Critique Dog, black background, any pointers?

[nessiemac]

Not a serious shot as was just mucking about with a soft box on a speedlite before dinner last night but pretty happy as to the outcome.

But i think the background is a bit too black. I haven't got any backgrounds at all as i am usually out in the woods so this was just against a dark brown curtain and was only using one light. By the time i got another flash out my dog had had enough!!

Any pointers for next time?

MACK studio (1 of 2) by nessiemac1, on Flickr

MACK studio (2 of 2) by nessiemac1, on Flickr

 

[Kodiak Qc]

Not a serious shot as was just mucking about…

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Really?

I see in these that you did pretty well in terms of…
— wrapping your subject
— getting a correct exposure
— using DoF adequately
— avoiding excessive burnt areas
— coming to a well contrasted renditions.

Pointer…
Never ming the colour of the BG as it may be altered
in post production… which, in you case, is better than
having a black one you don't like. Doing so, you'll be
able to shoot until you can get the one you like!

 

[nessiemac]

•
Really?

I see in these that you did pretty well in terms of…
— wrapping your subject
— getting a correct exposure
— using DoF adequately
— avoiding excessive burnt areas
— coming to a well contrasted renditions.

Pointer…
Never ming the colour of the BG as it may be altered
in post production… which, in you case, is better than
having a black one you don't like. Doing so, you'll be
able to shoot until you can get the one you like!

Thanks Kodiak. He came in and lay down in a perfect position and thought i would set up my flash and soft box quickly, draw the curtains and have a play all the while preparing some dinner!!

 

[cargo]

As stated you gotta be happy with those.

Very nice.

Gaz

 

[Derek897]

It works for me. Both crackers.
If he hadn't had a white chest it might have suffered from a bit of floating head. But these don't.
Good shooting
Derek