G10 with a single YS-27DX. Here are some of my shots:

Any constructive criticism and tips are more than welcome.

 

[Becca_007]

I'm not familiar with the setup, but it doesn't look like much light is hitting your subjects. Whether it's the aiming, the power of the strobe, or perhaps the timing I have no idea. I really like your composition though!

 

[highdesert]

Nice shots ... well done!

 

[boogs]

I'm not familiar with the setup, but it doesn't look like much light is hitting your subjects. Whether it's the aiming, the power of the strobe, or perhaps the timing I have no idea. I really like your composition though!

It's probably the aiming, since I get a lot of blown highlights with the strobe on max power. I think I was using about half, with 1/60 shutter speed at f8.0. I tried different positions.. I guess I just need more practice with moving the arm around Thanks for the advice!

 

[fellowtraveler44]

I'm impressed. I wish my photos (with a strobe) turned out so nicely.

 

[Kevster]

I like the trumpet fish photo.
I am no expert but i would suggest using a faster shutter speed. At 1/60 you are more likely to get less sharp photos due to movement. Your strobe should provide all the light (for macro photos)allowing you to increase the shutter speed up to 1/125 & above.

 

[boogs]

Thanks for the compliments and tips!

 

[beautybelow]

Just to note...the shutter speed won't effect the exposure of what the strobe hits. It will however control what the background exposure is. With that in mind (and I don't know what camera you have) you can go up with your strobe power and also raise the number of your f stop to keep the exposure down. Play around with that in mind and make sure you keep your diffuser on. Nice start for sure though!

 

[under water]

By Jove, I think you've got it.
As mentioned, play around with your settings a bit more. Try using manual mode if not already and try trading off the shutter speed, aperture and strobe settings. From the shadows, it looks like you are moving the strobe around, which is good. Are you covering up the internal flash? The 27DX is a great strobe!

 

[beautybelow]

that looks like psycho the eel at stingray city in you avatar under water.