The first three are shot without the lens hood. Out of entire 50 some shots, I really don't have one I really like. There is no contrast and most of them are not sharp.
The second group are done with exactly the same equipment - D700 and Nikkor 85mm 1.4G, same lighting, except I used a lens hood. Much better results - colorful, contrast, and sharp.
Also, we started to play with different use of ring lights. In the first group, the bottom one was placed too close to the model - generating a hot spot. We are doing a lot better this time. For next round, I am going to drop my exposure so only a selective area of the model will be captured.
All comments and suggestions are welcome. I think I am getting a feel now.
1)first round
2)first round
3)first round
4) second round
5) second round
6) second round
7) second round
